On November 6, 2026, Ed Boon asked fans on X what they would like the next Mortal Kombat game to be called. The poll offered three choices: Mortal Kombat 13, Mortal Kombat 12, and Mortal Kombat 2.
Mortal Kombat 2 emerged as the winner, receiving 45.2% of the votes from 68,782 participants. Mortal Kombat 13 finished second with 31.2%, while Mortal Kombat 12 received the remaining 23.6%.
However, Boon was quick to clarify that the poll should not be interpreted as an indication of the next game’s story direction.
In a follow-up post on November 7, he wrote,
“Some people are assuming the title with the most votes will determine where we take the story. That’s not the case. We’ve just had difficulty kounting lately…”
He then listed Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 11, and Mortal Kombat 1, seemingly poking fun at the franchise’s unconventional numbering system.
The comments have naturally encouraged speculation about whether NetherRealm Studios could be considering another timeline reset or simply experimenting with the series’ naming conventions.
NetherRealm Has Confirmed Another Mortal Kombat Game
Although the poll does not confirm the next game’s title, another instalment is already in the studio’s plans.
Speaking to Collider in May 2026, Boon confirmed that NetherRealm was pursuing another Mortal Kombat game. He also suggested that the studio had several projects in development across different forms of media.
Meanwhile, NetherRealm announced in May 2025 that Mortal Kombat 1 would no longer receive additional DLC characters or story chapters, allowing the team to focus on its next project.
With Mortal Kombat 1 reportedly reaching eight million sales, the franchise remains an important property for Warner Bros. Games. For now, Boon’s poll has given fans something to discuss, but an official title, release date, or gameplay reveal for the next entry remains unannounced.
