Mortal Kombat X is a fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2015 for Xbox One and other platforms, the game continues the series' legacy with its trademark brutal combat, a roster of new and returning characters, and a cinematic presentation. It introduces the 'Variation' system, adding new moves and strategies to each fighter. The game's story mode progresses the Mortal Kombat saga further with an immersive narrative.