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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced Mortal Kombat, a new instalment in the fighting game franchise which first brought a never before seen level of blood and gore to the genre back in 1992.
Mortal Kombat is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon. The game is scheduled for release in 2011 for Xbox 360 and PS3.
After the fun, but relatively tame MK vs DC Universe, the iconic fight franchise returns to its mature roots with a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favourite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before.
In addition, Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new gameplay features including tag team and what Warner claims to be the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive line-up of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.
“We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Mortal Kombat,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “This game really is a response to what players have been demanding: mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!”
Mortal Kombat will also introduce extensive online multiplayer modes. Up to four players can battle “tag-team”, two players can team up in the new “Co-op Arcade Mode” or compete against another team online.
