A new character joins the Mortal Kombat X roster, with more details on the online multiplayer mode revealed.
This January 2, 2015 comes with a major update on Mortal Kombat X; GamesMaster magazine will feature an interview with the development team, paired with a hands-on preview of the game.
The next installment to the Mortal Kombat franchise comes with a 24-character roster, each one unveiled separately during the game's development. Ferra/Torr, Cassie Cage, Kotal Kahn, D'Vorah, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kano and Quan Chi are already announced throughout 2014, with a new one expected next month.
Executive Producer Shaun Himmerick confirmed at the recent PlayStation Experience that most of the characters are completed, and the game commences final development in January.
The game looks to be on-track in schedule, with an April 14 release date pegged for the PlayStation (3 and 4), Xbox (360 and One), and PC.
Ed Boon is creator of Mortal Kombat X; news on fighting games often comes through esports events, where titles are unveiled through competitive tournaments. Boon says the esports platform has always been part of their agenda in developing new games.
Esport competitions are expected to bolster Mortal Kombat X in an online multiplayer community, in the same way Street Fighter V is promoted.
NetherRealm Studios' is developed for esports with a new game mechanic, allowing players to choose between different fighting styles per character before the match.
"I've never understood why some fighting games make these really complex inputs, immediately eliminating 80 percent of the audience. At the same time, the tournament scene and eSports have this much higher class and sophistication and player level as far as how much time they're willing to devote to it. You've really got to provide them something deep and multi-layered. I think our variations are going to provide that, redefining a matchup between two characters."
Mortal Kombat X will run at 60 frames per second and at 1080p; customizable characters and play styles ensure variations in fight dynamics (gamerheadlines.com).
