In what year was Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe released?

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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was released in 2008.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is a crossover fighting game developed by Midway Games. It combines Mortal Kombat fighters such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, and Raiden with DC Comics characters including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker.

The game was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Its story concerns a merging of the Mortal Kombat and DC universes, producing a conflict between their heroes and villains. The game introduced mechanics such as Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat, which added interactive transitions and close-range clashes.

The crossover is notable because it was the first Mortal Kombat game to use a significantly less graphic presentation for finishing moves. Its development preceded the formation of NetherRealm Studios and helped establish the crossover and cinematic fighting style later used in the Injustice series.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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