Warner Bros. Interactive has revealed Kotal Kahn as a new playable fighter in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11. Kotal Kahn’s moves and abilities were shown in a new trailer.
Kotal Kahn joins the growing roster of playable Mortal Kombat 11 fighters, alongside Scorpion, Raiden, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Baraka, Geras, Kano, D’Vorah, Kabal, Jade, Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage, Erron Black, and Jacqui Briggs.
Here is a brief summary of Kotal Kahn if you need a refresher lesson on his backstory and motivation heading into Mortal Kombat 11.
Kotal Kahn is an Osh-Tekk warrior and Emperor of Outworld. Years ago, Kotal saved the Empire from chaos and claimed the throne of Kahn. Now his reign is plagued by rising tensions at home and abroad. Determined to keep order, Kotal wrestles with the temptation to exercise the same brutal tactics as his predecessors. Kotal summons the power of the sun to strengthen his abilities against his opponents. Additionally, a more in-depth look at the fighting style of Kotal Kahn’s opponent, Jacqui Briggs, is showcased in the trailer with her implementing experience as a competitive fighter trained in kickboxing and martial arts.
Mortal Kombat 11 will be out on April 23, 2019, for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It will be released at a later date for the Nintendo Switch.