Ed Boon polls fans on next Mortal Kombat name and asks about Marvel vs Capcom

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IGN reported that Ed Boon published two polls on X/Twitter on November 6, 2026 asking what fans would like the next Mortal Kombat to be called and whether they want a new Marvel vs Capcom game. IGN said the first poll offered options including Mortal Kombat 13, Mortal Kombat 12, and Mortal Kombat 2. IGN noted Mortal Kombat 1 stopped receiving new content updates in May 2025 and that Boon had confirmed a next Mortal Kombat was officially in the works in May 2026. IGN also reported that the series' presence at competitive tournaments had been lackluster.

• What happened: IGN reported Ed Boon posted two polls on X/Twitter on November 6, 2026 asking fans what the next Mortal Kombat should be called and whether they want a new Marvel vs Capcom game.
• Why it matters: IGN reported the polling comes after Mortal Kombat 1 stopped receiving new content updates in May 2025 and after Boon confirmed a next Mortal Kombat was officially in development in May 2026.
• Context: IGN reported the series' presence at competitive tournaments had been lackluster and that there had been little public news about the next Mortal Kombat since Boon's May 2026 confirmation.
• What next: IGN did not report any announcement that poll results will determine the game's title or any immediate follow-up from Boon or the developer about next steps.