Well, it's official. There's going to be another one Mortal Kombat game, which is good news for die-hard fans like me. Mortal Kombat 1 presented a soft reboot of the series, and it brought the even more surprisingly over-the-top blood and gore front and center. another one Mortal Kombat The game on the way is certainly not a surprise. It's one of the most notable fighting games in the genre, and it's been on a pretty big roll lately. Still, for fans of NetherRealm's other fighting franchises, this confirmation is bittersweet.
Mortal Kombat 1 8 million copies were sold last month, and Mortal Kombat 2 The movie, now hitting theaters, is once again expanding the franchise beyond video games. A follow-up to Mortal Kombat 1 The inevitable felt, and now that it's officially happening, it might force some Netherreal fans to accept the hard truth: Injustice 3 It doesn't seem like it's going anywhere, and it may stay that way for a while. Anything is possible, but another entry in the DC Comics fighting series feels a little less likely.
Why an Injustice 3 can't just be an 'Injustice 3'
Right now, NetherRealm Studios has yet to confirm Injustice 3, but if that day comes, it's expected to develop with the rest of DC.
While Mortal Kombat continues to receive love, Injustice 3 seems destined to remain in limbo
have been Injustice 3 Rumors for years at this point. Even before Mortal Kombat 1 Turns out, some expected that Injustice 3 The next project will be from developer NetherRealm Studios. Injustice 2 was released back in 2017, and the studio has been pretty quiet about any potential third chapter for nearly a decade. All fans really need to do is get away from speculation, fan theories, and rumors, and this is far from any concrete confirmation.
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Years of leaks leave Injustice fans hopeful
after Mortal Kombat 1Hope for the release and success of the new injustice The game restarted. To add fuel to the fire, Mortal Kombat 1 Like added superheroes the boys'Swadeshi and invincibleOmni-Man in the game via DLC packs. Homelander and Omni-Man may be from different superhero universes than DC characters, but those two seemed like teasers for what they're playing. Injustice 3 can feel like.
Some leaks have convinced many fans as well Injustice 3 is on the way. Last year, voice actors Phil Lamar and George Newbern reportedly talked about what it was like to do the job. Injustice 3 During fan meet and greets at conventions. Just like April this year, new Injustice 3 The leak hit the Internet after a Warner Bros. game artist mentioned the project on his resume, convincing fans that the game was imminent.
Although there is no word on Injustice 3, all hope is not lost
I don't want to be too pessimistic. Thinking of taking another injustice The game is really exciting, but it might be a longer wait than fans expect. Ed Boone's recent interview with Collider where he confirmed another Mortal Kombat The game was heavily focused on NetherRealm's staple franchise. With a new movie adaptation coming out, that only makes sense. However, this could have been a great opportunity to generate more hype about what the studio's other projects could be, and that just didn't happen.
If Boone wanted to tease Injustice 3One would think that he would have apparently sprinkled some extra information about the game in the interview. Of course, he said that NetherRealm is “definitely doing a lot.” Mortal KombatBut now there is no way of knowing what that is. Yes, it can definitely happen Injustice 3And maybe it will come out before the next Mortal Kombat, but the opposite seems likely at the moment. There is also a very real chance that NetherRealm could introduce a new IP instead of continuing injustice. Time will tell, but who will be part of who is getting answers Injustice 3 The cast feels incredibly distant, because we don't know for sure that it will actually happen. Sure, leaks indicate that it was in development at some point, but leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt, and plans can change.
Although new Mortal Kombat While the game is confirmed, Ed Boon did not reveal what the expected release target is.
This year will hopefully prove me wrong, but my gut tells me to keep expectations in check
I'm not just a fighting fan. DC Comics has been a huge love of mine since I was a kid, and injustice Games deserve to become more substantial franchises. The series has spawned some of the best superhero games around, and there's plenty of material for NetherRealm to work with. Although the year is almost half over, there are some big events on the way. It's really important to remain skeptical when it comes to this Injustice 3But I can't help but hold out a little hope for some surprises down the road.
If Injustice 3 is happening, a summer announcement would be ideal
One of the biggest events along the way is the Summer Game Fest. is prescribed for June 5And this would be one of the most obvious times to announce NetherRealm Injustice 3. Another event that will probably be the Game Awards at the end of the year, but the summer reveal will be very exciting and unpredictable. As good as that would be, though, there's no reason to believe that such a revelation is going to happen. I'm also guessing at this point.
James Gunn's next DCU film, Supergirl: The Woman of TomorrowIt is expected to hit the theaters June 26. Announcing NetherRealm Injustice 3 There will be some solid marketing ahead of the movie's debut with associated DLC, but that's probably just wishful thinking.
Eventually, everyone injustice Fans can now play the waiting game. There are already some major superhero games planned for the year, and some of them have already launched. INVINCIBLE VS Just came out, and brings another fighting game later this year Marvel Token: Fighting Souls Also insomnia Marvel's Wolverine. Throwing a brand-new DC game into the mix would be a huge thrill for superhero and comic book lovers, but it could also risk flooding too many places at once. Hope for Injustice 3 Not to go for good, but expectations should definitely be tempered until NetherRealm actually teases the game in a significant way. Overall, the situation feels like history is repeating itself, viz Mortal Kombat 1 The announcement was made when many expected a return to the NetherRealm injustice First. So while Mortal Kombat fans are feasting, Injustice fans are left staring at an empty plate — at least for a while.
