Summary
The fighting game scene is undergoing a bit of a renaissance at the moment. While fighting games have always been popular, the last 12 months have delivered some of the greatest fighting games of all time from most of the biggest franchises around, includingStreet Fighter,Tekken, and of course,Mortal Kombat. Amid those giants,MultiVersushas also just reappeared, having shut down its Beta in June 2023 and taking almost a year to iron out some kinks, add some new content, and get ready to come out of the gate swinging.
Unfortunately,MultiVersus' relaunch hasn’t quite gone to plan. By most accounts,MultiVersus' big comeback has been marred by severe technical problems, along with a myriad of issues related to the game’s new combat mechanics and its character-unlock system, which now sees fans unable to play as paid characters during local play. But with a few changes,MultiVersuscould still be a great game, and eventually, aMortal Kombatcrossover could be on the cards.
A Mortal Kombat x MultiVersus Crossover Has a Lot of Potential
The Mortal Kombat 1 x MultiVersus Crossover Rumors Explained
All the way back in December 2021,MultiVersus' Game Director Tony Huynh took to Twitter to ask what twoMortal Kombatcharacters fans would want to see in the Warner Bros. crossover platform-fighter, prefacing that question with a careful “I’m definitely not saying it’s going to happen.” Then, almost a year later in October 2022,Mortal KombatandNetherRealm Chief Creative Officer Ed Boonreplied to a fan on Twitter who asked if aMortal Kombatcharacter could show up inMultiVersus, saying “That would be dangerous for me to answer.”
From that moment, theories surrounding aMortal KombatxMultiVersuscollaboration have run rampant, and withMultiVersushaving now returned, speculation is only growing louder by the day. Ed Boon continues to stoke the flames, having made several posts counting down the days toMultiVersus' launch, including one that teased fans for missingMortal Kombat X’sFriday the 13thcrossover, saying that Jason is now playable inMultiVersusinstead.
Currently,Warner Bros. owns theMortal KombatIP, along with NetherRealm Studios. With the company also owningMultiVersus,it does seem likely that a crossover between the two fighting games could be on the table at some point soon, especially withMultiVersusleaning more heavily into adult-oriented crossover characters recently.
What a Mortal Kombat x MultiVersus Crossover Could Look Like
The most obvious form aMortal KombatxMultiVersuscrossover could take is one or two iconicMKcharacters joining theMultiVersusroster. The most obvious picks are probably Scorpion and Sub-Zero, with the two still being the most recognizable franchise mascots, though characters like Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Mileena, and Kitana would all be great options as well. This wouldn’t be the first timeMortal Kombatcharacters have been given a cartoony makeover either, as there have been several animatedMortal KombatTV shows and movies over the years, with the best probably being2020’sMortal Kombat: Scorpion’s Revenge.
It seems pretty unlikely, but aMortal KombatxMultiVersuscrossovercould technically go both ways, where one or two characters fromMultiVersus' roster could come toMortal Kombat 1. The only original character onMultiVersus' roster is Reindog, who’s a bit too cute and cuddly to step into the gory world ofMortal Kombat, but crossover characters like Agent Smith, Stripe, and of course, Jason Vorhees would all fitMortal Kombatwell.
MultiVersus
WHERE TO PLAY
CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
