Today, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios have announced the official Fire God Liu Kang Relaunch of the Mortal Kombat Series, Mortal Kombat 1! After events of Mortal Kombat 11, Liu Kang and Raiden merged into one being, the Fire God Liu Kang. After defeating Shang Tsung, Fire God Liu Kang reset the universe to give its inhabitants a chance at true peace, but as you all know peace is not always the option we must take!
With that, David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games and Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat had this to say about Mortal Kombat 1;
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, 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. -David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games
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. 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! -Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat
I have to say, after reviewing and playing the hell out of Mortal Kombat 11, I believe Mortal Kombat 1 has some Big Shoes to Fill, but it seems like the game is going to be just as bloody and epic at MK11 was! Below you can watch the trailer and see the full details on pre-orders(which go live tomorrow) and details of the upcoming beta! Check back here for our thoughts on the trailer and our review of the game when it launches September 19th!
- 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.
- 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 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 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).
It’s In Our Blood. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and Fatalities!
Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders go live tomorrow, May 19 @10:00am PT. Pre-Orders receive Shang Tsung as a playable character. PlayStation and Xbox players will also receive Beta access, available in August.
