Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios announced today that three new characters will be joining the roster of Mortal Kombat 11; Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs, and Erron Black.
In addition, Warner Bros. also released today a story trailer that introduce an original, time bending narrative that continue the franchise’s epic saga. In the trailer, fans will see Raiden’s defeat of the evil Elder God, Shinnok, has drawn the ire of Kronika and upset her desired balance between good and evil. To restore stability in the realms, Kronika has only one option- rewind time to its beginning and restart history.
Through Mortal Kombat’s immersive story mode, different eras of the rich Mortal Kombat history collide as players take on the role of a variety of past and present characters who must join forces to defeat Shao Khan’s Outworld armies and solve the temporal crisis at stake.
Here’s an overview of the three new characters joining Mortal Kombat 11:
· Cassie Cage, the commander of an elite Special Forces unit and daughter of the iconic duo, Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage, employs her lethal fighting skills to win every battle, with a relentless drive to measure up to her parents’ legacy. Additional gameplay featuring Cassie Cage will be showcased today, March 6, at 3:00 p.m. CST, during this week’s Kombat Kast on the NetherRealm Twitch channel.
· Jacqui Briggs, a competitive fighter trained in kickboxing and martial arts, follows in the footsteps of her father, Jax Briggs, as a member of the Special Forces. She believes her duty is to protect Earthrealm and her family, no matter the risk.
· Erron Black is a thrill-seeking outlaw hooked on the adrenaline of chasing his own pursuits. Black is a skilled crack shot selling his services to the highest bidder while dressed in classic western Outworld attire.
Mortal Kombat 11 will be available beginning April 23 for PS4, XBox One, Switch and, PC. Fans who pre-order the game now will receive the in-game playable character, Shao Kahn. In addition, an access to the beta will be receive, which will be available from March 28 through March 31.
Check out the story trailer below:
