Mortal Kombat

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About This Game

Mortal Kombat is a 2011 fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios. It is the ninth main installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise and a soft reboot of the series. Although beginning during the events of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, the plot retroactively revisits the earliest period in the Mortal Kombat series: the events of the first three games. The storyline follows Raiden, the divine protector of Earth, as he attempts to change the outcome of the Armageddon events by contacting his past self.

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Companies

  • Developer:

    NetherRealm Studios

  • Publisher:

    WB Games

Franchise Info

  • Series:

    Mortal Kombat

  • Collection:

    Mortal Kombat

Release Dates per platform

  • PlayStation 3:

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Xbox 360:

    Apr 19, 2011

  • PlayStation Vita:

    May 01, 2012

  • PC (Microsoft Windows):

    Jul 03, 2013

Age Rating

US & CA
US & CA rating system
AU
AU rating system

Game Engine

  • Unreal Engine 3:

    Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) is a computer game engine developed by Epic Games. It is the third generation of the Unreal Engine, designed for DirectX 9-, 10-, and 11-capable PCs, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and OpenGL-based OSes (Mac OS X, iOS). Its renderer supports many advanced techniques including HDRR, per-pixel lighting, and dynamic shadows, and builds upon the tools available in previous versions of the engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely—it’s still a fun arcade fighter with iconic Fatalities and fast matches. It’s simple, bloody, and influential in fighting game history.
Both—you can play single-player vs CPU or local multiplayer. No online mode in the original, but two‑player duking is built‑in.
Very—this was the game that kicked off the original Fatalities and stirred major controversy for its blood and finishing moves. Expect full gore.
Yes—it uses a simple 5‑button layout (high/low punch & kick, plus block). Combos are basic, but learning Fatalities gives it depth.
Yes—it’s included in Arcade Archives, console compilations, and online platforms—most versions include uncut arcade content.

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