‘Mortal Kombat X’ might be the most badass game we’ve seen in some time

I don’t know if this first trailer announcing the release of Mortal Kombat X is showing actual gameplay footage, I just hope that it is, because if so, this game is going to be killer. Pun intended.

“Mortal Kombat has always been about over-the-top, visceral fighting and with Mortal Kombat X we wanted to utilise the power of new-gen consoles to give players our most intense game yet,” NetherRealm Studios chief Ed Boon said. “The team has worked hard to make sure Mortal Kombat X delivers everything fans expect along with new characters, new game modes and an all new graphics engine.”

“For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.”

Expect to hear more details, perhaps a release date, and maybe even more videos following next week’s E3 conference.