After weeks of teasing from series co-creator Ed Boon, today the name of the next game in the legendary fighting game series has been revealed: Mortal Kombat X. Update 11:20 — added platforms and gameplay details from the official press release.


As seen in the vague but delightful first trailer, Mortal Kombat X will arrive in 2015. According to the trailer's YouTube flavor text, the game's being powered by "next-gen technology," which has me thinking Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Fueled by next-gen technology, Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with dynamic gameplay to create an unprecedented Kombat experience.


With the success of the 2011 Mortal Kombat reboot and 2013's Injustice: Gods Among Us, we've got two solid reasons to be very excited about a new game from NetherRealm Studios.

Update: According to the official press release, the game is being developed for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC. Also from the press release, the following description: