The unfulfilling approaches to the game's dynamic single-player content and progression may feel like they've totally whiffed (at least at this early stage), but Mortal Kombat 11 hits where it matters." There's a diverse roster of interesting characters and playstyles, and the story mode is an entertaining romp. Streamlined mechanics keep the act of fighting furiously exciting no matter what your skill level, and comprehensive tutorials encourage you to dig into the nitty-gritty.
In it, GameSpot's Edmond Tran writes, "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. If you're interested in what it's like to play MK11, you can check out our Mortal Kombat 11 review-in-progress. You can check out all of the Mortal Kombat 11 skins we've spotted so far. This includes changing the look of the character (for instance, Scorpion's mask, katana, and spear can all be replaced) and other things like abilities, intros, victory celebrations, and AI behavior. Prior to that, a story trailer confirmed gunslinger Erron Black and Cassie Cage, one of the so-called Kombat Kids along with the aforementioned Jacqui Briggs, will also be returning.Ĭharacters won't necessarily be the same every time you fight them: they each have different variations that impact their abilities, and players have a variety of customization options as their disposal beyond that. NetherRealm released a new Mortal Kombat 11 trailer that showcased off one of Jacqui Briggs's Fatalities, but in the process it confirmed another addition to the roster: Kotal Kahn, the Aztec-inspired Emperor of the Outworld, who made his debut in MKX. Those aren't the only new characters we got a look at recently. Shang Tsung will also serve as the guide in the Krypt, where players go to unlock new items. This time around, the sorcerer's likeness is based on Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor who portrayed him in the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. On top of that, the studio surprised fans by revealing MK11's first DLC character: Shang Tsung. At C2E2, NetherRealm confirmed that Noob Saibot will be returning in the upcoming game. Prior to those reveals, we got a look at a couple of other fan-favorites. That joins old favorites like Liu Kang, Jax, and Kung Lao, all of whom were revealed in a MK11 trailer shown off at Sony's first State of Play event. Prior to her was Kitana, and before that, we learned about two brand-new fighters: the Elder God Cetrion and the Kollector, a greedy, mafia-like enforcer for the Outworld Empire.
The final confirmation came just hours before the game's launch, as part of a pre-release Kombat Kast livestream: Frost is the final playable character in the base roster. But here we're focused on those who have been 100% confirmed by NetherRealm. There are more fighters still to come as part of the Kombat Pass, and a leak has potentially revealed who all of those will be.
Below, you'll find the complete list of characters who will be available on day one, plus the two DLC character we know about, bringing the total to 25. With its release date upon us, we know every playable character you'll be able to play as following a several-month-long drip feed from developer NetherRealm.
The full Mortal Kombat 11 launch roster has been revealed.