Ed Boon is open to working on a Marvel vs. DC fighting game

Of course, making a Marvel fighting game, which NetherRealm was rumored to be working on years ago, is separate from a crossover fighting game featuring characters from both franchises.

Having said that, rumors about NetherRealm's next project has swirled for months. Naturally, Injustice 3 is high on fans' wish lists, especially given the Nvidia GeForce Now leak. But, a Bloody Roar game is also highly requested.

It's safe to say that we can add a Marvel vs. DC game into the list of games fans want to see NetherRealm work on one of these days.

Crossovers are in vogue. Characters from Marvel and DC have already shared stages in games like Fortnite and, yet, a dedicated game with these giants pitted against each other remains a tantalizing but sorely missed prospect, at least, in recent years.

Thankfully, while the dream of a full-fledged Marvel vs. DC game is still budding, Mortal Kombat 1 is introducing a new system that might bridge the gap. The Kameo Fighter system allows characters from diverse universes to briefly step into the battle, executing tag-team moves without facing the brutal fatalities typical of MK. It's an enticing thought - seeing Batman or even zanier characters like Tom and Jerry pop into the game, adding layers of excitement, something that could happen, as revealed in an interview with GamesRadar.

As Boon explained, the new Kameo system bypasses the visceral concerns that rights holders, you know, like Marvel, might have about their characters enduring the series' renowned fatalities. So, while we might not witness Deadpool's spine getting yanked out, we could certainly experience the thrill of Batman allying with Sub-Zero for a combo move.

Given NetherRealm's association with Warner Bros. and their successful run with the DC-centric Injustice series, the introduction of DC characters seems plausible. But what about Marvel? As improbable as it may seem now, Boon might just be the linchpin that transforms this ambitious dream into an epic reality.

As Mortal Kombat 1 rolls out across various platforms, it promises to be a new chapter in NetherRealm's illustrious and, of course, controversially gory journey. But it's the chapters beyond that have fans excited - a chapter where Spider-Man might just face off against Batman, where Iron Man might clash with Superman. And with Ed Boon himself being the champion of the cause, who's to say what's impossible?

Speaking of Marvel games, Electronic Arts iscurrently working on an Iron Man game and a Black Panther game while Amy Hennig's Marvel game will feature both Captain America and Black Panther.