Mortal Kombat 11 might only be three years old, but it seems that NetherRealm are already working on a new game in the wildly popular fighting series. Jonathan Anderson, a senior production manager at NetherRealm, sent out a tweet on Thursday containing a seemingly innocuous photo of his desk. But eagle eyed fans were quick to spot clues that seem to confirm the studio are in fact working on Mortal Kombat 12.
Mortal Kombat 12 Confirmed
While not official confirmation that NetherRealm are developing a new Mortal Kombat game, this supposed “leak” feels like an intentional marketing tactic to build hype for the next game.
Jonathan Anderson’s tweet was quickly removed a mere ten minutes after it was posted. But fans were quick enough to grab screenshots enabling them to dissect it for every detail they could find.
The photo showed artwork from Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, and Injustice 2 scattered around Anderson’s desk. Crucially, the top right corner of the image captured a glimpse of his computer screen. On that screen, a file named “MK12_Mast…” was visible. Now, exactly what the file is is unclear – but its name is obviously a reference to Mortal Kombat 12.
BUT – that’s not all. Also on Anderson’s screen was an email which implied either something top secret is in the works or that this photo was part of a clever ruse. The email read, “Do not… share any part of this video… our fans eagerly scrape the internet for any trace… take extra care with this material.” Perhaps the “MK12_Mast…” file is an upcoming trailer? Either way, deliberate or not, Mortal Kombat 12 seems all but officially confirmed.
Mortal Kombat 12 Release Date
For those asking “when will Mortal Kombat 12 come out?” – 2022 is looking increasingly likely. As the new game hasn’t been officially announced yet, its release date has yet to be confirmed. However, all signs point to a release date in the near future. So, 2022 or 2023 is a safe bet.
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