After an initial taste of things to come; third-party data collector SteamDB has updated with a massive list of new Mortal Kombat 11 achievements that appear to point to several new and returning characters. Beware of potential spoilers ahead:

Trophies for performing two different fatalities with characters have been the most intriguing source of speculative information, exposing three letter source codes for various fighters. The latest SteamDB update appears to account for missing, confirmed inclusions: Scorpion (SCO), Kano (KAN), D'Vorah (DVO), and Kabal (KAB), while also adding several new names alongside the previously reported "ERR".

"LIU" and "KUN" suggest Liu Kang and Kung Lao, already glimpsed in a previous trailer, but could also allude to Shaolin archer Kung Jin, [as only Liu Kang appeared in gameplay]. "CAS" and "JAC" seem to point to Mortal Kombat X's most prominent second-generation fighters: Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs. "KOT" also appears to promise Kotal Kahn, who ruled Outworld as Emperor during MKX, and is set up for the perfect playable grudge match via pre-order exclusive Shao Kahn!

"JAD" and "FRO" point speculation in the direction of much requested returning cult favourites Jade and Frost. Less obvious are code names "CET", "TER" and "KOL", possibly indicating new characters. Long time fans will know characters sometimes undergo name changes during the development process, but coding will retain earlier reference. MKX code divers revealed Erron Black's files were labaled NOMAD. With playable newcomer Geras unaccounted for in the list, one of these may reflect an earlier working name for the time wielding powerhouse.

The database update also uncovers other interesting tidbits, such as achievements for collecting 200 pieces of gear, completing 200 towers, speaing 50 hanging bodies in the krypt, and performing Mercy 10 times -- an addition from Mortal Kombat 3. Something referring to D'Vorah's bug(s), or a bug state, is also ripe for speculation. Check out the updated list below:

• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_100_BRUTALITIES
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_25_BRUTALITIES
• TROPHY_ID_SPILL_10000_PINTS_OF_BLOOD
• TROPHY_ID_COMPLETE_200_TOWERS
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SKA
• TROPHY_ID_COLLECT_200_PIECES_OF_GEAR
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_ERR
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_BAR
• TROPHY_ID_RUN_5_MILES_IN_KRYPT
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SUB
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_RAI
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SCO
• TROPHY_ID_DUCK_100_TIMES_DURING_MATCH
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_MERCY_10_TIMES
• TROPHY_ID_PLAY_10_AI_SETS
• TROPHY_ID_SPEAR_50_HANGING_BODIES_IN_KRYPT
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_KUN
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_KAN
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_CAS
• TROPHY_ID_DEFEAT_OPPONENT_WHILE_DVORAH_BUG
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_DVO
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_JAD
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_CET
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_FRO
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SON
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_KAB
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_KOT
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_JAC
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_TER
• TROPHY_ID_COMPLETE_BASIC_TUTORIAL
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_KOL
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_LIU

SteamDB accesses database updates via SteamKit, and given how openly the information can be released, it's surprising to see so much data in the wild. Whether released by accident, or as deliberate misdirection, all information should be taken as inconclusive and speculative, at this time. Fans who remember the Mortal Kombat X Achievement List will also note that this list is likely incomplete, 28 trophies short of Mortal Kombat X.

What twists and turns will official information present? Which fighters will make the cut? Join the discussion and share your feedback on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

Third party service SteamDB has begun tabulating API data for Mortal Kombat 11, revealing achievements for standard task-based activities, including actions for Basic Tutorial and The Krypt, as well as the first implied reference to would-be returning character: Erron Black!

The offending achievement only includes coded reference to "ERR", which some fans may speculate could obliquely reference Ermac, whose name derives from "Error Macro". Given the other achievements clearly refer to the first letters in the names of confirmed fighters Sub-Zero, Sonya, Skarlet, Raiden, and Baraka -- the best bet seems to be fan-favourite gunslinger: Erron Black. The full published list is as follows:

• TROPHY_ID_SPILL_10000_PINTS_OF_BLOOD
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_100_BRUTALITIES
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_25_BRUTALITIES
• TROPHY_ID_RUN_5_MILES_IN_KRYPT
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SUB
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SON
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_SKA
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_RAI
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_ERR
• TROPHY_ID_PERFORM_2_DIFFERENT_FATALITIES_WITH_BAR
• TROPHY_ID_DUCK_100_TIMES_DURING_MATCH
• TROPHY_ID_COMPLETE_BASIC_TUTORIAL

Hopes for the fighters who debuted in Mortal Kombat X improved earlier this week with the surprise reveal of D'Vorah! Developers have stressed, despite its time bending premise, Mortal Kombat 11 will pick up immediately after the events of MKX

The rest of the exposed achievements reference the usual types of feats, similar to those leaked a month prior to the release of Mortal Kombat X. Rewards are on offer for: completing the tutorial, spilling blood, performing fatalities, and ducking like a maniac. Running five miles in The Krypt likely references a cumulative tally similar to blood spilled, but may inspire interesting speculation about what will be in store.

Does Erron Black have a bullet for Kronika and Geras? Join the discussion and share your hopes for the ageless gunslinger on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum! Get a taste for things to come by flashing back to the MKX Erron Black trailer! Special thanks to MK Online Users MKMaster and Locke for submitting a news tip for this story.

The long awaited return of the Kombat Kast brought the expected reveal of Kabal for Mortal Kombat 11. The developer stream was delayed by a polar vortex lashing Chicago -- so it only makes sense the Kabal Gameplay Reveal trailer put the hurt on Sub-Zero! Watch:

Kabal is back in the hands of players after sitting out MKX as an NPC revenant, bringing a deep dish dose of dashing klassic kombat! He may look a little different, but he has his opponents all in a whirl with klassic freehit spins and brutal emphasis on those trademarked hookswords! That fatality needs to be seen to be believed! Even the inexplicable Ground Saw is back from MK3, as shiny and sharp as ever!

Kabal was one half of a live double character reveal. D'Vorah was also announced with official art during the return of the Inside Xbox stream. Take a closer look at both in official character render art. Share your feedback on this and more on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

Two big Mortal Kombat 11 streams bring two big character reveals! D'Vorah and Kabal return with new designs in MK11 thansk to Inside Xbox and the Kombat Kast. Take a closer look at the skin they're in with official character art:

The treacherous Kytinn warrior, D'Vorah, returns from Mortal Kombat X, giving us a clear taste for the present in a game already loaded with fan-favourite klassics! Mortal Kombat 11 takes place after the events of MKX, but time will be bent so the future meets its past, raising questions about the nature of D'Vorah's distinct new apperance. Looking even more insect-like than before, is this a vision of D'Vorah's future -- or past?

When last we saw Kabal he was a revenant NPC fighting on behalf of the Netherrealm. With a sharp new mask design, and his trademark hookswords, it seems MK11 is serving up a throwback to Kabal's days as a Black Dragon enforcer. Considering the youthful look of Kano in last week's reveal, we can probably expect some kind of interesting interactions!

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What do you think of the new look D'Vorah and Kabal? Join the discussion and share your thoughts on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

The writer of the upcoming Mortal Kombat film, Greg Russo, has confirmed via his Twitter page that a script is ready:

Who's getting excited? I know I am. #MK #MortalKombat pic.twitter.com/aGTAtuW1Ar

— Greg Russo (@WriterRusso) February 4, 2019

Additionally, when asked about Kabal (who was confirmed in the previous Tancharoen script), Russo gave the following response:

He’s in (as of now) ;)

— Greg Russo (@WriterRusso) February 4, 2019

It's also worth pointing out that the older Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) will be playing a prominent role in the film, while the younger Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang) will be given due consideration in the sequel. He has tapped fans for their suggestions of weapons, armor, etc. that they would like to see Sub-Zero use, with the unanimous picks being forwarded to the director, Simon McQuoid .

While the studio has noted that the movie has seen some delays, fans will doubtless be excited that those seem to have been overcome and the movie is one step closer to becoming a reality.

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Thanks to MKJasper for the tip on this update!