“Without a doubt, if (when?) we do one, it will be…”: Ed Boon Gets Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Excited with New Game Tease That’d Change the Franchise for Good

Mortal Kombat 1 has been one of this generation’s biggest successes in the fighting games genre. While players continue to praise the game for what it brings to the table, they also wonder what’s next in store for this long-running franchise.

Fortunately, we may have gotten an answer already as Ed Boon, the co-creator of Mortal Kombat, recently teased fans with a potential spinoff featuring an iconic duo from the series. 

Mortal Kombat May See a Potential Spinoff Featuring Scorpion and Sub-Zero

Even though it’s just a tease, fans are already excited about a Scorpion and Sub-Zero spinoff – Image Credit: NetherRealm Studios.

While NetherRealm is busy winning the competition for the most insane cross-overs of all time with Mortal Kombat 1, series creator Ed Boon seems to be preparing for the future already.

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In a recent tweet that asked players which duo they would like to see receiving a Shaolin Monks-style spinoff game, Boon jumped in on the conversation, sharing the following:

Without a doubt, if (when?) we do one, it will be Scorpion and Sub-zero. https://t.co/P8PAf5bU6D

— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 3, 2024

As one would expect, reactions to the reply were overwhelmingly positive, with many fans of the series wanting to see a sequel of sorts to the old PS2 spinoff.

As it should be! 🔥❄️ pic.twitter.com/nysqqfaSkk

— 🐉Mortal_Kombat_Addict | Fatalities Daily (@MK_habit_addict) July 3, 2024

Many more expressed just how much Scorpion deserves his own video game, considering he was the face of the series until Mortal Kombat 1.

Scorpion needs his own game for sure and he needs to be the lead character for one of the mainline games. Mans been on cover of games but always relegated to a support character! Lol

— Cruzy Rivera (@AONCruzy) July 3, 2024

All in all, this is excellent news for the Mortal Kombat community. The idea for a new game in a fresh format featuring beloved characters may just be what the series needs to attract longtime FGC players, newcomers, and casual folks.

Despite the Positive Reception, Mortal Kombat 1’s Esports Scene Is in a Dire State

Mortal Kombat 1‘s underwhelming appearance in EVO 2024 has been quite shocking for many fans of the series – Image Credit: NetherRealm Studios.

Even though Mortal Kombat 1 remains this generation’s best-selling fighting game, some recent events have shown that something may be seriously wrong with NetherRealm’s approach to the game.

For instance, at EVO 2024, the game’s presence was surprisingly underwhelming. It ranked near the bottom of the top 10 games played and had a meager 645 sign-ups out of 10,240 individual players.

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Whether it is due to NetherRealm’s lack of focus on Esports or the fact that the game remains banned in some of thebiggest participating countries of EVO, this is a sign that some change is required within the franchise to maintain its relevancy.

While a spinoff could certainly draw in a broader audience and even spread more awareness about MK1‘s competitive scene, only time will tell what the developers, along with WB, will cook up for the game’s future.

With that out of the way, what are your thoughts on a Mortal Kombat spinoff? Is there any other duo you want to see featured in the game? Let us know your thoughts below.

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