Mortal Kombat 1 will Launch on 19th September 2023

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

This next entry in the series will be a complete reimagining of the iconic franchise, starring familiar characters in a world re-created by ascended Fire God, Liu Kang.

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

Mortal Kombat 1 will Launch on 19th September 2023

It comes with the same the franchise’s devotion to bloody, over-the-top battles and gory fatalities. Mortal Kombat 1 will feature more ‘Story Mode’ content in regular gameplay. It comes with ‘an immersive cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging 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, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. Players are still wondering about how guest characters will appear in the game – like rumoured 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 (US $59.99 RRP): Includes the game physically or digitally on PC or consoles.
• Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (US $109.99 RRP): 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 14 September, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (digital currency).
• Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition (US $249.99 RRP): 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 in-game character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel bookcase, and 1,450 extra Dragon Krystals.

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