Ed Boon Polls Fans on Next Mortal Kombat Name
The Mortal Kombat creator asked followers on X to pick between several possible names and between two upcoming Marvel fighting games.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in eSports
Ed Boon posted two polls on X on November 6, 2026, asking fans to choose a name for the next Mortal Kombat game and which Marvel fighting game they would prefer next. As of publication, 43% of respondents in the naming poll had voted for Mortal Kombat 2.
Why it matters
The polls offer a direct window into how the Mortal Kombat franchise's next installment is being shaped by fan sentiment as development continues. Boon confirmed in May 2026 that the next game is in development, and the naming question remains open.
The naming poll ran with three options, and the Marvel poll pitted Marvel Tokon 2 against Marvel vs Capcom 4, with the latter drawing an overwhelming majority of votes. Poll participation totals and the time window for voting were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Ed Boon
Ed Boon is a longtime game designer and co-creator of the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise at NetherRealm Studios.
The details
Boon published the two polls on X/Twitter on November 6, 2026. The naming poll offered Mortal Kombat 13, Mortal Kombat 12, and Mortal Kombat 2 as options, while the second asked fans to choose between Marvel Tokon 2 and Marvel vs Capcom 4.
Timeline
May 2025: MK1 stopped receiving new content updates.
May 2026: Boon confirmed the next Mortal Kombat game was in development.
September 2026: Boon said reports of Injustice 3, Mortal Kombat 13, or Mortal Kombat 9 testing were false.
November 6, 2026: Boon published the two polls on X.
Season Trajectory
Mortal Kombat 1 stopped receiving new content in May 2025, and the franchise is now moving toward a successor whose name fans are actively weighing. The developer's engagement with fans through public polling signals how the sequel is being positioned in the competitive fighting game market.
Fans who follow Mortal Kombat can use these polls to gauge which title and franchise direction the developer is considering. The naming question is still open, so followers may see additional updates before a final title is revealed.
The takeaway
Fans who want to influence franchise direction can follow developer posts on X, where Boon has been asking for input directly. The naming outcome remains undecided, so reading new announcements closely is the practical way to track the next Mortal Kombat release.
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