The new DLC for Mortal Kombat 11, titled Aftermath, is set to release on May 26th and bring with it a number of new DLC characters, as well as a whole new story for players to fight through. Of course, with the many timelines and retcons from throughout the series, it’s also a treat when a Mortal Kombat title solidifies its own timeline and how it matches up with the established course of events.
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One timeline defining moment that fans managed to catch is hidden within a battle introduction for Sheeva in the new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. In the trailer, Sheeva rips apart a familiar-looking head, parading and destroying a recent triumph before charging into another clash with her next challenger. The head that she rips apart belongs to none other than Motaro, an old nemesis dating all the way back to Mortal Kombat 3 who has previously had a fairly negative relationship with Sheeva in the past.
For those unfamiliar with Motaro, he played the part as a mini-boss in Mortal Kombat 3, however, his appearance as a decapitated and bisected skull confirms that he has not survived to Mortal Kombat 11. So, while not every established bit of backstory from the series is set in stone as the timeline continues to shift, Aftermath seems to exist in a continuity where Motaro has been dispatched, likely at the hands of Sheeva herself.
This type of subtle storytelling is one of the more charming aspects of the otherwise brutal Mortal Kombat series, but the more straightforward plot coming with Aftermath seems to be the most exciting aspect of the DLC for fans of the series.
Altogether, the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath looks like an impressive addition to NetherRealm’s latest title in the Mortal Kombat series. From what the trailer has shown, as well as a number of screenshots, there is plenty to keep fans satisfied, from new characters and levels to free bonuses for anyone who already owns the base game. Combining everything new with the extended storyline certainly makes Aftermath something to watch out for.
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is set to release on May 26th, 2020, for PC, PS4, Stadia, Switch, and Xbox One.
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