While there is currently no official video game titled "Mortal Kombat Trilogy 2," the phrase has become a major focal point for fans following the 2026 theatrical release of the film and new developments from NetherRealm Studios. : Character portraits and models are brought to life through AI upscaling to 4K resolution. Ed Boon himself has tweeted cryptic hints: "The 'Trilogy' name isn't off the table. But it would have to be special." And in an interview with IGN in late 2024, when asked about a massive compilation, he laughed: "Do you know how much it would cost to animate 70 unique Fatalities in 4K? You'd have to sell it for $200." What do you think? Should NetherRealm prioritize "Mortal Kombat Trilogy 2" or focus on new entries in the rebooted timeline? Sound off in the comments below. In the early 2000s, Midway was struggling. Mortal Kombat: Special Forces had been a critical and commercial failure, and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance was in development. To bridge the gap and capitalize on the hardware of the time (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube), Midway commissioned a project that would modernize the classics. The story mode is a nonsensical timeline salad — Kronika’s third cousin, Chronika , messes up so badly that Kobra becomes the final boss. Tutorials assume you’ve mastered MK3 ’s run button; new players will cry. And the Switch port runs like it’s rendered on a Game Boy Camera. PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC Rating: 8.5/10 Until then, the dream of Mortal Kombat Trilogy 2 lives on in fan mods, MUGEN builds, and the hopeful hearts of 90s arcade rats. We want to see Rain fight Kronika. We want to see Motaro stomp on the head of Cole Young (the movie character, why not?). We want the chaos. "Mortal Kombat Trilogy" sometimes refers to the collection of the first three games. Within this context, is a central entry. Yet, for decades, a ghost has lingered in the community—the specter of "Mortal Kombat Trilogy 2." There is no official game titled . However, there are two primary ways this term is used within the gaming community: the fan-made HD remake project of the original Mortal Kombat Trilogy and the original MK trilogy consisting of Mortal Kombat 1, 2, and 3 . Mortal Kombat Trilogy HD Remake A high-profile fan project, often referred to as the Mortal Kombat Trilogy HD Remake , is currently being developed using the Mugen engine . : Key contributors include Inner Loco and Nostalgic . Features : Finish us, Ed Boon. Finish us.