Instead of a sequel, what we got is a reboot. Here are the details for Mortal Kombat 1, including its release date, gameplay, and story.

Mortal Kombat 1 Release Date: September 19, 2023

Mortal Kombat 1 comes out on September 19, 2023. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players who pre-order the game will be able to get the playable character Shang Tsung.

Mortal Kombat 1 Details

The game will be available in three versions: the Standard Edition, the Premium Edition, and the Kollector's Edition. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99, and gives players the base game. The Premium Edition ($109.99), on the other hand,  will include the Standard Edition content, as well as the Kombat Pack, Early Access to the game starting September 14, 2023, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals. This gives players up to five days of Early Access. The Kombat Pack features a Johnny Cage character skin that looks like Jean-Claude Van Damme, early access to six new playable characters, and five new Kameo Fighters. The playable and Kameo characters will be available post-launch.

Finally, there's the Kollector's Edition ($249.99), which is only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This will include all Premium Edition content and early access. It will also include a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and a total of 2,700 Dragon Krystals.

Other than getting Shang Tsung as a playable character, those who pre-ordered the game were also able to take part in the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which started in August 2023. Additional details about the game can be found on the game's official FAQ website.

Players who want to take part in the Early Access period are still able to do so as long as they buy the Premium and Kollector's Edition before the game's launch on September 19, 2023.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay

As with the previous games, Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting game with thirty years of history. Players can select one character from a roster of known Mortal Kombat characters. Afterward, they will be able to fight other characters form the Mortal Kombat universe. However, this game introduces a new feature called the Kameo Fighters. Kameo Fighters are this game's version of Assist Characters, a feature available in quite a few fighting games. Although not many details are available as of now, we can expect these characters to have special attacks that will help out mid-fight. This feature changes the way matches are fought, letting players mix and match their playstyle.

Additionally, the game will have a Story Mode which uses a brand-new cinematic narrative that will feature “unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for the wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters.” More details about the online and offline modes will become available soon.

If you're wondering about the roster, check out our list of the game's official roster.

Mortal Kombat 1 Story

The game takes place after the events of Mortal Kombat 11 and its Aftermath expansion. After Liu Kang ascends and becomes the Fire God, he decides to create a new universe according to his plans. However, things didn't go perfectly. Liu Kang must now assemble another group of warriors from different realms to battle a familiar threat.

Various things are different in this universe compared to the original Mortal Kombat universe. For example, Raiden does not have his powers, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Smoke are allies, Kitana and Mileena are working together, and more. Players should look forward to an interesting story in this game.

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