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Mortal Kombat 11
Cover art featuring Scorpion.
Developer(s)NetherRealm Studios[a]
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Director(s)Ed Boon
Composer(s)Wilbert Roget, II[3][4]
SeriesMortal Kombat
EngineUnreal Engine 3[5]
Platform(s)
Release
  • NA: April 23, 2019
  • EU: April 23, 2019
  • EU: May 10, 2019 (NS)
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Mortal Kombat 11 is an upcoming fighting video game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Running on the Unreal Engine 3[6][7], it is the eleventh main installment in the Mortal Kombat series and a sequel to 2015's Mortal Kombat X. Announced at The Game Awards 2018, the game is set to be released in North America and Europe on April 23, 2019 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In late January 2019, it was reported that the Switch version was delayed in Europe and is now scheduled for a May 10, 2019 release.[8]

Gameplay

Like its predecessor, Mortal Kombat 11 is a 2.5D fighting game. Alongside the returning Fatalities and Brutalities, new gameplay features are introduced, such as Fatal Blow and Krushing Blow. Fatal Blow is a special move that deals a large amount of damage, but only becomes available when a player's health drops below 30%. Fatal Blows act as a replacement of X-Ray super move and can only be performed once per match. Krushing Blow is a special cinematic variation of a given special move, triggered when certain requirements are met.[9] Also new is a Flawless Block mechanic, which allows for a comeback window after blocking an attack with precise timing.[10]

Mortal Kombat 11 also introduces a Gear system, similar to Netherrealm Studio’s latest DC fighting game Injustice 2. However, this game's outfit-based Gear system is largely cosmetic, while retaining the move list customizations on the Variation system that were introduced in Mortal Kombat X, which allows players to create their selected characters’ own Variation-based move lists.[11]

Premise

Following Shinnok's defeat at the hands of Cassie Cage in Mortal Kombat X, a corrupted Raiden plans to protect Earthrealm by destroying all its enemies, but a mysterious woman named Kronika, known as "The Keeper of Time", is attempting to bring order to the universe through any means necessary, including getting rid of Raiden for tampering with the events of the past, as seen in the previous game.

Characters

Main article: List of Mortal Kombat characters

Below are the playable characters so far confirmed.[12][13] Characters in bold are new to the series.

Base Roster DLC

The first revealed characters were series veterans Baraka, Raiden, Scorpion, Sonya Blade and Sub-Zero, as well as Skarlet, who returned from the 2011 reboot, and newcomer Geras, who has powers that allow him to control the flow of time and produce sand-based attacks.[14] Also introduced in the game is Kronika who, like Geras, has powers over the flow of time, and is said to have been running the show since the series' beginnings. She is featured in the game as the series' first female boss character,[15] but not a playable character herself.[16] Each character has a unique set of outfits and weapons, which can be further customized by players via the Custom Variation feature.[17]

Development

Mortal Kombat 11 was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the two parties also involved with the game's predecessor, Mortal Kombat X.[18] The game was announced by series co-creator Ed Boon in December 2018, at The Game Awards 2018, with a trailer showcasing Dark Raiden and Scorpion, two characters from the Mortal Kombat franchise, fighting against each other.[19][20] The trailer featured "Immortal", an original song by artist 21 Savage, which was met with negative reception from fans of the series.[21] While some critics thought that 21 Savage's distinct musical style well underlined the trailer's violence,[22] most felt that the song's tone did not fit the trailer's theme, spawning a series of videos replacing it.[23][24] On the same day as the trailer was revealed, voice actor Patrick Seitz announced that he would not return to voice Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 11, a role that he had played since Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe from 2008.[25] Later the following month, Vic Chao, who voiced Kenshi, Triborg and Goro from Mortal Kombat X revealed that a majority of the cast from the previous Mortal Kombat installments will not return in Mortal Kombat 11, himself included.[26] On March 22, 2019, about a month before the game's release, it was announced at C2E2 that actor Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa will reprise his role as Shang Tsung from the 1995 film and Mortal Kombat: Legacy, while coinciding the announcement of the character as downloadable content.[27]

At Toy Fair 2019, it was announced that McFarlane Toys would be producing a line of action figures to promote the game. [28]

Release

The game is scheduled for release on April 23, 2019, across Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[29] Pre-ordering the game will give the player access to the character Shao Kahn and, on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, access to the game's beta test, which is set to start on March 28, 2019.[30] A community reveal event was held on January 17, 2019 in Los Angeles and London.[31] The reveal event featured, among many others, a filmed interview with Ronda Rousey, the voice actor for Sonya Blade.[32] On February 27, 2019 a public online stress test was announced, to take place between March 15 and 17.[33]

Notes

  1. ^ Windows version developed by QLOC, while Nintendo Switch version is being developed by Shiver Entertainment.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Davenport, James. "Mortal Kombat 11's PC port should be much better than MKX's was". PC Gamer. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. ^ Chris, Moyse. "Mortal Kombat 11 for Switch being developed by Shiver Entertainment". Destructoid. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Mortal Kombat 11!". RogetMusic.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  4. ^ @WilbertRoger (7 Dec 2018). "Overjoyed to announce I'm writing the #MK11 cinematic soundtrack! Dream come true project, the MK franchise has been a huge part of my life since I was 10 and introduced me to arcade games, game music, and the martial arts. More news in the coming months :-) #gamemusic #gameaudio" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Prepare to Spill Blood, Dismember Foes in Mortal Kombat 11". Hardcore Gamer. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
  6. ^ "Prepare to Spill Blood, Dismember Foes in Mortal Kombat 11". Hardcore Gamer. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
  7. ^ "Here's How You Can Get In On The Mortal Kombat 11 Beta". Theouterhaven.net. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
  8. ^ Pramath (January 29, 2019). "Mortal Kombat 11's Switch Version Delayed To May 10 in Europe". Gaming Bolt. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  9. ^ Donaldson, Alex (January 18, 2019). "Mortal Kombat 11 hands-on: smart, slick and gloriously sick spine-crushing brawling". VG 247. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  10. ^ Fahey, Mike (January 18, 2019). "Everything We Learned At Today's Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal". IGN. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  11. ^ https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/01/mortal-kombat-11-gear-system-cosmetic/
  12. ^ "Mortal Kombat 11 Characters Roster: All Fighters Confirmed So Far". GameSpot. 18 January 2019.
  13. ^ https://www.mortalkombat.com/roster
  14. ^ Keane, Sean (January 19, 2019). "Mortal Kombat 11's first gameplay footage: new fatalities, characters revealed". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  15. ^ McWhertor, Michael (January 17, 2019). "Mortal Kombat 11: everything we know". Polygon. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  16. ^ Fischer, Tyler (February 2, 2019). "'Mortal Kombat 11': Kronika Confirmed As Not Playable". Comicbook.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  17. ^ Fenlon, Wes (January 17, 2019). "Mortal Kombat 11 goes deep on character customization". PC Gamer. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  18. ^ McWhertor, Michael (December 6, 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11 revealed, coming April 2019". Polygon.
  19. ^ "Mortal Kombat 11 Announced". Blue's News. December 7, 2018.
  20. ^ Wilde, Tyler (December 7, 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11 launches in April, here's the first trailer". PC Gamer.
  21. ^ Cooper, Dalton (8 December 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11: What Song Was Playing in the Trailer?". Game Rant.
  22. ^ Pierce, Joe (December 7, 2018). "New 21 Savage Music Soundtracks 'Mortal Kombat 11' Trailer". Complex.
  23. ^ Fischer, Tyler (December 8, 2018). "'Mortal Kombat 11's Trailer With 21 Savage Music Is Bad, So Here Are Some Alternatives". ComicBook.com.
  24. ^ Contaldi, Lou (December 8, 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11: You May Not Hate the Trailer's Music After Hearing it Dubbed to ELO's Mr. Blue Sky". DualShockers.
  25. ^ Patrick SeitzVerified account. "Patrick Seitz on Twitter: "Well, that's a hell of a way to find out I'm not voicing Scorpion in #MortalKombat11...‌ "". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
  26. ^ Vic Chao (2019-01-18). "Vic Chao on Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
  27. ^ [1]
  28. ^ https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/02/17/mcfarlane-toys-previews-figures-mortal-kombat-11-doom/
  29. ^ Fahey, Mike (December 6, 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11 Announced, Launching Globally April 23". Kotaku.
  30. ^ Macy, Seth G. (December 13, 2018). "Complete Guide to Mortal Kombat's Preorder Bonuses". IGN.
  31. ^ Vazquez, Suriel (December 6, 2018). "Mortal Kombat 11 Announced, Gets April Release Date". Game Informer.
  32. ^ Gera, Emily (January 17, 2019). "Ronda Rousey to Voice Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Kombat 11'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  33. ^ "How to register for the Mortal Kombat 11 Online Stress Test". ShackNews.com.
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