The Switch 2 technically launched with an F-Zero game, as F-Zero GX was available on Nintendo Switch Online’s premium tier as part of the GameCube lineup. But if you’re looking for a newF-Zero or Wipeout, the console has a spiritual successor that costs just $14.99: Shin’en’s Fast Fusion.
Fast Fusion pits you in futuristic sci-fi hovercraft races where you fly forward at hundreds of miles per hour. Races are all about managing boosts by collecting coins to build your boost meter and driving over boost zones on the tracks themselves. (You can boost into opponents to make them spin out to earn some extra coins, which never gets old.)
The game looks great — it’s the first time I’ve been really wowed by the Switch 2’s graphics. The tracks are thrilling, with rolling hills and tight turns that sometimes make you feel like you’re on a roller coaster, especially when you’re barreling ahead at super-fast speeds. They all feel distinct, too: In one, you’ll drive over a sandy desert as whale-like creatures jump above you. A course in space forced me to dodge meteors falling on the track. One stage set around a volcano was filled with magma.
There’s no online multiplayer, so you’re probably going to be competing mostly against computer opponents. They can be tough, even at the lowest difficulty — sometimes it even feels like they can unfairly rubber-band ahead of you. But as I got more familiar with the tracks, knowing when to boost, and learning where to find alternate rounds, I found I was better at keeping up. Fortunately, you don’t have to get first place in a cup to get a good chunk of in-game currency you can use to buy new tracks or vehicles. And you can play local multiplayer, if you want to take on your friends at home.
If you tire of cups, there are a few other fun modes to play and earn money from. My favorite was “Super Hero Mode,” where you have to get first place in a track without blowing up — with the added twist that your boost meter is also a shield meter, similar to F-Zero. It creates an exciting risk-reward dynamic, and I wish there was a mode where you had to complete a whole cup that way.
The game’s vehicles are much less interesting than the levels. They all looked pretty generic to me. You can pay a small fee to “fuse” vehicles together to make better racers, though I honestly couldn’t tell that much of a difference between the different options.
Fast Fusion isn’t exactly the same as F-Zero, and I really wish Nintendo would make a brand-new entry in that series. (F-Zero 99 doesn’t quite count. Sorry, Wes.) And I’m not getting my hopes up for a new Wipeout game anytime soon. For now, Fast Fusion scratches the high-speed sci-fi racing itch, and it’s a great showcase for what’s possible with the Switch 2 — and what a new F-Zero might, someday, possibly look like.
Fast Fusion is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Grok’s AI Lovebot, Aqui-Hire-Sition Backlash, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent Debuts
The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators.
Subscribe to Big Technology Podcast.
Hard Fork:
X Hits Grok Bottom + More A.I. Talent Wars + ‘Crypto Week’
The future is already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech.
Subscribe to Hard Fork.
Spotlight On:
Bonus: Anton Osika on how Lovable’s creating a world of builders
A podcast from Accel about how companies are built, from the people doing the building.
Subscribe to Spotlight On.
Decoder with Nilay Patel:
Perplexity’s CEO on why the browser is AI’s killer app
A show from the Verge about big ideas – and other problems.
Subscribe to Decoder with Nilay Patel.
Lenny’s Podcast:
The AI-native startup: 5 products, 7-figure revenue, 100% AI-written code | Dan Shipper (co-founder/CEO of Every)
Interviews with world-class product leaders and growth experts to uncover actionable advice to help you build, launch, and grow your own product.
Subscribe to Lenny’s Podcast.
Great Chat:
The straw that broke the camel’s back
A podcast mostly about tech. Brought to you weekly by Angela Du, Sally Shin, Mac Bohannon, Helen Min, and Ashley Mayer.
Warframe’s last few updates have been a narrative tour de force through time and space, weaving together disparate threads from the far-flung past of the year 1999 and the fairytale void-dimension of Duviri.
Core to these expansions is the conflict with the Eldritch threat known only as the Indifference. As it comes closer to piercing the veil of our reality and escaping the void, it’s up to the Tenno to navigate lost memories — rediscovering forgotten allies, a peace that was doomed to fail and a path to a star system beyond our own.
Warframe’s The Old Peace expansion gives us our first real look at Tau, introduces a frame that follows closely on Oraxia’s heels and expands players’ arsenals with a familiar Prime Warframe and new Operator abilities.
At this year’s TennoCon convention, studio Digital Extremes outlined what’s coming in the next year of Warframe, including its next expansion landing in the coming months and the big plans for next year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the next chapter of Warframe — as we once more delve into the past to prepare for future battles.
Read more: How Warframe Balances Bleakness With Quirky Foes to Stay True to Its Universe
Relive past battles in the Tau system as you dive deep to uncover crucial lost knowledge.
Digital Extremes
What is Tau? Traveling to Warframe’s promised land
For Warframe lore junkies, the upcoming opportunity to actually see the long-teased Tau for the first time is a mind-boggling prospect. This is the star system that the Orokin Empire created the Sentients to colonize. It’s the very place that the Zariman Ten Zero was en route to before its accident created the Tenno, the void-powered player characters.
The turbulent rise and fall of the current major factions can be attributed to a greedy superpower wanting to get its paws on the resources in this star system, making it arguably one of the most important set pieces in the Warframe universe. And now we’re getting our eyes on it for the first time in the game’s 10-year history.
Note that players won’t actually get to properly explore Tau until 2026 — most of the system’s mysteries will remain intact for now, with players grappling with the past as they run and gun across a single planetary moon.
In the lead-up to Tau, The Old Peace will be the next expansion — another time-bending adventure, as the Tenno use funky void powers (and sensory deprivation tanks) to explore repressed memories.
Though the new narrative doesn’t necessarily retcon anything we know about the old war between the Orokin and the Sentients, it does call into question how much we truly know about that time period. The Tenno, Orokin and Sentients all made it to Tau and at one point established a tenuous peace — you’ll even find out about a forgotten childhood best friend, a Sentient named Adis.
The Old Peace will surely be a tragic tale, because we know this story ends in bloodshed. Even if the Tenno enforce the peace by cutting down Orokin Dax warriors who are currently violating the agreement, war will inevitably break out and history will run its course. Although we won’t be able to make a difference on Tau’s moon of Perita, there are hidden truths to uncover — ones that will help us prepare for the approaching war with the Indifference.
The Devil’s Triad is a prime example of the Orokin Empire’s tendency to blur the lines between political and spiritual matters.
Digital Extremes
The Devil’s Triad: An Orokin story that introduces visually stunning zealots
The Old Peace introduces three characters who might as well be the physical embodiment of Catholic guilt. I love decking my Warframes out to look a bit medieval, so this gothic squad is right up my alley.
The Devil’s Triad is a group of Orokin enforcers — religious zealots and confessors — who seem to be involved in some way with Albrecht Entrati, the scientist who made first contact with the Indifference, created the Warframes and hid in the 1999 time loop.
Father Lyon Allard and Marie Leroux are new protoframe variants of Harrow and Wisp, expanding on the concept introduced with the Drifter’s Hex allies. Their colleague has been fully consumed by the Infestation’s steelskin, becoming the next Warframe: The devil Uriel.
These characters match the darker vibe of The Old Peace — their striking visuals call to mind the religious zealotry of the Warhammer’s Inquisitors, and they fit right in with Harrow’s original lore as Rell’s Warframe protector in the Red Veil faction.
The alliance between the Tenno and the Sentients created deadly tools. Chief among them is the Caliban Prime Warframe.
Digital Extremes
Caliban Prime, focus system upgrades and more
A mental traipse through Tau reveals old Tenno powers born anew. A temporary alliance with the Sentients created hybrid technologies lost to time — but now we’ll have the chance to bring them back to the present.
The next Warframe to get the prime treatment will be Caliban — which slots perfectly into the lore for the upcoming expansion. Prime Warframes are more powerful versions of the biomechanical suits that were created in the heyday of the Orokin Empire, and Caliban is the amalgamation of the Infestation and Sentient technology.
It only makes sense that Caliban Prime is the product of the titular old peace, and so the recently reworked ally-summoning frame will get its chance to shine in your arsenal very soon.
The other big change to Warframe’s power scaling won’t come in the form of traditional weaponry. The Tenno’s void powers are getting upgrades, as players who are fully invested in the five core focus schools (Operator skill trees) will soon be able to wield powerful ultimate abilities. Though there aren’t many details yet about what the Tauron focus expansion will look like in practice, developer Digital Extremes has promised to elaborate on the feature in future Devstreams.
Other big TennoCon announcements that will shape the way you interact with your Warframes and weaponry throughout the rest of the year include a long-awaited Oberon Warframe rework, a new mod-related story quest that teaches new players how to properly ramp up their power, and special skins for Valkyr and Lavos.
The Old Peace expansion will launch later in 2025, with continual content updates slated to come out in the following months. Tau is set to become the key story driver for Warframe next year, so this will become an important expansion to familiarize yourself with postrelease.
The Mowrator S1 is an all-wheel drive lawnbot for tricky yards
Can also function as a snow plough, trailer hitch and more
Operates using videogame-style remote control
Lawnbots are great for neat, mostly flat, grass-covered lawns. But what if you have something more challenging? What if your lawn is lumpy, bumpy, overgrown, filled with roots, or super-steep? What if you have a paddock or a field that needs to be kept in check?
Mowrator has come to the rescue. Its Mowrator S1 is not so much a lawnbot as an all-in-one, consumer-grade, yardwork Transformer.
For lawncare, you can think of it like a ride-on mower, but shrunk down, powered by electricity, and operated by remote control. Available in four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive versions, it’s equipped with a 21-inch long, straight blade. It can handle thick, tall or wet grass, get into the awkward areas usually off limits to mowers, and scale slopes of up to 85% (about 40 degrees).
When summer is over, the modular design can be reconfigured to deal with the demands of different seasons. There’s a snow blade attachment, it can vacuum up dropped leaves in fall, and you can hook up a trailer and use it to transport things like fertilizer.
Yardwork… but make it fun
Most robot lawn mowers navigate independently, but this one is remote-controlled. So while it’s a more hands-on choice, it’s perfect if your yard has terrain, roots, or foliage that a traditional lawnbot can’t handle. And you can still mow, plough snow or clear leaves from the comfort of your sofa, while monitoring the M1’s progress out of the window.
It could be a particular game-changer for seniors or anyone struggling with the physical strain of staying on top of yard work – it’ll take care of a variety of strenuous pushing and lifting tasks for you.
It also – frankly – looks incredibly fun to use. It’s ready to go straight out of the box so there’s none of the tedium of mapping the space, and you drive it using a game-style remote. A five-tier obstacle detection and avoidance system provides backup for unexpected hazards.
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
The Mowrator M1 can mow 1.125 acres on a single charge (an added an extra chassis fan cools the system while mowing, to prevent overheating) and there’s fast charging to take the battery back to full in just 90 minutes. It’s powered by four independent motors, and Morator says it has the same strength as a gas mower but without the emissions or noise.
The Mowrator S1 is available to buy now, with pricing starting from $2,499 / £2,578.
The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds finally started this week, and its opener, “Hegemony, Part II,” picked up right where the last season left off. But along the way, it surprisingly ended up taking the Gorn—a Trek mainstay and the show’s longest-running threat—off the board.
In the episode itself, the Enterprise crew stop Captain Batel from Gorn infection, prevent their invasion of the Federation, and rescue their crew members captured by the Gorn at the end of last season. You’d think, after they were all sent back into hibernation, they’d served their purpose, but that’s not the case. Co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman plainly told TrekMovie, “You will see more of the Gorn” before Strange New Worlds ends its five-season run.
“They’re not gone, but they’re not the primary adversary for season three,” Goldsman continued. When asked about linking the show up with the original Star Trek canon, he explained the writers weren’t attempting to connect the “Hegemony” duology with “Arena,” the Original Series episode where the Gorn first debuted. Or rather, that wasn’t the plan “yet,” as he noted, adding the team tries to connect the two shows “whenever possible.”
If and when Strange New Worlds gets around to bringing back the Gorn, Goldsman said they want to do it in a way that “could make ‘Arena’ feel brand new by the time we get there.” The seeds, of course, are already being planted: attentive viewers probably noted the planet Cestus showed up on the map in Pike’s office as part of an outline about the Gorn hegemony. To that, co-showrunner Henry Alonso Meyers simply said the production crew “don’t do accidents.”
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
OpenAI has achieved “gold medal-level performance” at the International Math Olympiad, notching another important milestone for AI’s fast-paced growth. Alexander Wei, a research scientist at OpenAI working on LLMs and reasoning, posted on X that an experimental research model delivered on this “longstanding grand challenge in AI.”
According to Wei, an unreleased model from OpenAI was able to solve five out of six problems at one of the world’s longest-standing and prestigious math competitions, earning 35 out of 42 points total. The International Math Olympiad (IMO) sees countries send up to six students to solve extremely difficult algebra and pre-calculus problems. These exercises are seemingly simple but usually require some creativity to score the highest marks on each problem. For this year’s competition, only 67 of the 630 total contestants received gold medals, or roughly 10 percent.
AI is often tasked with tackling complex datasets and repetitive actions, but it usually falls short when it comes to solving problems that require more creativity or complex decision-making. However, with the latest IMO competition, OpenAI says its model was able to handle complicated math problems with human-like reasoning.
“By doing so, we’ve obtained a model that can craft intricate, watertight arguments at the level of human mathematicians,” Wei wrote on X. Wei and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, both added that the company doesn’t expect to release anything with this level of math capability for several months. That means the upcoming GPT-5 will likely be an improvement from its predecessor, but it won’t feature that same impressive capability to compete in the IMO.
The forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest foldable yet. Our own Allison Johnson just published her full review ahead of the phone’s launch on July 25th, and while there’s certainly no denying it’s a spendy device, know that various carriers and retailers are offering a host of preorder incentives, many of which will expire at launch.
Although the Z Fold 7 isn’t miles ahead of last-gen Z Fold 6 in terms of performance, it measures just 8.9mm thick when folded, making it look and feel like something of a next-gen foldable. The outer screen has also increased in size from 6.3 inches to 6.5 inches, which, when taken into account alongside its thickness, makes the Z Fold 7 feel more akin to a normal phone when folded. Alas, if only it had a “normal phone” price tag instead of an exuberant starting price of $1,999.
That being said, it’s still possible to save on a preorder purchase, or at the very least receive some credit you can then spend on accessories like the Galaxy Watch 8. Whether you plan to shop directly through Samsung, your carrier, or a traditional retailer, here are the biggest promotions along with the key details you’ll want to keep in mind.
You can get up to $1,100 in trade-in credit
The current trade-in savings are big enough to chop the Z Fold 7’s $1,999.99 price tag in half. Ahead of its release on July 25th, Samsung is offering up to $1,000 in credit for the last-gen Z Fold 6 and S25 Ultra — or less, if you’re trading in an older phone. Samsung will give you an instant discount based on the estimated value of your trade-in, which lowers the out-of-pocket cost to $999.99. That’s great, and thankfully, you can get instant trade-in credit even if you’re activating the phone on Verizon or AT&T through Samsung’s site. But that’s not how trade-in credit works if you’re buying directly through carriers.
Carriers across the board are currently offering a $1,100 trade-in credit toward the Z Fold 7, which will be paid back in the form of monthly installments. AT&T will provide $1,100 in credits over 36 months to customers on postpaid unlimited plans who purchase the new phone with an installment plan. As for the phones that AT&T is currently accepting, they include any Galaxy S, Note, and S-series phone, regardless of its age or condition.
Verizon is also offering up to $1,100 in monthly credits over 36 months with an eligible trade-in in “any condition,” although the carrier doesn’t list or even mention any eligible phones. You must also be on an Unlimited Ultimate plan to get that much credit.
T-Mobile is offering up to $1,100 in monthly credits for those auto-paying for a plan that costs $85 or more per month — no trade-in required.
Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge
Samsung is offering a lot of bonus credit, with a small catch
If you’re preordering directly through Samsung, you will receive a $50 Samsung credit to use on accessories as an extra perk. Those who aren’t trading in a device will get an extra $300 to spend, totaling $350. However, the credit is “use it or lose it,” so to speak; you’ll forfeit it all if you don’t use it at checkout. So, if you do go this route, you’ll want to pick up a pair of earbuds, a case, a Galaxy Watch 8, etc etc.
Keep in mind that the aforementioned credit is exclusive to Samsung’s online storefront and isn’t available when purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through a carrier, Best Buy, Amazon, or any other retailer.
Not all carriers are offering a free storage upgrade right now
Some retailers, but not all, are offering the 512GB Z Fold 7 for no extra charge through July 24th. This includes Samsung, T-Mobile, Best Buy, and Amazon, the latter of which is also throwing in a $300 Amazon gift card with each purchase. However, AT&T and Verizon aren’t, at least through their respective sites. They each are offering the 256GB model at the same $1,999 price that you can get the 512GB model for elsewhere. That said, activating the Z Fold 7 via Best Buy will allow you to purchase the 512GB variant for $1,899.99 as a one-time payment (or as a $55.55-a-month payment for 36 months).
Whether you’re a fan of Warframe’s brand of sci-fi RPG ninja looting or you’re locked in on Elden Ring Nightreign’s hard-core dark fantasy raids, developer Digital Extremes’ next game might be right up your alley.
Soulframe is an upcoming dark fantasy MMO experience where players, controlling powerful characters known as Envoys, burn the evil out of the land of Midrath. Whereas Warframe is a sci-fi adventure, Soulframe explores human connections with nature through a world of living fables.
The game’s combat centers on third-person hack-and-slash action, as well as magic and ranged weaponry. The classic Digital Extremes attention to detail was put into the arsenal of weapons, which will grow and expand alongside the game.
During the weekend ofJuly 19, as TennoCon 2025 roars to life, all prospective Soulframe players will be allowed into a brief test of the game as the alpha opens up. Here’s how to try it out.
Read more: Warframe Isleweaver’s Spider-Man-Like Frame Is a Masterpiece of Design
Slay fearsome foes and discover unexpected allies in Soulframe Preludes.
Digital Extremes/Screenshot by CNET
What is Soulframe Preludes?
Soulframe is the biggest game developed by Digital Extremes since the release of Warframe in 2013. Despite the similar naming conventions, Soulframe isn’t a prequel to Warframe. The two games take place in entirely separate worlds and spin out unrelated narratives. This is a brand-new game with different gameplay mechanics that’s perfect for players looking to jump into something different.
Soulframe Preludes is the closed alpha version of the game, meaning a lot could change between now and the actual release. The latest update, Soulframe Preludes 10, went live May 27.
The current iteration of the game lets players battle corrupted foes like the Will-o-wings and Mendicant King, wield fearsome weapons and sidearms and even ally with factions to befriend their very own (fearsome) wolf pup.
Soulframe Preludes is a way for development to continue while gathering community suggestions from previewing players, and getting a key to the closed alpha qualifies you to join a special Discord server (and will unlock for you the Alca’s Eye item in-game upon the full release, as appreciation for your feedback).
How to get into the Soulframe Preludes alpha during TennoCon 2025
Soulframe Preludes is currently available only to PC gamers because this is a limited alpha launch intended for community-centric testing and development.
Anyone who creates a Soulframe account will be able to access Soulframe Preludes 10 for the duration of TennoCon 2025. Here’s a step-by-step guide to start your Soulframe journey:
Go to Soulframe’s online home page.
Click the “join us” button.
Fill out an email address, password and envoy name (this will become your Soulframe in-game name, so choose wisely).
Accept the privacy policy and participation agreement.
Click “join us” and check your email for a verification link.
Optionally, you can navigate to your account’s personal information and link a Twitch account to earn Soulframe Twitch drops for the game’s full release.
Download the Soulframe Preludes build from the website’s home page.
Soulframe’s mix of grounded combat and Warframe-like RPG systems will be on display during the open alpha test this weekend.
Can I play Soulframe Preludes after TennoCon?
You’ll be able to play Soulframe Preludes after the TennoCon open alpha test is closed, but you’ll once more need to sit tight for an access key to do so. You need a Soulframe account spun up to be eligible for Soulframe Preludes access.
The good news is that following the same steps to enter Soulframe Preludes during TennoCon 2025 puts you in the pool to be sent a key to access the game after the alpha closes again. It’s likely there will be additional open play tests in the future, but Digital Extremes hasn’t indicated when those might be — so if you want to play soon, keep an eye on your email.
Once you’ve verified your email address, there’s nothing else you can do but wait for a Soulframe Preludes key. These are released in weekly waves and include keys for friends as well, so if you’re lucky enough to have co-op buddies, they might be able to usher you into the alpha more quickly.
22-minute video reveals the incredible work that goes into making Beelink’s tiny desktop replacements
There’s a surprising amount of hand-assembly and testing in the mini PC production line
There’s narration, no music, just pure factory sounds and impressive craftsmanship
As mini PCs have quietly evolved into compact yet capable machines, many can easily replace traditional desktops.
Once seen as niche gadgets, they now power home offices, media setups, and small businesses, with high-performance processors, expandable memory, and solid I/O support, all packed into tiny, low-noise enclosures.
Chinese manufacturer Beelink has been producing high-quality mini PCs since 2011, and if you’ve ever wondered what goes into making one of these miniature powerhouses, you’ll want to watch a new video that showcases the entire process.
Hand-finished
We’re big fans of Beelink’s range of mini PCs here at TechRadar Pro. We’ve reviewed models like the SER8, SER9, Beelink ME mini, and GTR7 and always come away impressed. The company’s most recent release, the GTR9 Pro, is powered by a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and delivers 126 TOPS for next-gen AI.
The video, from SatisFactory Process, has so far been watched by nearly two million viewers, and for good reason. The 22-minute showcase explores how Beelink’s mini PCs are made from start to finish, and it’s mesmerizing.
It begins with raw aluminum being pressed and CNC-machined into a case. From there, you see the entire transformation: polishing, chemical cleaning, abrasive blasting, electroplating, laser engraving, and dozens of small, meticulous assembly steps.
One of the most striking things is just how much of the work is done by hand.
Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!
From installing components on the motherboard to applying thermal pads and screwing together daughterboards, human workers are visible at almost every stage.
There are multiple quality control checks throughout, including electrical testing, visual inspections, firmware flashing, and more.
The build is topped off with packaging, accessories, plastic wrapping, and factory seals before heading out the door.
Part of what makes the video so watchable – and that 22 minutes absolutely flies by – is that it’s not flashy or promotional. There’s no voiceover, no music. Just the sound of real machines and real people building something.
Many of the comments under the video echo the same feeling: surprise at the number of steps involved, appreciation for the amount of human care, and admiration for a company willing to show the entire process.
As one commenter observed, “This is the best advertisement a company can do” – and it really is.
Watch and enjoy the video below.
Inside China’s Mini PC Production: How Tiny Computers Are Made – YouTube
Now that the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II dropped earlier this week, director Simon McQuoid’s free to talk about how this follow-up builds on the 2021 reboot.
Talking to IGN, McQuoid opened up on ensuring the second movie delivered on the promise of the first movie, namely having the real fighting tournament that features franchise characters beating the hell out of each other. Said characters include the returning Sonya Blade, Raiden, and Liu Kang, and the newly introduced Kitana, Shao Kahn, and Baraka. Oh, and Johnny Cage, now stepping into the role Cole Young did in the previous movie and operating as a POV character into this krazy, khaotic world full of lizard men, mad scientists, and ageless fighters.
Of these newcomers, McQuoid called them “wild and otherworldly, and when you’ve got characters like that, you have to swing for the fences.” Such swings involve taking the characters to locations from the games like like Hell (where Scorpion resides) and Edenia, the home realm of Kitana, Jade, and Shao Kahn. According to McQuoid, those trips bring “massive scale” to the film, particularly when it comes to the film’s IMAX version. For the format heads, he teased that cut will have “little story moments and little gems for the super fans…that you won’t see in the regular theatrical version. I just wanted to try and innovate and use the format in a way that really makes it a rewarding experience for the audience.”
Speaking of the audience, it made that first Mortal Kombat a big hit for HBO Max and its simultaneous theatrical-streaming release. If there’s any hope of a third movie, it’s entirely up to the folks seeing it, and the film’s been made as a complete experience either way. “There’s a coda, but [New Line] doesn’t expect to make a sequel. We have to earn that right,” said producer Todd Garner. “We’re not going to give you some post-sequence to be like, ‘Oh, this is going to happen in the sequel.’ We’ll do more if we’re given the opportunity, but we don’t want to assume that we can.”
Mortal Kombat II hits theaters October 24.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
