TGAs 2018: Mortal Kombat 11 officially announced for April 2019

NeatherRealm is back with one of gaming’s most beloved franchises: Mortal Kombat. In a new CG trailer, they showcased a mysterious new take on an almost evil-esque Raiden battling it out with Scorpion in a gory fight to 21 Savage’s original song “Immortal”.

Details are scarce on what the game is about and what exactly new features are coming to this new entry but you can read the game’s official description for a little insight below.

“The all new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control to customize the fighters and make them your own. The new graphics engine showcasing every skull-shattering, eye-popping moment, brings you so close to the fight you can feel it. And featuring a roster of new and returning Klassic Fighters, Mortal Kombat’s best in class cinematic story mode continues the epic saga over 25 years in the making.”

“By giving players more creative control, Mortal Kombat 11 is a testament to why this iconic franchise is so strong and increasingly relevant after more than 25 years,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “This game showcases NetherRealm Studios’ extensive talent to innovate and create epic experiences for the Mortal Kombat fans and new players alike.”

Mortal Kombat 11 will hit in April but NetherRealm is doing a community reveal event on January 17th, 2019 for the first gameplay reveal and more details. Players who pre-order will be granted access to Shao Kahn as a playable fighter and the beta before the game’s launch.

“It’s exciting to finally announce Mortal Kombat 11 and showcase what the team has been working on,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “Our Custom Character Variation System opens up an infinite amount of options for players to personalize their favorite fighters. We can’t wait until January when we’ll be showing more of the game.”

Mortal Kombat 11 is coming to Xbox One, PS4, PC, AND Nintendo Switch on April 23rd, 2019.