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Multiple Reports Hint At Mortal Kombat 12 Announcement At PlayStation Showcase In May 2023

Multiple reports suggest that Sony will be holding a PlayStation Showcase during May, 2023, and that Mortal Kombat 12 will be at the event.

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Multiple reports suggest that Sony will be holding a PlayStation Showcase during the month of May, 2023, and that Mortal Kombat 12 will be announced at the event.

Several sources appear to suggest that a PlayStation Showcase is scheduled for May, 2023, and that Mortal Kombat 12 will get revealed at the event. Jeff Grubb, who is known for his game industry insights, has stated that it’s safe to say that a PlayStation Showcase will happen in May, 2023. Though, he added that it may get pushed to sometime early in June. At any rate, he firmly believes that the event will happen before Summer Game Fest this year.

In addition, the co-founder of XboxEra and co-host of the XboxEra Podcast, Shpeshal Nick, stated during a recent episode that he’s heard about Mortal Kombat 12 being announced at the next PlayStation Showcase event. Co-host Rand al Thor agreed with him, stating that he expects Sony to have marketing rights for the game.

Meanwhile, Jez Corden of the XboxTwo podcast hinted at a Mortal Kombat 12 reveal sometime in May, 2023. Putting two and two together, it would appear that the game is getting revealed at the PlayStation Showcase that is scheduled to happen sometime in May, 2023.

Recently, it was reported that the official website for the Mortal Kombat series had received a major update, hinting at the possibility of a Mortal Kombat 12 reveal happening soon. Additionally, pro fighting game player, SonicFox, also anticipated an official announcement in this regard sometime soon.

Since receiving a major update, the official Mortal Kombat website now includes character designs quizzes, and highlights on each character’s page. However, the interesting bit here is that the roster of characters featured on the site is from the original Mortal Kombat, and characters from future entries are nowhere to be seen, suggesting that the next entry may end up being another reboot. Whether this is in relation to an announcement involving Mortal Kombat 12 is hard to say, though SonicFox seems convinced.

 

[GMCamaro]

Kill off everyone except for Lui Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and come up with some new shit for once.

And for gods sake if they bring back Kollector I’m really gonna lose it.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

he expects Sony to have marketing rights for the game.

Sony having marketing rights for both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter then. Flexing dat EVO acquisition i see.

 

[saintjules]

MK12 is getting more talk than the showcase itself.

 

[Beer Baelly]

Get hype

 

[saintjules]

Get hype

Fun fact: The Mortal Kombat theme is based off 2 Unlimited's "Twilight Zone", which back then was considered "Euro House". Remixes featured on DDR as well.

 

[SEGA_2012]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

 

[Beer Baelly]

Fun fact: The Mortal Kombat theme is based off 2 Unlimited's "Twilight Zone", which back then was considered "Euro House". Remixes featured on DDR as well.

Im Dutch bruv. I knowz.

 

[mortal]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

 

[saintjules]

Im Dutch bruv. I knowz.

Glad someone gets it then! Haha. I write Trance/Progressive/House music mostly.

Here in the US they still dance music "Techno". If I wasn't bald I'd be pulling my hair out.

 

[MiguelItUp]

I know it's a stretch, but man, I adored MK9. Whatever 12 is, I just hope it's better than X and 11 in more ways than one. I wish it'd lean more towards what 9 was rather than the iterations after....

 

[F0rneus]

MK11 is one of the most complete and fantastic fighting game ever made. Skarlet made me tear up 4 out of 5 people online, all the time. Platinumed that fucker but did not with MKX. Hmmm.

 

[ManaByte]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

This poster pre-ordered Volcano High.

 

[Darsxx82]

"he expects Sony to have marketing rights for the game"

Sony with marketing rigths for SFVI, Tekken 8 and MK12 it is certainly a reflection of the market and not exactly positive for The competition

 

[begotten]

Kill off everyone except for Lui Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and come up with some new shit for once.

And for gods sake if they bring back Kollector I’m really gonna lose it.

Do you know MK lore? They've killed them off and everyone before. It always ends up the same.

MK lore is awesome BTW.

 

[Methos#1975]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

Damn, must be a Tao Feng fanboy

 

[JaksGhost]

This all just seems like speculation with nothing being even remotely concrete.

 

[DenchDeckard]

 

[StealthGoblin]

It makes sense for Sony to go after marketing deals for fighting games after their investment in EVO. Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 were shown off first with PlayStation so it would make sense for this one too.

 

[SSfox]

Just reveal the game bro

 

[just_jr]

my body is ready

 

[BennyBlanco]

Bring back Takeda. I never found a main in mk11 that was as fun as him.

 

[Umbasaborne]

"he expects Sony to have marketing rights for the game"

Sony with marketing rigths for SFVI, Tekken 8 and MK12 it is certainly a reflection of the market and not exactly positive for The competition

Finally we get to whats important. I cant support a game unless my favorite box maker gets the exclusive right to show commercials for it

 

[Darsxx82]

Finally we get to whats important. I cant support a game unless my favorite box maker gets the exclusive right to show commercials for it

It wouldn't matter if marketing deals were just that (advertising on a platform).

It is important because marketing agreements are accompanied by other things (exclusivity periods, DLC, perks, betas, demos) and what is a reality...... this leads to favoring sales on that platform. Even more so in competitive fighting games where a platform for tournaments is established.

That Sony, thanks to its position, is able to bring together fighting game licenses from different publishers says a lot about the current market situation and Sony's power of influence.

If there is someone capable of seeing something like this as a symbol of good health of the market and the competition....

PS. And no, let no one come and say that "MS could do it too" because it's ridiculous. Not even in the prime of X360 MS was it in a position to bring together the marketing rights of all the major fighting franchises on the market.

 

[Fake]

I would like MK1/MK2/UMK3 remaster.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

Oh so you've already been to the future and seen it and played it? Tell us more Marty Mcfly

 

[Perrott]

Sony having marketing rights for both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter then. Flexing dat EVO acquisition i see.

Tekken as well (announced at State of Play).

 

[Mr Branding]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

 

[Interfectum]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

 

[The Fartist]

Even though I haven't played MK since the 16-bit era, I'm glad it still exists and does well, it would be strange and sad to not have MK franchise around. Maybe I'll check it out sometime.

 

[Camreezie]

Give it to us Lord Eyebrows

 

[Radical Dreamer]

Off to another 200 hours playing only Sub-Zero. I have no shame at all.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Not so much of a teaser, more like 30th anniversary "Thank you" video, but I'm sure they'll announce MK12 this year, can't Imagine it'll release this in 2023 though unless they already have fully packed marketing campaign ready to go with late november / early december release date. Anyway, can't effin wait!

I haven't played Injustice 2 at all (bought Legendary Edition a couple of year ago and just couldn't find time), installed it yesterday and haven't touched SP campaign yet (doing character tutorials and stuff for now), but hot damn it looks effin' amazing on PC at 5K 60 all maxed without AA. 30 / 60 / 30 FPS stuff is jarring af though, considering playing the game at a locked 30 FPS.

 

[demigod]

Fun fact: The Mortal Kombat theme is based off 2 Unlimited's "Twilight Zone", which back then was considered "Euro House". Remixes featured on DDR as well.

Heard this song back then, wtf i never realized it.

 

[CGNoire]

One things for sure the animation will be jank.

 

[Heisenberg007]

It wouldn't matter if marketing deals were just that (advertising on a platform).

It is important because marketing agreements are accompanied by other things (exclusivity periods, DLC, perks, betas, demos) and what is a reality...... this leads to favoring sales on that platform. Even more so in competitive fighting games where a platform for tournaments is established.

That Sony, thanks to its position, is able to bring together fighting game licenses from different publishers says a lot about the current market situation and Sony's power of influence.

If there is someone capable of seeing something like this as a symbol of good health of the market and the competition....

PS. And no, let no one come and say that "MS could do it too" because it's ridiculous. Not even in the prime of X360 MS was it in a position to bring together the marketing rights of all the major fighting franchises on the market.

... which is the purpose of the marketing deal -- to increase game sales on the platform that's spending millions of dollars marketing someone else's game.

 

[bender]

As someone who doesn't play fighting games online a bunch, I absolutely adored the single player content in MK9. The story mode was an amazing reboot, the challenge towers were great, and the Krypt didn't feel exploitative. It was all downhill with the sequels.

 

[demigod]

One things for sure the animation will be jank.

MK11 animations does look like jank. Jesus i just looked it up and they still using UE3.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Jesus i just looked it up and they still using UE3.

What?

If that's the case, I honestly can't believe what they've achieved with this ancient engine in Injustice 2 and MK11. Probably the best looking games on UE3 after Arkham Knight.
I guess there has to be a reason as to why they're still using it, otherwise they could've switched to UE4 long time ago - but I hope they won't and go straight to UE5 next.

 

[Pimpbaa]

Umm, shouldn’t we get Injustice 3 first?

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

One things for sure the animation will be jank.

you're goddamn right

 

[ReBurn]

Umm, shouldn’t we get Injustice 3 first?

I hope not. That's the worst DC timeline. I don't need another one. I'm also still pretty butthurt about Shazam.

 

[SALMORE]

why Nether Realm act like they never released a Mortal Kombat game in 20 years ? MK11 barely disappeared from ppl minds

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

why Nether Realm act like they never released a Mortal Kombat game in 20 years ? MK11 barely disappeared from ppl minds

The game came out over 4 years ago, its time for a new one. It didn't disappear from people's minds because ND supported the game for ages.

 

[DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy]

Only way I’ll be interested is if they un-botch SubZero. He was peak in MKX, but because of whiney bitches they took away his ice clone in 12. Turned him into a mix-up/rush down character instead of a Zoner and still people complained. MK players can’t adapt and always cry for nerfs for anything.

 

[supernova8]

Fun fact: The Mortal Kombat theme is based off 2 Unlimited's "Twilight Zone", which back then was considered "Euro House". Remixes featured on DDR as well.

I dunno it also sounds awfully similar to What is Love (featured in the Night at the Roxbury movie) (kidding of course)

 

[Little Mac]

I would like MK1/MK2/UMK3 remaster.

This. Just remake the first game with the sickest tech available.

 

[GenericUser]

This franchise died after 9 and this shitty game has no place in such an important event as a Playstation Showcase. I hope the rumour is wrong because it would be 5 minutes wasted with this PIECE OF TRASH game.

Someone is mad.

 

[SSfox]

One things for sure the animation will be jank.

Or maybe not? This time they took more time than usual to make a new game.

 

[deriks]

Sony having marketing rights for both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter then. Flexing dat EVO acquisition i see.

But this is good monopoly. Microsoft only does bad things. Shut up about everything else