NetherRealm Studios writers considered alternate reality stories for Mortal Kombat 11 but felt it would've been too similar to their Injustice series

We recently heard from former NetherRealm Studios writer Shawn Kittelsen (via History Behind The Warrior) that Mortal Kombat 11's story went through many different ideas before the team settled on the theme that featured the past and present intertwining

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the flash – Dr. K's Waiting Room

Did Ed Boon just outright confirm NetherRealm Studios' next

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So if they make a sequel to this game what are they gonna call it

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