On paper,Mortal KombatandFalloutare incredibly different franchises. While one is a2D fighting game seriesthat follows a now-multiversal plot about a tournament that’s fought to the death, the other is a narrative-driven RPG series set in a post-apocalyptic retro-future. The only things the two franchises share are a penchant for violence and gore, and moments of tongue-in-cheek humor.
But oddly enough,Mortal KombatandFalloutmay have just stumbled into the same boat. Both beloved gaming franchises are set to take a bit of a break, but rather than leave their fans wanting, both have something non-game-n.
Mortal Kombat and Fallout May Have Found Themselves in The Same Boat
Mortal Kombat and Fallout Are Going on Hiatus
TheMortal Kombatfranchise has found itself once again in the middle of a long-standing series cycle, where the latest entry is criticized by fans and its predecessor is suddenly regarded as the better entry, despite it being the derided new release just a few years prior. Though its initial critical reception was generally positive,Mortal Kombat 1’s post-launchhasn’t gone quite as well, with some microtransaction controversies, lackluster seasonal content, and a disappointing story expansion all holding the latest entry back.
Back in December 2024, it was rumored thatMortal Kombat 1’s planned third wave of DLChad been canceled. Though no official comments from Warner Bros. or NetherRealm have been made regarding this alleged third Kombat Pack, it seems likely thatMortal Kombat 1’s post-launch support is coming to an end, with the upcoming T-1000 fighter likely being the game’s last, at least for the foreseeable future.
A few weeks ago,James Gunn and Peter Safranreportedly sat down to talk with NetherRealm, possibly about some top-secret video game projects for the new DCU. If the recent rumors are true and NetherRealm is working on another DC game, then it’s unlikely fans will see anotherMortal Kombatentry for quite some time.
This would put theMortal Kombatfranchise in the same boat asFallout, which hasn’t had a new mainline entry for a decade. And fans still have a long wait ahead of them, withFallout 5not slated to appear on store shelves until 2030 at the very earliest.
Mortal Kombat and Fallout Fans Still Have Something to Look Forward To
But while newMortal KombatandFalloutgames might be years away, fans of both franchises won’t be going completely empty-handed. Both franchises are set to receive live-action adaptations within the next year or so.
Currently set for an Jun 25, 2025 theatrical debut,Mortal Kombat 2will be a sequel to 2021’sMortal Kombat. Though the 2021 live-action adaptation was far from perfect, it had some strong action sequences and a whole lot of promise, promise that its sequel could finally deliver on.Mortal Kombat 2’s plotis still being kept under wraps, but it’s been confirmed that Karl Urban will join the cast as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph as Kitana and Tati Gabrielle as Jade.
Amazon’s critically-acclaimed live-actionFalloutshow is also getting a reprieve, with season 2 currently filming. No release date has been set forFalloutSeason 2 just yet, but it’s reportedly targeting a mid-2026 premiere.FalloutSeason 2 is tackling New Vegas, one of the most beloved settings in the franchise, so there’s arguably even more pressure for the showrunners to knock it out of the park this time.
