Four years have passed since the last main entry into the series was released, but finally, Mortal Kombat 12 is going to be available for excited players in 2023. The announcement hasn’t officially been made yet, but Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that NetherRealm Studios is working on plans to release the fighting game later this year. This means that fans should hopefully see a trailer and full announcement in the coming months.
The confirmation of Mortal Kombat 12‘s release was quietly given during a recent Warner Bros. Discovery quarterly earnings call. The actual date for the game’s launch has not been stated yet other than that it will be this year. As there are no trailers or timelines yet, this most likely suggests the game will be available in the fall or winter season, which could present a problem for the classic series.
Mortal Kombat 12 Might Release BetweenTwo Other Big Fighting Games
If the predictions are correct and Mortal Kombat 12 will release sometime at the end of 2023, that puts it between Street Fighter 6‘s June 2023 release and Tekken 8‘s early 2024 launch. While the series has plenty of diehard fans, this timing could present an issue with sales to more casual players. Having all three of these heavily acclaimed series’ flooding the market in a short period will cause many casual players of fighting games to make a choice between them rather than purchasing them all.
It’s A Good Year For Fans Of Fighting Games Like Mortal Kombat 12
2023 is a big year for fans of fighting games, with many having been announced for planned releases in 2023 or early 2024. Mortal Kombat 12 may suffer from lessened sales due to its tough competition with Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, but for fans of the genre, it is fitting that this trifecta of games would release so close together. The fight for which is the top fighting game will be interesting to watch as these games compete for sales. All three have loyal fan followings, and Street Fighter 6 has the advantage of most likely being the first to hit the market, yet Mortal Kombat 12 could pull ahead with holiday sales.
Ultimately, the news that Mortal Kombat 12 is going to go on sale during 2023 is not all that shocking as the game has been rumored and anticipated for quite some time. The co-creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, teased fans a few months ago that they should “stay tuned” and gave hints about the possible roster of characters for the game. While the timing of the launch may not be ideal for having to share the market with its hottest competition, the series has enough of a foothold in the gaming community, with many loyal fans who will scoop it up immediately, that Mortal Kombat 12 will most likely still have a very successful release, whenever that date may be.
