Mortal Kombat 1: It’s Liu Kang’s universe, we just live in it

Warner Bros. Games has announced Mortal Kombat 1. It is a brand-new title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise.

The upcoming game will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang. This new universe will feature reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before. This latest entry is scheduled to release on September 19th, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

What awaits us in this new universe?

NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with an immersive cinematic narrative. It will feature unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters. These include Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others. Mortal Kombat 1 will also introduce Kameo Fighters. This is a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players.

That’s not all folks.

Starting tomorrow, May 19th, gamers will be able to pre-order the game on all launch platforms, including:

• Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, including Steam and Epic Games Store.
• Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and will include all Standard Edition content. It will also include the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning September 14th, 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).
• Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition will be available physically at select retailers 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).

All Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character, and those who pre-order the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will also receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which will be available in August 2023.

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