The Mortal Kombat Universe is Reborn, Set in a New Story with Iconic Heroes and Villains Reimagined as They’ve Never Been Seen Before
Warner Bros. Games today announced Mortal Kombat 1, a brand-new title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise that has sold more than 80 million units since its debut over 30 years ago. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the upcoming 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. Mortal Kombat 1 is scheduled to release on Sept. 19, 2023, for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Official Reveal Trailer can be viewed and shared here:
NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with an immersive
cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and
original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters,
including 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, a unique roster of partner
characters that can assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay
possibilities for
players.
“With Mortal Kombat 1 we are bringing a
reimagined universe to the legendary franchise which has captivated
gamers for more than 30 years and continues to top itself,” said David
Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “The talented
team at NetherRealm Studios continues to push the series forward in bold
ways that have consistently expanded the global audience, and we
believe
Mortal Kombat 1 will continue to attract new players as well as thrill our core fans.”
“Mortal Kombat 1 marks a new beginning for the
franchise and we couldn’t be more excited to share this original
storyline and fresh take on classic characters with our fans,” said Ed
Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios
and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat. “We’re also introducing our
Kameo Fighter system which brings a unique roster of partner characters
into the mix, and we are looking forward to showing this feature as well
as more new elements of the game very soon.”
May 19th, Mortal Kombat 1 will be available for pre-order 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, along with the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning Sept. 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).
- 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.
To learn more about Mortal Kombat 1, please visit
MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@MortalKombat),
TikTok (@MortalKombat), Twitter (@MortalKombat),
Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal
Kombat), Facebook (MortalKombat), Discord (MortalKombat),
or Reddit (MortalKombat).
Pre-Order Beginning May 19 to Receive Bonus Shang Tsung Playable Character and Access to Upcoming Beta; Kombat Pack to Include Jean-Claude Van Damme Skin
About Warner Bros. Games
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is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor
of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms,
including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based
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About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive
entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat
franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple
television series, and has sold more than 80 million games
to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm
team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional
information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at
NetherRealm.com.
Mortal Kombat 1© 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by
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their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Mortal Kombat, the dragon logo, NetherRealm Studios, NetherRealm logo
and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc.
*Timing for pre-order availability may vary by region and retailer. Please inquire with local retailers for details.
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