NetherRealm Studios

NetherRealm Studios is an American development studio based in Chicago, founded in 2010 as the successor to the legendary Midway Games Chicago studio. Following Midway’s bankruptcy, the studio was taken over by Warner Bros. Games, which continued the development of one of the most famous fighting game series of all time – Mortal Kombat.

The studio is led by the series’ co-creator, Ed Boon, who has been involved in the development of Mortal Kombat since 1992. Under his leadership, NetherRealm Studios successfully relaunched the series with Mortal Kombat (2011), followed by the successful titles Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 1. The series is renowned for its brutal combat, iconic Fatalities, rich storyline and wide range of legendary fighters.

Alongside Mortal Kombat, the studio has also created the Injustice series, which brought the famous superheroes and villains of DC Comics into the world of fighting games. The games Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2 offered a cinematic storyline, a sophisticated combat system and an extensive roster of characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash.

NetherRealm Studios is renowned for its cutting-edge graphics, detailed animations, well-crafted story campaigns and high-quality online multiplayer. Each new instalment introduces new gameplay mechanics, improved combat systems and regular content updates featuring new fighters.

Today, NetherRealm Studios ranks among the world’s leading fighting game developers. Thanks to the Mortal Kombat and Injustice series, the studio has gained millions of fans, and its games regularly feature among the best-selling titles on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms.