Warner Bros Games and NetherRealm Studios have announced the next mobile entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise since Mortal Kombat Mobile, which amassed more than 150 million installs and is one of the top five most downloaded fighting games on iOS and Android. This time, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is a collection role-playing game (RPG) that features the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for the franchise, where players must build a team of fighters from a vast roster of characters! Here’s what the two team leads had to say about their upcoming game:
David Haddad, President of Warner Bros. Games, stated, “Mortal Kombat is a legendary franchise and pop culture phenomenon, and it continues to engage players and advance the fighting genre across multiple platforms. Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is a testament to why Mortal Kombat has been a top gaming franchise for over 30 years, as the NetherRealm team continues to innovate and bring new gameplay to fans.”
Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer of NetherRealm Studios, stated, “We are pushing the boundaries of Mortal Kombat to allow players to experience the franchise in new ways, while still staying true to its core visceral nature. With Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, we reimagined Mortal Kombat into a strategic team-based collection RPG with fast-paced, group melee combat that both new and existing fans can enjoy.”
This announcement goes with Mortal Kombat’s 30th Anniversary month which is simply a testimony to the enduring popularity and critical acclaim of this legendary franchise. Prepare to unleash your fighters in massive real-time group battles to stop a dark and dangerous threat from wreaking havoc across the realms!
Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is set to release in 2023 on Android and iOS devices. You can sign up here for updates on the game or check back in on GameTyrant as we share more news when it becomes available.
