It is without a doubt that NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat 11 is one of 2019's most popular fighting games that still remains relevant today. Of course, much of Mortal Kombat 11's success can be attributed to the studio's consistent support for the game, which includes constant updates and introduction of new DLC characters. Now, NetherRealm has announced a new major story expansion for Mortal Kombat 11 called Aftermath.
Over the next couple of days since the announcement, NetherRealm Studios revealed everything that players can expect in Mortal Kombat 11's upcoming DLC expansion, and it appears that there are tons of new content both paid and free that will be introduced in the game once the expansion releases. Now, players interested in picking up Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath can find everything there is to know about the upcoming DLC from new characters, features, pre-order bonuses, and its price and bundles available.
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Characters & Story Expansion
Of course, the biggest content update that players are probably the most interested in is the new roster of fighters that are going to be introduced in Mortal Kombat 11. During the weeks leading up to Aftermath's announcement, rumors about RoboCop coming to the game had surfaced online. Now, these rumors were confirmed by NetherRealm Studios when it was announced that RoboCop will be joining the list of fighters alongside Fujin and Sheeva. Players would be happy to know that all three DLC characters will be available in the game once the expansion releases.
As for the other major content update, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is also set to introduce a new story expansion that will revolve around events that pick up directly where Mortal Kombat 11 left off. The official blurb of the story expansion revealed that "Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, must now enlist the help of unlikely allies and familiar foes to forge a new history as the fate of two worlds hang in balance."
Release Date
During the official announcement of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, NetherRealm Studios revealed that the expansion will release on May 26, 2020. Furthermore, Aftermath will be available on all platforms that Mortal Kombat 11 is on, namely the PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. During its release, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will only be available digitally, and players can pre-order them via Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and the Nintendo eShop.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Players who pre-order Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will be rewarded with the Eternal Klash Skin Pack, which will feature three new classic character skin variants that players will receive at launch. These three new character skin packs are as follows:
- Unbound Rage Scorpion: inspired by Mortal Kombat (2011)
- Son of Arctika Sub-Zero: inspired by Mortal Kombat: Deception
- Kori Power Frost: a Klassic version of the Lin Kuei warrior
Moreover, as an added bonus for PS4 players, digital pre-orders via the PlayStation Store will reward players with a PS4 Theme that is accessible at the point of purchase.
Price & Bundles
Now, players who are interested to pick up Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath should know that the DLC does not come for free. On its own, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is priced at $39.99, and of course, players will need to own the base game first to access the DLC. However, for those who want to bundle the game with the Kombat Pack DLC, NetherRealms is offering a deal that combines both for a cheaper price. Another bundle is also available for new players who are looking for the ultimate Mortal Kombat 11 experience. Below are all the bundles available for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath.
- Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath (DLC only) - $39.99
- Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath + Kombat Pack - $49.99
- Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection (Base game, Kombat Pack, and Aftermath) - $59.99
It is worth noting that players who will purchase the AftermathKollection will have immediate access to the base game and the KP DLC upon purchase. The Kombat Pack DLC introduced six new fighters in the game such as Shang Tsung, Terminator T-800, Sindel, Joker, and Spawn.
Free Features
Lastly, the release of the Aftermath story expansion will also introduce new features to all Mortal Kombat 11 players, with or without the Aftermath expansion pack. The first is the return of the Klassic Dead Pool and Soul Chamber arena accompanied by Stage Fatalities, which are popular finishing moves that allow players to use the environment to brutally end the lives of their opponents.
Moreover, the release of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will also see the return of the Friendship Fatality feature. To the uninitiated, this specific fatality move will allow players to end the battle by doing something nice to their opponent. Currently, it is unclear just how many Friendship moves NetherRealm Studios will introduce in the game, but it wouldn't be impossible for all current fighters to have their own unique Friendship maneuver.
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will launch on May 26 for PC, PS4, Stadia, Switch, and Xbox One.
