The NetherRealm Studios community is anticipating a new game from the storied fighting game developer soon, and many suspect Mortal Kombat 12 to be its identity. It’s not what fans initially expected due to NRS’ established pattern of releasing Injustice titles between Mortal Kombat games, but evidence has been mounting that the company is returning to its flagship franchise. After what may have been the deliberate leak of a Mortal Kombat 12 file in a NetherRealm producer’s photo, it became apparent that its announcement was only a matter of time. The reasoning behind rushing toward the next Mortal Kombat iteration is as yet unknown, but the large fanbase isn’t going to complain.