Players Suspect Mortal Kombat DLC Character Is Coming To Tekken 8

As a long-time gamer with deep roots in the fighting game community, I’ve seen my fair share of crossovers throughout the years. Some have been brilliant and exhilarating, while others have left me feeling underwhelmed. However, the recent cryptic tweets from Tekken 8 executive producer Katsuhiro Harada have sparked something special in me – the potential for a Mortal Kombat x Tekken crossover.


In modern fighting games, crossovers are frequently used to generate excitement and broaden the player base. So, when Tekken 8’s executive producer, Katsuhiro Harada, hinted at potential connections with Mortal Kombat through a recent tweet, it came as no surprise that gamers took notice.

Although this is an intriguing possibility, it’s important to note that there isn’t any solid proof supporting it yet. Still, the excitement among fans couldn’t be contained as they started sharing their theories. Let’s delve into the specifics of the rumored tweet and explore why some believe a Mortal Kombat and Tekken collaboration could be imminent.

Players Suspect Mortal Kombat DLC Character Is Coming To Tekken After Producer’s Cryptic Tweets

Previously, on July 16, 2024, Katsuhiro Harada, the executive producer of Tekken 8, made a tweet that echoed the famous line from Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion character: “Come here!” This phrase is instantly recognizable to anyone who has played, observed, or even heard of Mortal Kombat through the grapevine.

GET OVER HERE!!!!!!

— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) July 17, 2024

Harada, who represents Mishima Zaibatsu, playfully replied to notoriously banned Mortal Kombat player 6Arakin. 6Arakin, infamously known as an internet troll, was banished from the game. Harada jokingly questioned if his power extended to controlling the Mortal Kombat account, and if so, could he traverse between universes? This exchange is amusing, given 6Arakin’s reputation and the probable justification behind his ban.

At the outset, we pointed out that these tweets don’t serve as definitive proof but rather fuel speculation. Yet, despite this, there’s been an abundance of excitement among fans regarding the suggestion. Numerous Twitter users have shared their enthusiasm for the possibility.

Hey, hold on a second.
You can’t just toy with my feelings like that!

— BMT | TSUMFAAF (@Fitotheman) July 17, 2024

“One user replied with great excitement, ‘I’d laugh and be so happy!’ Another user, however, expressed annoyance, ‘Hold on a moment, don’t trifle with my emotions like that!’ A third fan suggested, ‘Might MK appear as a guest fighter in Tekken?’ Fans aren’t being unreasonable given the history of Tekken collaborating with Street Fighter but not Mortal Kombat, making this potential crossover an exciting new development.”

Players Suspect Mortal Kombat DLC Character Is Coming To Tekken 8

As EVO 2024 approaches (July 19th-21st), such a collaboration announcement between the two games would be thrilling. Yet, it’s essential to note that we can’t verify or promise anything at this moment. The potential crossover would undoubtedly generate immense excitement among fans of both titles. Therefore, it’s worth considering this as strong evidence of the warm reception this type of collaboration would receive from fighting game enthusiasts globally.

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2024-07-18 04:43