Ed Boon has addressed for the first time a series of rumors surrounding the next game in recent weeks. void studio. The co-creator of “Mortal Kombat” and “Injustice” directly denied that the studio is already conducting external testing of “Injustice 3”, “Mortal Kombat 13” or “Mortal Kombat 9 Remake”. However, his statement came with an important caveat: the lack of external testing does not mean that the corresponding game is not in development. As such, Boone didn’t confirm Injustice 3, but it also didn’t end the plethora of leaks surrounding the project.
The first reaction from developers was the rumors surrounding an alleged collaboration between NetherRealm Studios and Insomniac Games. According to information appearing on the Internet, the two teams may be working on some kind of “AAAA fighting” plan. Boone’s response was clear, calling the claim “100 percent false” and inviting fans to move on to the next rumor.
The user has since decided to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Boone more specific questions about the next NetherRealm game. One of them lists several options at the same time – “Injustice 3”, “Mortal Kombat 13” and “Mortal Kombat 9 Remake” – and ask if these projects are currently being tested. The Netherworld head’s answer was brief: “None of this is true.” As such, Boone dismissed the notion that the released game is currently undergoing external testing.
But then things got even more interesting. While fans tried to interpret the answer as a denial of the existence of the project itself, Boone separately clarified that the game could be in development even if it hasn’t been moved to third-party testers yet. In other words, his words leave open the possibility that NetherRealm has a new project in development within the studio, but has not yet reached the stage of external testing.
This warning is particularly important given the accumulation of evidence in recent months of new injustices. So far, NetherRealm Studios and warner bros games The third installment has yet to be officially announced, but several independent leaks related to the project have surfaced online. This is especially true when it appeared on the resume of a Warner Bros. employee earlier this year. Game appears as name Injustice 3In September, information in the resume of a specialist who worked in stunts and motion capture drew attention.
The latest leak is particularly interesting because of the specific characters mentioned. The stuntman’s resume, which has since been removed, included work on “Injustice 3” and motion capture on “Supergirl” and “Batwoman.” The first one is already an important heroine Injustice 2so her return in a potential third installment seems logical. Batwoman will become a more prominent addition to the series’ main cast. Meanwhile, NetherRealm has not officially confirmed the existence of the game or the existence of these characters.
Even more intriguing is another recent rumor that a massive, unnamed AAA fighting game is being tested in California. The gaming community was quick to tie this information to a possible Injustice 3, but this part of the speculation should now be considered debunked: Boone stated that NetherRealm was not conducting external testing of Injustice 3 in the context described. At the same time, the unknown game appearing in the test message may theoretically belong to a completely different developer or project.
The Injustice series itself remains one of NetherRealm’s notable projects. The first installment, released in 2013, brought the familiar Mortal Kombat formula into the DC Universe, allowing players to take on the roles of famous characters such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to fight against each other. “Injustice 2” appeared in 2017, continuing the story of the first game and also expanding the equipment and character development system. after release Mortal Kombat 1 In 2023, NetherRealm has yet to announce the studio’s next major game.
