With the promo poster leaked and a new Dragon Logo confirmed - we pretty much know to expect a Mortal Kombat announcement come June 2nd [8amCST to be precise]. All of this seems to have dashed earlier reports of an Injustice sequel, but as the old saying goes (or something like it): "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."
Fan Regime: Will the Gods be Back Among Us in a Sequel? [Image by @justsayF]
Font of pre-release hints and Creative lead Ed Boon steadily included the DC Comics fighter throughout his early nods to a new project. In a world of grimly serious fans, it would be understandable if the smoke screen is all just a little bit of fun -- but what if it isn't? Wouldn't the greatest joke of all be convincing everyone a soon-to-be-announced game doesn't exist?
Our money may be square on a new Mortal Kombat, but it would be negligent to ignore the lingering possibility of an Injustice sequel.
What if MK is actually the answer and not part of the question: Who's Next? In Injustice: Gods Among Us, a parallel universe Justice League does battle with a corrupted Superman. What if a "Regime Resurgence" means the warriors of Earthrealm are the next to crossover to stop the mad heroes?
I don't suppose there's anything I can do to make you think we still MIGHT be announcing Injustice 2 in #five days is there.....?
— Ed Boon (@noobde) May 29, 2014
Teasing MK and not delivering seems like playing with fire, but now that the studio is a Warner Brothers backed developer, what's to stop them working on (or overseeing) multiple titles? The hugely successful Batman: Arkham franchise took a break from the vital element of Rocksteady Studios when Warner Bros. Montreal developed Arkham Origins.
Then there's the emerging possibility of developing technologies. All of this Mortal Kombat x DC Comics gave us the perfect opportunity to illuminate a concept for future crossover gaming. A platform of distribution and co-branding that could resolve the lingering resistance of a hardcore fanbase and create a crossover that pleases everyone. Read and comment on the feature article: Editorial: The MKvsDC Crossover Nobody Sees Coming.
What ever is coming: The countdown officially ends 8AM CDT, June 2nd! Make sure you register to be part of the new game experience and share your thoughts & opinions with us on the forums!