New Mortal Kombat X characters joining the kast in 2016

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios today confirmed that new DLC characters, skins, and an environment of some sort, are definitely in the works for Mortal Kombat X. The vague announcement and shadowy teaser image — which appears to show 4 character silhouettes — is all we can go on at the moment.

The new Mortal Kombat X content is scheduled to hit in the first half of 2016. See the announcement below.

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is developing new downloadable content (DLC) for Mortal Kombat X, the best-selling game of 2015 to-date according to US NPD.  The new content will include new playable characters, skins and a new environment, all of which will be available in the first half of 2016.

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios? most recent installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. The game combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.

For more information about Mortal Kombat X, please visit www.mortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/MortalKombat.