Bayonetta 3's game director Hideki Kamiya has once again expressed his desire to see Bayonetta appear in a Mortal Kombat game in the future. While Kamiya's statement was brief and lacked further details, it has left Bayonetta fans with mixed feelings about the potential crossover.
As we already know, Mortal Kombat 1 is set to continue its tradition of featuring guest characters from various media, with Omni Man, Peacemaker, and Homelander expected to be the stars of the upcoming entry. Whether the game's roster will also include iconic characters from other video games remains to be seen.
Yet famous game designer Hideki Kamiya, known for his work on Bayonetta, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry, added to the speculation by reposting his four-year-old tweet about a potential Mortal Kombat and Bayonetta crossover. "I want to see her being finished," Kamiya wrote, and his statement has sparked confusion among fans of the series, particularly as many continue to process the controversial ending of the third entry.
On the Bayonetta subreddit, fans shared their thoughts about the idea, particularly in light of the confusing plot and finale of Bayonetta 3, which heavily focuses on the Multiverse. "Bayonetta 3 happened, wasn't that enough, Kamiya?," one post below reads, indicating that fans may prefer PlatinumGames to prioritize a more straightforward storyline and avoid an overabundance of its character variants. "Bayonetta 4 really needs to play safe with the story, to earn the trust back," another comment suggests. Additionally, one player speculates that Kamiya's tweet with a pun about killing Bayonetta is likely another instance of him trolling the fans, rather than a serious indication of his intentions.
Despite the divided opinions, there are many individuals within the thread who are actually enthusiastic about the idea and hope that Hideki Kamiya's words hold more weight. One person admitted that they "wanted Bayonetta in Mortal Kombat for years," highlighting her potential as a fitting character with her torture attacks and the numerous possibilities for fatalities. "I don't think my brain is prepared to watch her get mutilated and destroyed but I am intrigued," another user says. However, given Mortal Kombat's emphasis on Western pop culture and the fact that all crossovers are orchestrated by Warner Bros., the likelihood of Bayonetta appearing in Mortal Kombat 1 seems rather slim at this stage.
Even if we won't see Bayo in MK anytime soon, this charming Umbra Witch may appear in other fighting games, considering the rising popularity of crossover events between different franchises these days. "I would prefer her in Soul Calibur," MasterHavik wrote, and this sentiment was echoed by numerous others. It's also worth noting that Bayonetta has already made appearances in several Nintendo games, including Super Smash Bros. and The Wonderful 101. With the Bayonetta series showing no signs of slowing down, the future possibilities are endless.