Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 19, 2023

After weeks of official teasers and unofficial rumors, Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially revealed, with a new trailer highlighting the rebooted world. Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 19, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch.

This next installment in the series will be a complete reinvention of the iconic franchise, starring familiar characters in a world recreated by the ascended Fire God, Liu Kang.

As NetherRealm Studios has made clear, this is a new chapter for Mortal Kombat. The characters it contains are Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage and more. These characters have new backstories, motivations, designs, and abilities.

Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 19, 2023

It comes with the franchise’s same commitment to gory, over-the-top combat and gory fatalities. Mortal Kombat 1 will feature more ‘Story Mode’ content in regular gameplay. It comes with “a compelling cinematic story with unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for an extensive cast of legendary fighters.”

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Another twist is the game’s new Kameo Fighters system. It is a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches, giving players extensive gameplay options. Players are still wondering how guest characters will appear in the game, such as rumored fighters Homelander (The Boys), Peacemaker (The Suicide Squad), and Conan the Barbarian.

After launch, the game will be available in several special editions, including

• Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition (MSRP US$59.99): Contains the game physically or digitally on PC or consoles.
• Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (MSRP US$109.99): Includes the game physically or digitally on PC or consoles, as well as the ‘Kombat Pack’ (includes a Johnny Cage / Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin, early access to six new playable characters and five Kameo Fighters), early access to the game on September 14 and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (digital currency).
• Mortal Kombat 1 Collector’s Edition (MSRP US$249.99): Includes the game physically on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S only, and includes everything in the Premium Edition. It also includes a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture, an inspired Liu Kang character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel bookcase, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals.

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