Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest reboot of the long-running fighting game franchise by NetherRealm Studios. It is the first console game from the studio since 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11 and seems to be expanding on virtually everything from the previous title. The gameplay is as brutal and bloody as ever, with trailers requiring an age gate on YouTube.

A Brief Introduction to Mortal Kombat 1

Contrary to its name, Mortal Kombat 1 is not the inaugural game in the Mortal Kombat series. The “1” in the title signifies that it is a reboot of the game’s storyline. Set after the events of Mortal Kombat 11 and the Aftermath expansion, Fire God Liu Kang creates a new universe. However, when a familiar threat emerges, he must assemble fighters from different realms to protect their reality.

The roster includes iconic characters such as Johnny Cage, Raiden, Mileena, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Tanya. Additionally, there will be multiple Kameo Fighters available to provide assistance during battles. The initial set of downloadable content (DLC) fighters will feature Peacemaker, Homelander, and Omni-Man.

Similar to recent Mortal Kombat titles, Mortal Kombat 1 will offer a story mode along with online and offline multiplayer options.

Everything We Know So Far

Mortal Kombat 1 is set to launch on September 19, 2023, for $69.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch. If you pre-order the standard edition, you will receive the exclusive character Shang Tsung when the game goes live. The game can be pre-ordered from online retailers such as PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.

For those who want to experience the game early, two more expensive editions provide early access on September 14. The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition costs $109.99 and includes six additional playable characters, five new Kameo Fighters, a Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition costs $249.99 and includes everything in the Premium Edition as well as a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture, COARSE art prints inspired by Mortal Kombat 1, a steel case, and an exclusive Liu Kang in-game color variant.

Mortal Kombat 1 requires a minimum of 100 GB of available storage space on your PC for installation, according to Steam and the Epic Games Store. The file sizes for the PlayStation and Xbox versions have not been revealed yet. However, the Nintendo Switch version is listed at 32.4 GB on the Nintendo eShop.