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As of the reveal, the characters shown thus far are:

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As of the reveal, the characters shown thus far are:!! Playable roster



Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTams2yc0s Announcement trailer]]

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Previews: !! Trailers
* Gameplay:
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve9k3IiFu88 Jan 17, 2019]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUi9C2uKM6o Jan 17, 2019 Fatalities Teaser]],
* Story Mode: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fJ69JHA7M4 Story Mode Prologue]]
* Characters: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1K95JEXN0 Sonya Blade]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGriZJq7nKg Geras]]
* Other: [[https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=UoTams2yc0s Announcement trailer]]

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is the upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise.

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is the upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise.
franchise, and the sucessor of ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''.



* TheBusCameBack: After being absent from [[VideoGame/MortalKombatX the last game]], Shao Kahn returns as a playable fighter. Skarlet and Baraka also come back.

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* TheBusCameBack: TheBusCameBack:
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After being absent from [[VideoGame/MortalKombatX the last game]], Shao Kahn returns as a playable fighter. fighter.
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Skarlet and Baraka also come back.back as playable characters after sitting out ''X'' as a comicbook-exclusive character and unplayable Story Mode opponent, respectively.



* OffWithHisHead: It's not ''Mortal Kombat'' unless someone gets decapitated. At the end of the announcement trailer, Classic Scorpion finishes off Raiden by chopping off his head, then pulling it back towards himself with his spear.

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* OffWithHisHead: LateArrivalSpoiler: [[spoiler:Raiden beheads Shinnok]].
* OffWithHisHead:
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It's not ''Mortal Kombat'' unless someone gets decapitated. At the end of the announcement trailer, Classic Scorpion finishes off Raiden by chopping off his head, then pulling it back towards himself with his spear.spear.
** At the beginning of the Story Mode, we're shown how [[spoiler:Raiden offs Shinnok's head, leading to TheStinger of ''X'']].



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* DarkerAndEdgier: Undoubtedly because of the hightened gore and violence, but you also have elements such as Raiden being corrupted, and the backgrounds either showing your favorite stages in complete ruin, or looking more like they came from a creepypasta.
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* TheBusCameBack: After being absent from [[VideoGame/MortalKombatX the last game]], Shao Kahn returns as a playable fighter.

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* TheBusCameBack: After being absent from [[VideoGame/MortalKombatX the last game]], Shao Kahn returns as a playable fighter. Skarlet and Baraka also come back.
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* Returning: Scorpion, (Dark) Raiden, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sub-Zero, Baraka, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Shao Kahn (PreOrderBonus)

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* Returning: Scorpion, (Dark) Raiden, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sub-Zero, Baraka, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Kabal, Shao Kahn (PreOrderBonus)
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* Newcomers: Kronika

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* Newcomers: Kronika
Kronika, Geras

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* Veterans
** Scorpion
** (Dark) Raiden
** Liu Kang
** Sub-Zero
** Baraka
** Sonya Blade
** Shao Kahn (pre-order DownloadableContent)

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* Veterans
** Scorpion
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Returning: Scorpion, (Dark) Raiden
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Raiden, Liu Kang
** Sub-Zero
** Baraka
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Kang, Kung Lao, Sub-Zero, Baraka, Sonya Blade
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Blade, Skarlet, Shao Kahn (pre-order DownloadableContent)
(PreOrderBonus)
* Newcomers: Kronika
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** Baraka
** Sonya Blade
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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise.

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an the upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise.
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This seems to be pretty speculative. For all we know, Shao Kahn isn't canon to the game's story.


* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:Shao Kahn. Considering that he was KilledOffForReal at the end of [=MK9=], it's hard to believe that his comeback would be canon.]]
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This is the official box art.


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* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:Shao Kahn. Considering that he was KilledOffForReal at the end of [=MK9=], it's hard to believe that his comeback would be canon.]]
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The game introduces Custom Character Variations, which allow more in-depth customization of a character's fighting style. ''[=MK1=]'' also marks the switch from Unreal Engine 3 to 4, resulting in enhanced graphics.

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The game introduces Custom Character Variations, which allow more in-depth customization of a character's fighting style. ''[=MK1=]'' ''[=MK11=]'' also marks the switch from Unreal Engine 3 to 4, resulting in enhanced graphics.
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Revealed on Best Buy Canada's website.

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** Liu Kang
** Sub-Zero

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* YourHeadAsplode: In the announcement trailer, Raiden zaps Scorpion's head, causing it to explode.

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* ThemeTuneRap: The first trailer uses the original "Immortal" by 21 Savage as the official theme song.
* YourHeadAsplode: In the announcement trailer, Raiden zaps Scorpion's head, causing it to explode.explode.

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* TheBusCameBack: After being absent from [[VideoGame/MortalKombatX the last game]], Shao Kahn returns as a playable fighter.
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[[caption-width-right:350:You're next!]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:You're next!]]
[[caption-width-right:350:[[TagLine You're next!]]]]

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The previous description was speculation and did not mention the custom variations. The trailer is not necessarily bloodier than the previous ones, so Bloodier And Gorier is misuse.


''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting plot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3'') to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests more timeline screw at play).

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting plot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3'') to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests franchise.

The game introduces Custom Character Variations, which allow
more timeline screw at play).
in-depth customization of a character's fighting style. ''[=MK1=]'' also marks the switch from Unreal Engine 3 to 4, resulting in enhanced graphics.



Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTams2yc0s Announcement trailer]]



* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion, however, returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, kicking his head and launching his iconic spear through his mouth.

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* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks CharacterCustomization: The new Custom Character Variations system allows you to customize the graphic update, fighters' moves more in-depth than before.
* OffWithHisHead: It's not ''Mortal Kombat'' unless someone gets decapitated. At
the reveal trailer shows end of the announcement trailer, Classic Scorpion and Dark finishes off Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up by chopping off his head]]. New Scorpion, however, returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden head, then pulling it back towards himself with his katana, kicking his head and launching his iconic spear through his mouth.spear.
* YourHeadAsplode: In the announcement trailer, Raiden zaps Scorpion's head, causing it to explode.

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* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion however returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, kicking his head and launching his iconic spear through his mouth.

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* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion however Scorpion, however, returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, kicking his head and launching his iconic spear through his mouth.

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It's planned for release on April 23,2019 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC.

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It's planned for release on April 23,2019 23, 2019 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC.
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* ArtEvolution: The technology powering ''MK11'' is Unreal Engine 4, as opposed to 3 in previous ''Mortal Kombat'' installments. As such there is a bump in artistic style to go with it.

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* ArtEvolution: The technology powering ''MK11'' ''[=MK11=]'' is Unreal Engine 4, as opposed to 3 in previous ''Mortal Kombat'' installments. As such there is a bump in artistic style to go with it.
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* ArtEvolution: The game has an even more graphical update, with photo-realistic character designs.

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* ArtEvolution: The game has an even more graphical update, technology powering ''MK11'' is Unreal Engine 4, as opposed to 3 in previous ''Mortal Kombat'' installments. As such there is a bump in artistic style to go with photo-realistic character designs.it.
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It's planned to be released on April 23,2019 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC.

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It's planned to be released for release on April 23,2019 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC.
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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting plot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests more timeline screw at play).

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting plot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) 3'') to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests more timeline screw at play).
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* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion however returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, and kicking his head and launches his iconic spear through his mouth.

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* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion however returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, and kicking his head and launches launching his iconic spear through his mouth.
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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests more timeline screw at play).

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot plot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass suggests more timeline screw at play).
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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass hints at more timeline screw at play).

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass hints at suggests more timeline screw at play).
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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance.

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''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance.
relevance. Also there appear to be two Scorpions, with Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blowing his head off]] with lightning only for another Scorpion (wearing an outfit similar to the one he donned in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3) to materialize and eviscerate the thunder god, hinting at some sort of paradox at work (the new character touching what appears to be a mystical hourglass hints at more timeline screw at play).



** Raiden

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** (Dark) Raiden
** Shao Kahn (pre-order DownloadableContent)
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It's planned to be released on April 23,2019 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC.
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[[caption-width-right:350:You're next!]]

''Mortal Kombat 11'' is an upcoming eleventh official FightingGame entry in the ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' franchise. While the plot synopsis is currently unknown, the reveal trailer reveals a new character near the end, hinting pot relevance.

As of the reveal, the characters shown thus far are:
* Veterans
** Scorpion
** Raiden

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* ArtEvolution: The game has an even more graphical update, with photo-realistic character designs.
* BloodierAndGorier: Thanks to the graphic update, the reveal trailer shows Scorpion and Dark Raiden beating each other to bloody pulps, until Raiden [[YourHeadAsplode blows up his head]]. New Scorpion however returns the favor by dashing through him, decapitating Dark Raiden with his katana, and kicking his head and launches his iconic spear through his mouth.

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