How to unlock all characters in Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat 11 contains a mixture of returning favorites and some new blood. Though essential characters like Scorpion and Johnny Cage are still part of the roster, newer characters like Cassie Cage and Cetrion are also part of the playable roster. With such a vast selection of characters, are they all available to players as soon as they start the game?

How to unlock all characters in Mortal Kombat 11

When the game launched in 2019, there were only 25 characters available. Fortunately, 23 characters were part of the default roster that players could select from the start. Players would need to complete Chapter 4 in Story mode to unlock the fighter Frost. Shao Kahn was a pre-order bonus for early purchasers of the game, but he is now a DLC fighter who costs $5.99.

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Here's a list of the original 25 characters:

• Baraka
• Cassie Cage
• Cetrion
• D'Vorah
• Erron Black
• Geras
• Jacqui Briggs
• Jade
• Jax Briggs
• Johnny Cage
• Kabal
• Kano
• Kitana
• Kollector
• Kotal Kahn
• Kung Lao
• Liu Kang
• Noob Saibot
• Raiden
• Scorpion
• Skarlet
• Sonya Blade
• Sub-Zero
• Frost (Unlockable)
• Shao Kahn (DLC)

Since the game's launch, NetherRealm Studios has released three DLC packs/expansions for the game. Between all the DLC, there are 12 extra characters. Among the DLC characters are guest characters from other franchises, like RoboCop and the Terminator. Players can purchase each pack individually if they have the base game or upgrade/buy Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Edition, which contains all the DLC packs and expansion.

Here's a list of characters in the DLC packs/expansions:

Kombat Pack 1 (PSN $19.99)

• Shang Tsung
• Nightwolf
• The Terminator
• Sindel
• The Joker
• Spawn

Aftermath Expansion (PSN $39.99)

• Fujin
• Sheeva
• RoboCop

Kombat Pack 2 (PSN $14.99)

• Mileena
• Rain
• John Rambo

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