Mortal Kombat 1 is the newest entry in the long-running Mortal Kombat series. Since then, it has been my obsession, so I watched the premiere in May at the edge of my seat! Mortal Kombat 1 looks like a bold and unique approach to resetting the series, and I cannot wait to dive into the bloody details of this game.
What is the Mortal Kombat 1 release date?
Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 19, 2023. An open beta gave players a first look at the game ahead of release. You can follow the official Mortal Kombat Twitter for more information.
What platforms will Mortal Kombat 1 be on?
Mortal Kombat 1 will release across the following platforms:
- PC (Steam, Epic)
- Xbox series S|X
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
Why is it called Mortal Kombat 1 and not Mortal Kombat 12?
As previously hinted by Ed Boon on his Twitter page @noobde, the franchise is set to skip the 12th installment, instead opting for a complete reboot of the series. Mortal Kombat 1 follows a reboot of the MK universe by Liu Kang, rewriting the events and stories of the series.
Liu Kang has created his own universe, giving characters new backstories, roles, friendships, and more. You'll have to play through the story mode of Mortal Kombat 1 to experience the new world and its differences, but I cannot wait to discover how Fire God Liu Kang has reshaped Mortal Kombat.
Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
Check out the launch trailer to get a glimpse at the characters, worlds, and fatalities of Mortal Kombat 1.
List of all known characters in Mortal Kombat 1
As you can see, many of the greatest Mortal Kombat characters of all time are making a return in Mortal Kombat 1. Fan favorites and long absent characters are returning, making Mortal Kombat 1's roster robust, nostalgic, and varied. Checked out the list of known playable characters and Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1.
List of all known playable characters in Mortal Kombat 1
- Ashrah
- Baraka
- Ermac (DLC)
- General Shao
- Geras
- Havik
- Homelander (DLC)
- Johnny Cage
- Kenshi
- Kitana
- Kung Lao
- Li Mei
- Liu Kang
- Mileena
- Nitara
- Omniman (DLC)
- Peacemaker (DLC)
- Quan Chi (DLC)
- Raiden
- Rain
- Reiko
- Reptile
- Scorpion
- Shang Tsung (Pre-order)
- Sindel
- Smoke
- Sub-Zero
- Takeda (DLC)
- Tanya
List of all Kameo characters in Mortal Kombat 1
- Cyrax
- Darrius
- Ferra (DLC)
- Frost
- Goro
- Jax Briggs
- Johnny Cage (DLC)
- Kano
- Khameleon (DLC)
- Kung Lao
- Mavado (DLC)
- Motaro
- Sareena
- Scorpion
- Sektor
- Shujinko
- Sonya Blade
- Stryker
- Sub-Zero
- Tremor (DLC)
Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo fighters, explained
One thing that caught my eye back when I first saw the trailer was the introduction of the new Kameo system in Mortal Kombat 1. This new system works as a tag team mode where players can summon one of the iconic characters from the vast history of the franchise. These characters can assist you in combat directly, both in offense and defense, and even pull off Fatalities in tandem with your character.
Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion Mode, explained
A new mode is launching with Mortal Kombat 1, called Invasion. Invasion plays like a board game RPG, where you progress through a series of levels, almost like Mario Party. You'll stop and face various challenges, including mini-games, fights with additional rules, and more. Invasion mode looks like a fun single-player mode that distracts from hardcore battles.
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Luka Rakocevic works as a full-time staff writer at Pro Game Guides and is a new-generation gamer. Backed with old-school gaming knowledge, his oldest gaming memories are on SNES, trying to beat Super Mario. Games are his big inspiration, and he frequently draws from that well to create new art. He prefers narrative-driven games like God of War, Killzone, Half-life, Uncharted and similar.
Luka mainly writes science fiction in his free time. When he's not home banging away at his computer keyboard, you will most likely find him at a local pub or a metal concert in the middle of a mosh pit.