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The history of one of the biggest fighting game series’ of all time is laid out in Insight Editions’ upcoming Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory.
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We’re going to guess that this announcement from Insight Editions is going to make more than a few fight fans happy. Mortal Kombat is, after all, one of the best-loved fighting game series’ of all time, and it’s the spotlighted focus of a book that promises to take fans behind its blood-soaked curtain. Said title would be Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory, just revealed by the publisher and heading to retail this fall.
From author Ian Flynn, Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory will include a massive 304 pages, and be presented in hardcover format. And if you’re looking for a pedigree, Flynn is no stranger to gaming. The author has worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for some two decades, plus “numerous properties” across just about every corner of pop culture.
From the sound of it, Flynn’s Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory will be setting up a deep dive into every facet of the games that’ve added up to create the legendary property. Grab a quick preview of the gorgeous-looking tome’s contents below, plus take a peek at the official rundown.
After you check all of that out, get ready for kombat, as Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory heads to bookstores for release on October 21st, 2025.
Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory
Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory [Insight Editions; October 21] takes readers on a journey through the visual history of the iconic, over-the-top fighting game that was first introduced to the world in 1992. Go beyond the game with exclusive interviews with the development team, stunning concept sketches, renders, and illustrations. What are you waiting for? Get over here!
This deluxe edition dives into interviews with the development team at NetherRealm Studios on the process of creating and evolving an iconic fighting game franchise, providing an in-depth look at the legendary characters (such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage), detailed environments, and powerful moves that bring Mortal Kombat to life.
Filled with behind-the-scenes fun facts and information about the game making process, from crafting the setting to developing the gameplay, this beautiful volume is a must-have collectible for Mortal Kombat fans and fighting game enthusiasts.
Insight Editions press release
