Mortal Kombat 2011 Facts and Information Thread - *Updated 21st July 2011
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Released Date's:
Worldwide: Tuesday 19th April 2011.
United Kingdom: Thursday 21st April 2011.
Platforms Xbox 360, Playstation 3
ESRB Rating: M for Mature/18+ - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity and Strong Language.
** The game has been denied by the Australian Classification Board and has subsequently been Banned in Australia..
* The Playstation 3 version will feature Stereoscopic 3D compatability.
A playable Demo for the game was released on March 8th 2011 for Playstation Plus+ subscribers and was subsequently released for all Playstation Network users on March 15th. An Xbox Live demo is planned but a release date has still not yet been announced.
Special Editions
* The Kollector's Edition of the game comes with Sub-Zero and Scorpion figurines, a collectible 110-page Art Book, downloadable content that includes an exclusive Ermac costume skin and Xbox Live avatar costumes.
* The Tournament Edition of the game comes with a arcade-style portable Fight Stick, and downloadable content that includes an exclusive Ermac costume skin and Xbox Live avatar costumes. The number of tournament editions was very limited with only 20,000 copies available in North America.
* The European Kollector's Edition of the game comes with a Statuette of Scorpion impaling Sub-Zero with his spear, a collectible 112-page Art Book, a Steelbook for the for the game, downloadable content that includes an exclusive Ermac costume skin and Xbox Live avatar costumes.
Pre-Order Details
* Pre-ordering the game at select retailers such as Gamestop, Bestbuy and Amazon allowed you to recieve exclusive character skins and their original fatalities of Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile respectively.
* Also, pre-ordering the game at select retailers such as Walmart, Toys'R'Us or purchasing the Mortal Kombat Movie on Blu-Ray allowed you to recieve exclusive retro character skins of Mileena, Kitana and Jade respectively.
Storyline
"After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance to save Earthrealm. To undo the Emperor's victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is most vulnerable...The Past."
This installment was essentially a retelling and reboot of the events from Mortal Kombat 1 to Mortal Kombat 3.
Raiden before recieving the finishing blow from Shao Kahn projects a mental message back to his younger self detailling what to come. Unsure what to make of it the younger Raiden becomes enlightened and with his new found knowledge pledges to prevent the Armageddon from ever materialising.
* It has also been revealed that the Story Mode will be the deepest of any fighting game ever. The structure of Story-Mode is said to be in the vain of MK vs DCU. It's length is to be longer than both Story Modes combined in MK vs DCU.
* Character Endings are to be in a stylized graphic novel inspired animated presentation. Not quite FMV rendered but definitely not static pictures.
Confirmed Characters
Roster is currently comprised of 29 Playable Characters (Including DLC).
• Scorpion
• Sub-Zero
• Liu Kang
• Kano
• Raiden
• Sonya
• Johnny Cage
• Reptile
• Kung Lao
• Jax
• Mileena
• Shang Tsung
• Baraka
• Kitana
• Cyrax
• Jade
• Sektor
• Kabal
• Sheeva
• Ermac
• Sindel
• Nightwolf
• Smoke
• Noob Saibot
• Stryker
• Quan Chi
• Cyber-Sub-Zero
• Shao Kahn (Boss)
• Kintaro (Sub-Boss)
• Goro (Sub-Boss)
• Kenshi (DLC)
• Skarlet (DLC)
• Rain (DLC)
• Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) (DLC)
• Kratos (God of War) - PS3 Exclusive
* Each character has Two Alternate Costumes minus Cyber-Sub-Zero, The Male and Female 'Ninjas' all have a Klassic Outfit available to purchase on Xbox Live/PSN..
* There will are two Secret Characters in this installment.
* Several post-UMK3 characters can be seen in the Arena backgrounds. Examples being Kira, Daegon, Frost, Rain, Li Mei, Reiko; Tanya, Havik, Sareena and Kenshi.
Gameplay
• Runs on a heavily modified Unreal 3 Engine.
• Game runs consistently at 60 FPS (Frames Per Second).
• Core gameplay mechanic is 2D with 3D rendered graphics.
• The game is supposedly the fastest paced MK game ever.
• Control Layout is in the form of Front Arm, Rear Arm, Front Leg, Rear Leg.
• Heavy emphasis on Kustom Kombos.
• Characters have their own unique match Intro's, Round Get-Ups and Outro's/Victory Pose's.
• Each character plays differently than the rest, Big focus on individuality.
• There are currently 2 throws per character. One Forward throw and one Backward throw.
• Some characters use their weapons during Kombo's alas MK3.
• Character's are modelled internally which provides better aesthetics for the X-Ray attacks and Fatalities.
• Character model damage is no longer superficial to the characters surface. The characters full model now has damage capacity.
• Blood is now more realistic. It is now also dynamic. It splashes in the direction based on the attack. It also splatters on you and your opponent aswell as the floor and walls and stays there for the remainder of the match.
• Character models can be dismembered/split at 12 different points for X-Ray Moves and Fatalities.
• There is no Run button. Dashing takes it's place.
• Dan Forden's 'Toasty' makes a comeback during gameplay on occasion.
Power Meter
• Tier 1. (E) Enhanced/Amplified version of a Special Move.
• Tier 2. (Lightning Bolt) Combo Breaker.
• Tier 3. (X) Special X-ray like attack which demonstrates the damage inflicted on your opponent internally in slow-motion.
Tag Team
• Allows 2 vs 2 Kombat.
• Each character has their own unique entry and exit.
• Tag Partner can swap out and in or enter with their own unique Special Move
• Ablility to call in your partner for assistance using one of their Special Moves..
Khallenge Tower
• There are a total of 300 missions to complete.
• Works similarly to the Arcade Ladder.
• In order to move up the Tower you have to complete specific tasks during a fight. Difficulty increases as you progress.
• You earn Kurrency for each Khallenge.
• Ability to buy your way past a Khallenge if it proves too difficult.
• There are also other modes including Zombie Horde/Tarkatan Horde type modes along with Armless and Headless modes.
Game Modes
• Test Your Might
• Test Your Sight
• Test Your Strike
• Test Your Luck
The Krypt
• Will be returning in this installment
• Will be the most intricate and elaborate Krypt ever but will not be to the same mass scale as Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.
Confirmed Fighting Arenas
The number of Fighting Arenas is stated to be around the 18-24 mark.
The Icon indicates the Arena has a Stage Fatality.
• Shang Tsung's Throne Room
• The Cathedral
• Soul Chamber
• The Deadpool
• Jade's Desert
• The Netherrealm
• Training Dojo
• The Pit II
• The Pit II - Day
• The Subway
• Goro's Lair
• The Armory
• Garden Shrine
• Garden Shrine -Night
• The Living Forest
• Shao Kahn's Throne Room
• The Graveyard
• Kahn's Kolliseum
• The Pit Bottom
• Evil Monastery
• The Bell Tower
• Flesh Pits
• The Wastelands
• City Rooftops
• City Rooftops - Dusk
• City Rooftops - Night
• The Bridge
• The Courtyard
• The Courtyard - Night
• Chamber of The Flame (God of War) - PS3 Exclusive.
* Stage Fatalities return for certain Arenas. Some classic Arenas may recieve their first Stage Fatality. Has also been stated that they are considering maybe having two Stage Fatalities on some Arenas..
* Each Arena will have it's own unique feature and it's own special dynamics..
Fatalities
It has been confirmed that there will be two fatalities per character. Some characters have a Third Fatality and all have their unique Stage Fatality input commands. Each character can also perform a Babality. A detailed description will be added soon.
Online Multiplayer
• Will be available in 1v1 Kombat and Tag-Team Kombat
• King of The Hill mode, where up to 8 players can be in a room spectating and fighting one another to become the champion. Whilst in theatre mode you can 'boo' and 'cheer' the players currently fighting and imbue Respect Points upon them. Little Avatars resembling MKD's 'Puzzle Kombat' characters represent you as a player in this game mode.
• Emphasis on Kommunity play. This includes a Spectator mode. During this mode you can rate the fighting players a score and can also express feelings whilst watching the match.
• New system incorporating Respect points. Will also influence Achievements and In-Game progress..
Downloadable Content
Netherrealm Studio's has stated that they are to be very aggressive with DLC, releasing content post-release to prolong the lifespan of the game.
Update: 27th March 2011: New blood-born kombatant, Skarlet and the popular blind swordsman, Kenshi have been confirmed to be the first two characters to be available for DLC. They will be released seperately, but DLC characters may be consolidated all together in a future bundle.
Update: 9th June 2011: The Retro Klassic Kostumes which were previously only available for those who pre-ordered was released on 7th June 2011 on Xbox Live and PSN. The pack includes outfits for Scorpion, Mileena, Reptile, Jade, Ermac, Kitana and Sub-Zero. Also contained is Klassic Fatalities for Scorpion, Reptile and Sub-Zero. Available for purchase now for 400 Microsoft Points or $/£4.99 on Xbox Live and PSN respectively.
Update: 14th June 2011: Skarlet will be available for download on Xbox Live and PSN on June 21st 2011. Accompanying her are Klassic MK3 costumes for Cyrax and Sektor. Also the Edenian Prince, Rain has been confirmed as a downloadable Kombatant and will be available this summer along with an unnanounced fourth DLC character!
Update: 20th June 2011: A Season Pass has been announced which will be exclusively for Xbox Live. The Pass will entitle you to purchase all four characters for the price of three! It will cost 1200 Microsoft Points and inevitably saves you 400 MS Points when against purchasing each character seperately. It becomes available on June 21st 2011. As the characters become available over the summer, the Season Pass enables you to have the character download as soon as they're released!
Future DLC has been stated to potentially consist of:
• Additional Characters
• Additional Arenas
• Added Gameplay Modes and Changes
• Extra Fatalities
• Alternate Costumes
Official Strategy Guides
Two Strategy Guides will be available from Prima Games - The Standard Guide and the Kollector's Guide. Below is the content of the Kollector's Edition:
* All content from the Standard Edition Guide
* Exclusive theme song from Teenage Riot Records
* Behind the Music - Exclusive interviews with the theme song artists
*Tournament caliber strategy for the serious tournament players
* Inside NetherRealm Studio feature
* Massive concept art section
* Laminated move reference cards for all characters
* Character histories with Fatality gallery and warrior evolution
* Embossed Hardcover with special foil logo
Information Release Schedule.
• Debut Trailer released June 10th.
• First Reveal at E3 2010.
• Exclusive Gamespot Stage Demo at E3 2010.
• Media Embargo placed on E3 2010 Content.
• Not Shown at Comic Con 2010.
• Showcased at X10 in Toronto.
• More Characters and Arenas Announced at GamesCon 2010.
• Shadows Trailer released August 31st.
• Playable Build at PAX 2010.
• First MKast released September 13th.
• Official Website launched October 12th.
• Playable Build at the Electronic Games Show 2010..
• Second MKast (Part 1 of 4) released October 25th.
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