Tekken Creator Applauds Mortal Kombat's Groundbreaking Debut

During the Summer Game Fest weekend, the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 reboot from NetherRealm Studios was showcased, featuring new gameplay and exciting features. Attendees at the event were able to get a hands-on preview of the game, which included classic characters like Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, and Kitana. Among those who had the opportunity to play the game was Katsuhiro Harada, the renowned producer of the Tekken franchise. Despite his reputation for being a bit of a troll on Twitter, Harada is known for being receptive to certain individuals in the community, including Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon. Harada was impressed by NetherRealm's upcoming game and gave it his praise.

Harada and Boon, two legendary figures in the fighting game industry, recently met up during Summer Game Fest. In a tweet shared by Harada, the two can be seen striking Harada's trademark fist pump pose in front of a backdrop resembling Mortal Kombat 1's logo and surrounded by fake candles. Harada expressed his enjoyment of playing the game for the first time and thanked Boon for the opportunity. Boon also shared a similar photo on his Twitter account, thanking Harada for stopping by to play the game and causing excitement among fans of both franchises.

The camaraderie between the two producers is evident in the shared admiration for their respective franchises, as evidenced by the photos. Fans are aware that the personal preferences of Harada and Boon for certain characters from each other's games may not necessarily translate to potential guest appearances. However, there remains a glimmer of hope among some that a character from Tekken or Mortal Kombat may make a surprise appearance in either franchise. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.