Mortal Kombat Announced For 2011

Xbox 360, PS3

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Mortal Kombat, the most brutal installment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in 2011. Mortal Kombat is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.

The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a return to the series' mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favourite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before (we hope). In addition, Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new gameplay features including tag team and the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive lineup of the game's iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.

“We are bringing the Mortal Kombat franchise back to gamers with the talented NetherRealm Studios team creating the game fans long to play,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Re-establishing the brand with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Mortal Kombat innovates on past games while staying true to the brand’s legendary characters and fighting style.”

“We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Mortal Kombat,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “This game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!”

Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game modes as well as the most extensive online experience ever seen in a fighting game. Up to 4 players can battle 'tag-team'- 2 players can team up in the new 'Co-op Arcade Mode' or compete against another team online.

Reader Comments:

Posted by G-Train 13/06/2010 3:29pm

Online fighters: Where net speed trumpts skill.

Posted by insanopointless 13/06/2010 4:44pm

It looks like a bit of fun, the fatalities seem pretty cool and that, but fighters aren't a good investment for me anymore. I never play them for long.

Posted by G-Train 13/06/2010 7:33pm

They're fantastic when you hangout with mates on a regular basis - I couldn't count the hours I spent on Soul Calibur in uni. But unless MK is lightyears ahead of DoA4's networking, this title won't be making my list.