Mortal Kombat 11 is shaping up to be the Nintendo Switch’s most ambitious AAA release on the system for 2019. Series producer Trevor Traub recently stated in an interview that the Switch version is looking to be “really fantastic.” He also shared his opinions on how it feels with joy-cons rather than a traditional controller:
“I actually really like the Switch build. I like the Joy-Con controller more than I thought. We’re trying to reach as many people as we possibly can. So we’re going to take that opportunity.”
It was also revealed that Shiver Entertainment is responsible for the upcoming title. Their previous work on the Switch was with Scribblenauts Showdown. The Miami-based developer is also assisting with the PC version of the game. Many of the company’s leadership has also helped with major titles such as Fifa and Call of Duty. Shiver Entertainment is going to be co-producing the game alongside NetherRealm Studios, with no lead SKUs.
NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat 11 is releasing on April 23, 2019, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Series staples such as Liu Kang and Sub-Zero are set to return alongside new additions. For more information regarding changes to the series’ roster and gameplay, click here.