Mortal Kombat has now sold over three million units across the globe, making it the most successful console title in the storied fighting franchise. The sales total also makes the game the highest selling fighting title of 2011.
The revamped Mortal Kombat (the first from Warner Bros after Midway went out of business, but technically the ninth MK game) was developed by NetherRealm Studios with creative direction from series creator Ed Boon. The game went back to a 2D fighting plane and it also saw a "triumphant return to the game’s original mature presentation offering over-the-top fatalities and cringe-worthy X-ray moves." Warner Bros has also been supporting the game with DLC since it shipped it on PS3 and Xbox 360 back in April.
“We are very pleased with the success of Mortal Kombat, as it surpassed our expectations in becoming the #1 fighting game in North America released so far this year,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “NetherRealm Studios delivered a high quality game which has exceeded our sales goals. We'd like to thank our entire team and all of our partners for their innovative campaigns and tremendous support of Mortal Kombat, as the game sales continue to grow."
“All of us at NetherRealm Studios are very excited that players have embraced Mortal Kombat. The game was a labor of love for us and we could not be more pleased with its performance,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “Fan reaction to this latest installment has made all of our hard work worth it.”
