Mortal Kombat 1 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 18 May 2023 / 5,131 Views
Publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer NetherRealm Studios have announced Mortal Kombat 1 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It will launch on September 19.
View the official announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
It’s In Our Blood
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Immersive Story Campaign
Fight through a brand new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters like you’ve never seen them before.
Kameo Fighters
Choose from a unique roster of Kameo fighting partners to assist you in battle.
Pre-Order Exclusive
Playable character Shang Tsung
Read an FAQ on the game below:
What type of game is Mortal Kombat 1?
Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat video game franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. The game will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before, along with a new fighting system, game modes, bone krushing finishing moves, and more.
Who is developing Mortal Kombat 1?
All versions of Mortal Kombat 1 are built on NetherRealm Studios technology with oversight by NetherRealm. The NetherRealm team is developing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game.
QLOC is developing the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game. Shiver Entertainment and Saber Interactive are developing the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
Who is publishing Mortal Kombat 1?
Warner Bros. Games is publishing Mortal Kombat 1.
When does Mortal Kombat 1 release?
Mortal Kombat 1 is scheduled for worldwide release on September 19, 2023.
Will Mortal Kombat 1 be available for early access?
Players who purchase the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition will have early access to the game beginning September 14, 2023.
What platforms will Mortal Kombat 1 be available on?
Mortal Kombat 1 will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Which PC platforms will Mortal Kombat 1 be available on?
Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
How much does Mortal Kombat 1 cost?
The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will be available physically and digitally for $69.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, including Steam and Epic Games Store.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition will be available physically and digitally for $109.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and will include all Standard Edition content, along with the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning September 14, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Kombat Pack will feature a Johnny Cage character skin with the likeness of famed actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available at launch), early access to six new playable characters (available post-launch), and five new Kameo Fighters (available post-launch).
The Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition will be available physically at select retailers for $249.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only and will include all Premium Edition content, and early access, along with a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture designed by COARSE and an inspired Liu Kang in-game character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals (2,700 total).
Will there be opportunities to play Mortal Kombat 1 before release?
Players who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which will be available in August 2023.
Which characters will be available in Mortal Kombat 1?
Mortal Kombat 1 will feature reimagined fighters like they’ve never been seen before, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others.
What are Kameo Fighters and how do they work in Mortal Kombat 1?
Kameo Fighters are a unique roster of partner characters to assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. These characters are chosen separately from the main roster of fighters.
What type of modes will Mortal Kombat 1 have?
NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with a brand-new cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for the wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters. More details for online and offline modes will be coming soon.
Is an internet connection required to play Mortal Kombat 1?
An internet connection is not required to play Mortal Kombat 1, although players will need to be connected to the internet to experience certain modes and features.
Is a PlayStation Plus subscription, Xbox Live Gold membership, or Nintendo Switch Online membership required to play Mortal Kombat 1?
A PlayStation Plus subscription, Xbox Live Gold, or Nintendo Switch Online membership will not be required to play Mortal Kombat 1 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch consoles. However, a PlayStation Plus subscription, Xbox Live Gold membership, or Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required for online multiplayer.
Will Mortal Kombat 1 have cross-play and cross-progression?
We plan to add cross-play or cross-progression support post-launch.
Will Mortal Kombat 1 have rollback netcode?
Yes, Mortal Kombat 1 will have rollback netcode to support online gameplay.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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$70 version that launches incomplete unless you preorder, but even then is incomplete
$110 version that has more content but is still incomplete
$250 version that should be complete yet it has Kombat Koins or whatever which tells me even it won’t be complete
Sad
People expect less from WB?
Especially after they brought in a complete idiot as their new CEO.
Ok, but I still hate David Zaslav, and I'm pretty sure the general public hates him too, and that was before the Animaniacs reboot's disastrous finale.
I think Hogwarts has the licence problem or more saved by the fact it's not actually WBs thing, look how Battlefront 2 was received after EA's dirty tactics, if Hogwarts, an even more kid friendly franchise, had that kind of monetisation a lot of parents would have noticed/complained. MK? Not so much.
The Kombat Koins are in the $110 version as well. The $250 version just seems to be adding collectors items and skins on top of it.
I'm sure the "Komplete" version with be announced at some point down the line.
I think you meant to type "inkomplete" 🤣
If they're rebooting the series couldn't they just give it a new name/subtitle? Mortal Kombat 1 should only be used when referring to the original 1992 game!
Really? Companies need to stop reverting back to the Number 1. BF1, MK1, XB1. Its nothing but confusing. Numbers are meant to be used to put games in order. Use a subtitles if numbers arent the way forward anymore. What next MK2 which already exists.
I miss the (very old) days the MK characters were charismatic and the lore was dark (MK2 will always be the best one)... Seriously what the hell is that? It's basically Ghost of Tsushima with a lil gore. And Shang freaking Tsung as a freaking preorder bonus DLC??? You gotta be kidding me...
Curious to see it on the Switch
Did NetherRealm go to the Xbox school of installment naming? lol
I don't think anyone would pay 70 bucks for an incomplete fighting game,
At least Capcom hasn't increased their prices so sf6 might tempt more people.
And what happened to injustice 3?
No more taking turns just mortal Kombat?
I seen leaks for Conan the Barbarian coming to the game, I am now willing to drop any money for this game if that leak is true. Diehard Conan fan....
Arnold skin 🙏
Being an assist based game is interesting. Defintely need to see some gameplay footage though.
I wanna see gameplay. At least the story is more optimistic than the previous timeline, and Liu Kang shows that even though he's giving the new timeline cast freedom of choice with their new lives, that doesn't mean he'll take Shang Tsung's bullshit sitting down.
Hard to get excited over a CGI trailer. I need to see gameplay.
Decent story trailer but not gameplay, shame but look forward to what they have on offer, the 'Kameo' thing sounds interesting. It'ds presumably a way to have extra characters which you don't play but fit the lore of the game, working like tag games where the character comes in and does moves, but unique per team up, you just can't control that character. Rest is normal stuff, including sadly the WB preorder stuff. :P
