This is way over simply one other character pack.
NetherRealm Studios’ 2009 Mortal Komabt reboot arguably revolutionized combating games with its deeper, extra cinematic story presentation. The group has been rolling with that type of single-player content material ever since, however now it’s making an attempt one thing new – a post-launch story growth.
Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath is about to launch digitally on May 26th, so in just some weeks, and it’s mainly bucking the development of straightforward fighter cross DLC for the Mortal Kombat collection to as a substitute provide a fully-fledged growth pack expertise.
Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath: a brand new story growth with new characters
Aftermath introduces three new characters for the MK11 roster – two returning faces and one thrilling new visitor. The returning fighters even have a key position within the new story growth, which picks up the narrative proper the place the unique MK11 left off to inform an all-new story that has the identical stage of polish as the primary game’s cinematic story mode.
As a part of a digital preview occasion VG247 attended, MK co-creator Ed Boon showcased a couple of story scenes from the brand new growth, which continues the time-bending and universe-warping plot MK10 and 11 leaned into. We received’t get into precisely what it depicted in case there are some amongst you who haven’t completed MK11, however it sees characters bequeathed with new time journey skills compelled to group up with new allies with a view to head into the previous to vary historical past and the longer term. As ever, the destiny of Earthrealm and past is at stake.
One main element on this new story followers will love is that Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is again as Shang Tsung. The actor after all performed the character within the tacky but beloved nineties Mortal Kombat films and returned to the position for the face and voice of the character as MK11 fighter DLC. Here he has an opportunity to get caught into an precise story with the character, giving him a task that is likely to be as vital as his within the authentic MK film.
Also key to the story are returning fan favourite characters, who after all additionally be a part of the usual fighter roster.
MK3 character Sheeva is again, filling a task as an all-purpose grappler with highly effective grabs for each scenario. She’s described as a grasp brawler, and even has an unblockable teleport stomp transfer that can be utilized in set ups – so she sounds fairly nasty.
Also again is Fujin, Raiden’s wind god brother who first appeared in MK4. Fujin fights with the facility of the winds as nicely a sword and crossbow.
Then there’s the brand new character. The final visitor DLC drop was The Terminator, and so who higher as a great reverse quantity than RoboCop? The 80s motion film hero joins the roster to filter the dirtbags – and the character has the licensed voice and likeness of Peter Weller, the unique actor to play the position. Robocop has a technological arsenal at his disposal together with a flamethrower, riot protect, shoulder cannon with totally different ammunition varieties and, after all, his iconic Auto 9 Pistol.
Beyond that, the Aftermath growth may also get you three new character pores and skin packs – although these will likely be launched over time, and received’t all be accessible at launch.
As beforehand talked about, Aftermath releases digitally on May 26, and is out there in a couple of totally different codecs:
- Just the Aftermath growth for MK11 will price £34.99/$39.99. That will get you all the pieces talked about above.
- A bundle with Kombat Pack 1, bringing you updated on present DLC, is £39.99/$49.99. This contains Kombat Pack 1, which incorporates six further playable characters, and a bunch of skins.
- There’s additionally an entire Collection package deal that’ll get you the unique game and all DLC in a single package deal – so Aftermath and Kombat Pack 1 – and that’ll price $59.99/£49.99.
If you pre-order Aftermath, you’ll additionally get pores and skin pack with costumes for Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Frost. Aftermath is coming to each MK11 platform – so PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and even Google Stadia.
Free DLC Updates for all MK11 Owners
Beyond Aftermath, at this time’s announcement additionally contains information of some Mortal Kombat 11 updates for everybody who owns the game, no matter in the event that they wish to take out their wallets for the brand new content material.
A free replace that’ll arrive alongside Aftermath will add a bunch of fan-favorite, often-requested options to the MK11 expertise:
- Favorite Stages Return: levels that’ll be acquainted to collection followers make a return, together with the Dead Pool and Soul Chamber arenas.
- Stage Fatalities are again: ending off your opponent utilizing parts of the stage you’re presently enjoying on return on this replace. There have been a couple of hidden Stage Brutalities in MK11, however that is correct stage fatalities making a comeback.
- Friendships are superior: Friendships, the humiliating various ending strikes the place as a substitute of executing your opponent you do one thing pleasant, are again. Kill ’em with kindness!
