

In our review of Mortal Kombat 11, senior editor Edmond Tran stated: "MK11 isn't just a sequel for series fans and NetherRealm devotees, it's a gateway into the realm of fighting games for anyone who has a passing interest in watching ruthless warriors beat each other silly. See our Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath pre-order guide for more details on the expansion's pre-order bonuses and purchase options.
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Current owners of Mortal Kombat 11 and the original Kombat Pack, can upgrade to the Aftermath expansion for $40, while owners of the base game can purchase the Aftermath + Kombat Pack bundle for $50. This will include all existing DLC characters and skins for $60. Though details are scarce on how he'll fight, the original film's actor Peter Weller will reprise the role for his appearance in MK11, for complete authenticity.įor newcomers looking to jump into Mortal Kombat 11's new content, an Aftermath Kollection will be available for purchase. Originally from the hyper-violent 1987 action-film directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop is a well-armed and immensely powerful action-hero, which makes him an excellent fit for MK. Each will have a significant role in the new story missions, which will reveal where their allegiances truly lie, and who they'll come into conflict with.Ĭontinuing with the tradition of introducing guest characters-with previous MK11 guests being Spawn, The Joker, and The Terminator-Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will see the arrival of the first guest character for year two: Detroit's own cyborg police officer, RoboCop. While both characters have made brief appearances in the last two games, they're playable once again in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath.
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While these new additions will arrive with Aftermath, the new stages and friendships will be available for all players later as a free update.Īftermath will also bring back classic fighters like the wind god Fujin and the Shokan warrior Sheeva, who've been absent from the roster for quite sometime. Friendships have been absent from the series since 1997's Mortal Kombat Trilogy, so this is the first time in over 20 years that the alternate finishing move has been in a Mortal Kombat game.

In addition, Aftermath will bring back stage fatalities and friendships, which will end grotesque matches on a much lighter note. The new epilogue storyline for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will introduce much of the new content coming to MK11, which includes revisits to classic stages like MK2's Dead Pool and MK3's Soul Chamber. Now Playing: Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath DLC: Everything You Need To Know In Under 3 Minutes

However, Shang Tsung and his allies Nightwolf and Fujin intervene, revealing a greater threat is at play.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Set immediately after MK11's conclusion, which saw Liu Kang ascend to Godhood and defeat Kronika, he and Raiden seek to create a new and better timeline for all realms. (You can check out a new Aftermath gameplay trailer here.) For the first time in the series, Mortal Kombat will see an expansion to the game's existing main story, which will bring recurring antagonist Shang Tsung to the forefront. Releasing on May 26 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Stadia, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will mark the beginning of year two content for NetherRealm's fighting game. In addition to adding three new fighters-including the next guest character RoboCop-it also includes new stages, stage fatalities and friendships, and, unexpectedly, more story content. Now, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath has been revealed, and it's the first expansion of its kind for the franchise.

NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat 11 recently celebrated its first anniversary, and the developers even teased that more content was on the way for the evolving fighting game.
