This episode of New Releases is bringing the gore with Mortal Kombat 11 and PS4 exclusive Days Gone. Nintendo Switch has some cheerier exclusives of its own to balance those out, with BoxBoy + Box Girl and SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. Switch also gets its own port of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen this week.
Mortal Kombat 11 -- April 23
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Mortal Kombat needs no introduction, but the latest entry in the series does have some new tricks up its sleeve. Fatal Blows are like powerful X-ray attacks you can use once per match, Krushing Blows are flashier versions of special moves, and Flawless Blocks will leave your opponents open to attack if you time your defenses perfectly. Taking cues from Injustice 2, MK 11 also lets you customize your characters with costumes and movesets.
More Coverage:
- Guide: Mortal Kombat 11 Pre-Order Bonuses, Release Date, Kollector's Edition (US)
Mortal Kombat 11 Introduces Third Brand-New Playable Character, The Kollector
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen -- April 23
Available on: Switch
Dark Arisen is the definitive version of the action-RPG Dragon's Dogma, and it's finding a new home on Nintendo Switch. As you complete quests and slay monsters, you can recruit new followers called Pawns. These can help you out in battle and be shared with other players online.
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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech -- April 15
Available on: Switch
The SteamWorld series has tried something different with each new game, and Hand of Gilgamech is delving into card-based RPGs. There are over 100 unique cards to collect and build into your custom deck, opening up tons of strategy. There are plenty of quests to complete here too.
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Days Gone -- April 26
Available on: PS4
The long-anticipated exclusive is finally launching this month. Protagonist Deacon St. John rides his motorcycle across a post-apocalyptic open world, battling zombies known as Freakers. You can approach the undead horde with stealth, by laying traps, or going in guns blazing--just don't get caught around the zombies at night.
More Coverage:
- Days Gone PS4 Release Date And Pre-Order Guide: US Only
The Creators Of Days Gone Talk Bringing The Zombie Apocalypse To Unexpected Territory
BoxBoy + BoxGirl -- April 26
Available on: Switch
As the name implies, this is a cooperative take on the BoxBoy series, starring both Qbby and Qucy. You can play through the adventure with a friend by sharing a pair of Joy-Cons or swap between the duo to complete every puzzle yourself. There's also a dedicated single-player mode focused solely on Qbby.
More Coverage:
- Try Out BoxBoy + BoxGirl Demo On Nintendo Switch
Box Boy + Box Girl Is Cute And Cooperative - PAX East 2019 Gameplay
New Releases is leaving April behind, and May has its own set of video games to prepare for. Next week, we'll take a look at what the new month will bring, from Rage 2 to a handful of Resident Evil titles headed to Nintendo Switch, including Resident Evil 4.
