It’s pretty much confirmed that the standard story mode format is returning. A few leaks have mentioned a SM style adventure mode, but as of now, that is speculation.

I wouldn’t mind it. Shaolin Monks seems to have a special place in the heart of most MK fans and it certainly seems like NRS has the manpower to pull it off these days. Personally, if it were to happen, I’d rather see it handed off to another studio and have it receive the attention it deserves instead of being this game’s side piece.

Where/when/who confirmed the standard story mode format? I believe you for sure, just wondering if there is any solid proof. I love the MK story, but I am not a big fan of the format (cutscene, fight, cutscene, fight, repeat). Would love me some SM style exploration.

Also wondering which leaks (and where I can find them to scrutinize for how plausible it is) said there might be an SM style adventure mode.



Interesting. I would love to see a full fledged, 3d SM style MK game. Even though they have the manpower I have a hard time seeing it coming to fruition. I feel like it might be too big of a risk for them, especially considering how long their cycles are between games.

I definitely see what you're getting at by not wanting a half-assed side piece that destroys the legend of SM. It's hard to say how long they have actually been working on this game, but I think it is possible for them to do justice to the 3D adventure mode style as a side piece.

Maybe it is just because of the special place in my heart SM occupies