Are you excited for Mortal Kombat X? If you’re reading this, chances are high that you are. If you haven’t been able to read up on every Mortal Kombat X info out there, we have you covered.
In the gallery below, read up on every relevant Mortal Kombat X news, as well as gameplay clips, which we’ve rounded up in one of our “Everything You Need to Know” posts.
Make sure to check back next week for our Mortal Kombat X review to see if the game is more Mortal Kombat III or if it lives up to its legacy. Oh, and if you want to snag it for free, we’re giving it away along with Bloodborne, and MLB 15: The Show!
What do you think of Mortal Kombat X so far? And more importantly, will you be picking it up come April 14?
Mortal Kombat X - Everything You Need to Know
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Mortal Kombat X - Everything You Need to Know
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There's a Free-to-Play Mobile Version That Will Unlock Main Game Content
Synergy! Mortal Kombat X has a F2P version on mobile, and playing it will net you some goodies in the main game.
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Watch the Official MKX Fightpad in Action, Not Available for PS3, PS4 in the UK
Mortal Kombat X will have an official fightpad for those who prefer that to an arcade stick, and regular controller.
However, those in the UK and want to buy the pad for the PS3 and PS4, will have a tough time getting one, sadly.
Franchise creator Ed Boon also confirmed that the PS3 fight sticks will work with the PS4 version of MKX.
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The Story Will Be a Direct Continuation of MK9
At gamescom 2014, studio boss Ed Boon confirmed that Mortal Kombat X will be a "direct continuation" of MK9; and that it will span 25 years.
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There's Already a Day One Update Out Now
While Mortal Kombat X is set for release on April 10, there's already a day one 1.8GB update out now.
From the PS4's update history, here's what NetherRealm changed:
- Improved online stability
- Multiplayer invite improvements
- Gameplay fixes and balancing
- Localized language fixes
- Bug fixes
There's a few more changes (allegedly) that the patch did, and you can read more about it here.
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Lose Yourself in Lots and Lots of Gameplay Videos
Can't wait next week? We have a lot of gameplay videos to whet your appetite!
Bunch of Characters and Fatalities
Here's What the Character Selection Screen and Skins Look Like
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Here are the Trophies You Can Earn
Spoiler? Nah, not really...well, it might be for some.
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Don't Expect a Demo
Nope, no demo for anyone, sadly.
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NetherRealm Isn't Developing the Last-Gen Versions
In order to be focused "100 percent" for next-gen, Warner Bros. has tapped High Voltage to develop MKX for PS3 and Xbox 360.
High Voltage has worked on Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition for the PS4 and PC, and a few other games.
You can read the full story, as well as WB's full statement on it here.
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Yep, MKX Has a Season Pass
Mortal Kombat X will have a Season Pass, which its predecessor also had.
The "Kombat Pack" will include four full characters, and five new skin packs.
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MKX Will Have Brutalities, Fatalities and
Find fatalities in the game hard to pul off? NetherRealm has you covered in that area with "easy" fatalities.
Brutalities have also been confirmed...ouch!
Finally, a new "-ality" has been introduced, which is perfect for online matches...the "Quitality"
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It Might Have Micro-Transactions
In an interview, NetherRealm Studios Marketing Manager Brian Goodman let slip that the company was not “yet” prepared to discuss micro-transactions, hinting that they could be present in the game. He then noted that a future announcement would be made on the subject.
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DLC?! Spawn, Jason Voorhees and More, but No Platform-Exclusive Ones
First the good news: players can try the DLC characters without buying the content in the "Living Towers" mode.
However, even so, there's a lot of DLC stuff planned for MKX, and you might balk at it if you're not used to that sort of thing
Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th movie series has been confirmed to be in one "pack." You can read up on every pack's content here.
The Predator has also been confirmed to make an appearance
Remember Spawn? He might also make an appearance, too.
Finally, another bit of good news! NetherRealm has confirmed that MKX will not have platform-exclusive characters. That's good, right?
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Learn More About Living Towers and Faction War
Spicing things up in MKX are the Living Towers and Faction Wars. It's kind of hard to explain, so I'll let this video do the talking.
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Here are the Mortal Kombat Kollector's Editions
If you like collecting various stuff, Mortal Kombat X will have a Premium, Limited, and Kollector's edition available at launch.
Ranging from $90-$180, the content included varies a fair bit.
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Goro is a Pre-Order Bonus, Watch Him Be Brutal Now
Sadly, the four-armed boss of MK1 is now sectioned off as a pre-order bonus. If you're on the fence, go watch this video to see what you might be missing (or not).
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We Played It Already, and Talked to NetherRealm About It, Too!
Yep, we got some early hands-on time with Mortal Kombat X and here's what we thought of it so far.
Oh, we also interviewed NetherRealm about DLC, the roster, fatalities and more.
