All eyes are on developers as both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X get closer to their release, prompting many to wonder which games will be developed on the next-generation consoles. NetherRealm Studios may have made the first move, indicating futureMortal KombatandInjusticegames coming to next-gen systems.
NetherRealm Studios posted a job listing for a principal software engineer for graphics. Although job listings can be vague and sometimes do not directly correlate to new game titles, this job listing is possibly focusing on developing games on next-generation consoles. The PlayStation 5 proved to be capable of incredible graphics with ademonstration of the new Unreal Engine 5, and bothMortal KombatandInjusticerun on Unreal Engine, showing what the next game might be capable of achieving, graphically speaking.
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Although plenty ofgames have been confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, there is little news from NetherRealm about the nextMortal KombatandInjustice. This does make sense, asMortal Kombat 11was only released last year, andInjustice 2was released in 2017.Mortal Kombat 11is still receiving updates, and the latest Aftermath DLC released less than a month ago. Because of the continued success ofMortal Kombat 11, NetherRealm Studios may still focus on supporting the current game.
If NetherRealm Studios is hiring forInjusticeon next-generation consoles, it could build off the incredible success ofMortal Kombat 11,showing off DC characters with better graphics and smoother gameplay. Joker was added toMortal Kombat 11and has some possibly foreshadowing lines, pushing many to fans believe that anew Injustice was already hinted at, though developers claimed it was just a coincidence.
The job listing could point to the development of a new title on next-generation consoles, or could possibly be filling a role forcreating new characters forMortal Kombat 11. It is always a game of Test Your Luck when dealing with NetherRealm rumors, because NetherRealm developer, Ed Boon, is known for throwing fans off with vague hints and cryptic announcements.
As for now, players are still enjoyingMortal Kombat 11and NetherRealm is making moves in the film department with an animated movie and possibly a live-action movie in the future. With so many game announcements happening, it is possible that NetherRealm will give fans a hint at what is to come soon.
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