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Rambo Joining ‘Mortal Kombat 11’, With Rain And Mileena Returning in ‘Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate’

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The culmination of rumours that began at the start of this week ends with the confirmation that not only are longtime Mortal Kombat favourites Rain and Mileena returning as new DLC in the Kombat Pack 2, but John Rambo is entering the fray as the newest guest character. This is all part of WB Games’ announcement of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, which is scheduled for release on November 17.

On top of that, not only will Ultimate contain both character packs and the recent expansion DLC, Aftermath, but it’s also headed to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4 or Xbox One consoles can access free upgrades to the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S versions of their game.

Here’s a rundown of what MK11 Ultimate will contain:

  • Definitive Mortal Kombat 11 Experience – Two critically acclaimed story campaigns taking players on a time-bending adventure that continues the epic Mortal Kombat saga, along with the full roster of 37 playable characters.
  • Kombat Pack 2 – Newly added fighters Mileena, the hybrid Edenian and Tarkatan clone of Kitana; Rain, the royal Edenian demigod; and Rambo, the iconic Special Forces soldier featuring the voice and likeness of actor Sylvester Stallone.
  • Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion – Franchise-first story expansion, three playable characters (Fujin, Sheeva, RoboCop) and 10 additional character skins.
  • Kombat Pack 1 – Six playable characters (Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, Terminator T-800, Spawn) and 25 additional character skins.
  • Mortal Kombat 11 – Packed to the brim with multiple features and modes for all players including Story, Custom Character Variation System, Stage Fatalities, Friendships, Online, Towers of Time, Tutorial, Krypt, Kombat League and the signature roster of returning and franchise-first fighters, all equipped with unique Fatalities that display devastatingly brutal cinematic visuals.
  • PS5 Upgrade Available – Delivering 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and cross-generation console compatibility for select modes. Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4 and PS4 Pro can also access a free upgrade to the PS5 version of their game, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.
  • Xbox Series X/S Smart Delivery Enabled – Providing 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and cross-generation console compatibility for select modes. Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on Xbox One consoles can also access a free upgrade to the Xbox Series X/S version of their game, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.
  • Krossplay Support – Allowing PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One players to fight against other players on opposite platforms in select modes.

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‘Predator: Hunting Grounds’ Coming to PS5, Xbox Series Later This Year; More Updates and Predators Coming Soon!

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After staking a claim on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Predator: Hunting Grounds is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. To add to the news, original developer IllFonic is now the publisher for the asymmetrical multiplayer title, which will see major content updates in 2024 and 2025.

Per the press release, IllFonic will release two major upgrades in 2024. The April version 2.49 upgrade for the currently available PS4 and PC versions updates player movement, Predator and Fireteam weapon balance, UX improvements, and more. Look forward to more details on the Xbox and PS5 versions coming later this year, with new Predators also arriving later this year and in 2025.

“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” says Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”

The breakdown for Predator: Hunting Grounds goes like this:

  • April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam/Epic version of Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
  • Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series and PS5 Release: This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
  • Winter 2024: New Predators
  • Spring 2025: More new Predators

IllFonic is also at work on Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, which is set to arrive June 4 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

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