Mortal Kombat 12 gets announced in the worst way possible

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Mortal Kombat 12 has been confirmed to be in development and is slated for a 2023 release date after being announced… in an investors’ call.  

Few things are quite as thrilling as a fierce and bloody battle to the death, which has been the series’ strongest suit for over 30 years now. It seems that message has been lost on the publishers, though. Mortal Kombat 12’s unveiling comes without a trailer and complete radio silence from the brand’s various social accounts. Despite the lacking announcement, it’s sure to be one of the bigger upcoming games in the genre to look forward to. 

Four years after the series’ previous entry launched, Mortal Kombat 12 was made official in the Warner Bros. Discovery Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Call on Twitter(opens in new tab). It’s hardly the flawless victory I expected, especially given how other franchises in the fighting game community have made character reveals, stages, and gameplay mechanics a big part of the thrill. 

The reveal comes at an extraordinary time in Mortal Kombat’s history. It was only in late October that the lukewarm 30th anniversary of the series was announced, complete with trailers and artwork to mark the occasion. You would think that would’ve been the perfect time to give fans a taste of what’s coming, especially if the 2023 release date is honored, but that didn’t happen. 

While Mortal Kombat games usually release in late April, it’s unlikely that this will be the case with Mortal Kombat 12 due to the sudden and underwhelming fashion in which it was announced. Expecting the game nearer the end of the year makes much more sense, with a potential full reveal at E3 2023.

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