Mortal Kombat: Onslaught announced for smartphones

Warner Bros. Games has just announced Mortal Kombat: Onslaught its upcoming collection RPG for the Android and iOS platforms. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, the same people behind the modern console releases, the game is scheduled for a global release sometime in 2023.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is being touted as the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for the franchise, which will see players having to assemble a team of fighters from a large roster of characters. You then field them in large-scale real-time battles in order to put a stop to an evil entity threatening the realm.

“Mortal Kombat is a legendary franchise and pop culture phenomenon, and it continues to engage players and advance the fighting genre across multiple platforms,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “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.”

“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,” said Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios. “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.”

If you’re interested, be sure to head over to onslaught.mortalkombat.com to sign up for the game now.

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