It seemsMortal Kombat 11is not dead yet. Despite releasingMortal Kombat 11: Aftermathonly 5 months ago, NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games have announced thatMK11will be receiving yet another re-release in the form ofMortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, the major difference being that this version will bring the game to next generation consoles very shortly after their release. Releasing alongside this edition of the game are three DLC fighters in the form of Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo,Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3’s Rain, and the highly requested fan favorite Mileena.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimateis the definitive version ofMortal Kombat 11, compiling all of the content released from the game so far and the newly announced Kombat Pack 2.It also includes all of the content introduced inMK11: Aftermath, including the game’s story expansion and its characters Fujin, RoboCop, and Sheeva. Owners ofMortal Kombat 11and its current expansions orMortal Kombat 11: Aftermathcan upgrade toMortal Kombat 11 Ultimateby purchasing Kombat Pack 2 for $14.99 from October 15th.
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While this new version of the game will be available on current generation consoles and Nintendo Switch,Ultimatewill also release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upon its release on November 17th. These versions will allow for dynamic 4K resolutions, enhanced visuals and loading times, and cross-generation cross-play compatibility for select gameplay modes. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions will also be available as free upgrades to players who upgrade to theMortal Kombat 11 Ultimateversion of the game either before or after it releases. Owners of the base versions ofMortal Kombat 11andMortal Kombat 11: Aftermathcan also access a free upgrade of those versions of the game to the next generation consoles too.
The introduction of cross-play allowsplayers on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X to play together. It will not allow players on Nintendo Switch, PC, or Google Stadia to play across those consoles.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimatepre-orders will go love on October 15th for a standard retail price of $59.99, however the physical version on PlayStation 4 will not release until January 2021. The Nintendo Switch version will also not release physically in North America. Players choosing to pre-orderUltimatedigitallywill gain immediate access toMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath.
Given the lack of substantial fighting game events in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this new version ofMortal Kombat 11along with the introduction is an excellent move from NetherRealm and WB Games to keep the game relevant heading into the next generation. While the studio is expected to announceInjustice 3in the near future, it is exciting to see that support forMortal Kombat 11is continuing into the next generation.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimatewill release for Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 17th 2020.
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