NetherRealm Studios' story and voiceover director, Dominic Cianciolo, discusses how the team came up with and implemented the time travel storyline in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, and how Westworld and Back to the Future Part II influenced the game.
NetherRealm has announced that Mortal Kombat 11 will no longer be a part of EVO Online this year, following allegations of abuse against tournament president and co-founder, Joey “Mr. Wizard” Cuellar. NetherRealm's statement on the matter reads as follows.
“We stand in solidarity with those who have spoken out against abuse. We will be pulling MK11 from EVO Online.”
EVO organizers recently placed Cuellar on administrative leave during a third-party investigation of abuse allegations. As it stands now, this year's EVO has just three games left in its lineup.
When we first heard about the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Twitter support said the package would include a game card with the base game, and download codes for the DLC. Turns out that information was incorrect.
Thanks to the updated cover art and listing for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection on Amazon, we now know that the entire package is going to be digital. If you buy that package at retail, you're getting a box with a bunch of codes...that's it. Over in the UK, there won't even be a physical presence for the game. The only option will be to access the DLC via the Switch eShop.
Mortal Kombat 11's next expansion, Aftermath, is out now. It features a new cinematic story, three new fighters--Sheeva, Fujin, and RoboCop--and three more skin packs launching over time. In a new GameSpot video, we're looking at some krazy kombos with the new characters.
Aftermath provides an all-new, cinematic story campaign that expands the Mortal Kombat 11 storyline with a time-bending narrative centered around trust and deceit. Through the immersive Story mode, players take on the role of various fighters to continue the epic saga as Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, must now enlist the help of unlikely allies and familiar foes to forge a new history as the fate of two worlds hang in the balance.
Two 80’s cyborgs enter, one leaves. Choose a side. It’s the rematch of the century!
Play as Terminator and face RoboCop on May 26th in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath and prove who is the better cyborg!
On May 26th the epic saga continues with Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath! This new entry expands the critically acclaimed story campaign of Mortal Kombat 11 with an all-new cinematic narrative centered around trust and deceit. Joining the fight will be Mortal Kombat alumni, Fujin and Sheeva, and guest character, RoboCop, making his series debut!
All Mortal Kombat 11 players will also have access to a free content update featuring new Stages, Stage Fatalities, and Friendships!
Franchise-First Story Expansion Continues the Epic Saga with New Playable Characters – Fujin, Sheeva and Guest Fighter, RoboCop
Fan-Favourite Stage Fatalities, Klassic Arenas and Friendships Return in Free Content Update for All Mortal Kombat 11 Players
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mortal Kombat™ 11: Aftermath, a new expansion for the hit videogame Mortal Kombat 11, the best-selling title in franchise history that was named Fighting Game of the Year at the 2019 D.I.C.E. Awards. Set for a global release on digital first on 26 May (from 4pm BST in the UK and Ireland) and developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath expands the critically acclaimed story campaign with an all-new, cinematic narrative centred around trust and deceit. The Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath expansion will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch™ system, PC and Stadia.*
The epic saga continues in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, as Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, must now enlist the help of unlikely allies and familiar foes to forge a new history as the fate of two worlds hang in the balance. Adding to the growing roster of playable fighters, the new expansion features the triumphant return of Fujin, the God of Wind who serves as Earthrealm’s protector alongside his brother Raiden, and Sheeva, the four-armed, half-human and half-dragon queen of the ancient Shokan race. RoboCop, the iconic, highly advanced cybernetic police officer will make his first appearance in the franchise, continuing the pedigree of popular Mortal Kombat guest fighters. RoboCop in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath features the voice and likeness of actor Peter Weller, who portrayed the popular character in both the original “RoboCop” (1987) film and “RoboCop 2” (1990) sequel. Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will also include three new character skin packs to be released over time.
Additionally, all Mortal Kombat 11 owners will have access to new Stages, including the return of the Klassic Dead Pool and Soul Chamber arenas, accompanied by Stage Fatalities, the fan-favourite finishing moves that use the environment to destroy opponents, and the popular Friendships feature from the ‘90s, which allows players to take down their adversaries with a hint of kindness. These features will be available as a free content update in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath release.
“Our fans have really enjoyed the story campaign in Mortal Kombat, and we’re happy to continue the narrative and add new characters to the roster with Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “In addition, Friendships and Stage Fatalities are being added as part of the free content update for all Mortal Kombat 11 players. Both are fan-favourite features that we’re excited to finally bring back to the franchise.”
New players can join the fight with the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection, featuring all characters, story content and game modes in one ultimate package. This compilation includes Mortal Kombat 11 along with all content from Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath and the previously released Kombat Pack, containing six downloadable content (DLC) characters – Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, Terminator T-800, The Joker and Spawn – plus 25 additional character skins. The Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection can be pre-ordered now* for £49.99 / €59.99 (SRP) with digital preorders offering immediate access to Mortal Kombat 11 and the Kombat Pack upon purchase. The physical version will be available this June in the Americas only.
Those who have already purchased Mortal Kombat 11 can preorder the Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath expansion now for £34.99 / €39.99 (SRP) or the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath + Kombat Pack Bundle for £39.99 / €49.99 (SRP).
All preorders will receive the Eternal Klash Skin Pack at launch, featuring three new character skin variants – “Unbound Rage” Scorpion inspired by Mortal Kombat (2011), “Son of Arctika” Sub-Zero inspired by Mortal Kombat: Deception and “Kori Power” Frost, a Klassic version of the Lin Kuei warrior.
A deluge of Spawn footage from Mortal Kombat 11 has rolled in. Check out the massive wave of content below. Be careful, as there's some spoilers included.
Its a good news/bad news situation for Mortal Kombat 11's Final Kombat tournament, which is set for March 8th, 2020. NetherRealm has announced that while the event will still take place, the live audience aspect is being cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. Anyone who purchased a ticket can get a refund, so long as they reach out before March 13th, 2020.
As for the tournament itself, that will be livestreamed online and continue as planned. Check out the full announcement of these details below.
— NetherRealm Studios (@NetherRealm) March 6, 2020
Ludi Lin is the actor portraying Liu Kang in the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, and it sounds like he had the time of his life shooting the movie. In an interview with JayneStars, Lin discusses how his real-life experience ties into Liu Kang, and also how much work it was filming.
“I got into fights when I was a kid. I didn’t like it when people picked on the weak, and I didn’t consider myself to be weak. I lost a lot of fights too. I also fought for what I thought was right. What I think is true. So that’s very Liu Kang. It was the most fighting that I’ve ever done before,” said Lin. “Director Simon McQuoid is very devoted to this world. He is very passionate about building a universe of Mortal Kombat, rather than one single fight film. He started a back story of the entire world and made sure to flesh out the characters, so that people feel it’s not just a video game and there is some substance behind it.”
