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Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting game by the creators at NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Entertainment. The title will be the twelfth main installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise and act as a continuation of Mortal Kombat 11 and as a reboot, with Liu Kang assuming the role of the new god protector of Earthrealm.

Mortal Kombat 1 Game Poster
Franchise:
Mortal Kombat
Platform:
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Released:
September 19, 2023
Developer:
NetherRealm Studios
Publisher:
Warner Bros. Games
Genre:
Fighting
ESRB:
M
Prequel:
Mortal Kombat 11
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Ed Boon Details The Biggest Mortal Kombat 1 Character Changes: "It Is A Retelling Of A Brand-New Mortal Kombat"

Exclusive: During a recent SDCC interview, Mortal Kombat 1's director Ed Boon teased a myriad of changes to the franchise's beloved fighters.

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SDCC 2023: Ed Boon On Mortal Kombat 1's Gameplay, The Franchise's Legacy & New Cameos

Ed Boon discusses the new gameplay, Mortal Kombat's legacy, and exciting Homelander, Omni-Man, and peacemaker cameos in Mortal Kombat 1.

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San Diego Comic-Con's Mortal Kombat 1 panel was packed full of announcements from new footage, character reveals, concept art, and more.

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10 Mortal Kombat 1 Character Redesigns Better Than Their Classic Looks

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Mortal Kombat 1's Biggest Canon Change Is Really A 30 Year Payoff

Scorpion and Sub-Zero are among the most iconic characters in Mortal Kombat; they are also the franchise's most bitter rivals - or at least they were.

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How Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameo Fighters Actually Work

Kameo Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 are a core mechanic in the gameplay. Here is what Kameo Fighters are and how they work in the title's fights.

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Why Mortal Kombat 1 Is A Complete Reboot Instead Of Being MK12

The next Mortal Kombat entry is rebooting the series, a radical decision that offers both exciting possibilities and potential drawbacks.

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Mortal Kombat 1 - Release Date, Character Roster, Preorder Bonuses

Mortal Kombat 1 has been revealed, along with information on its release date and what exactly will be included with the new reboot game.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Finally Proves Which MK11 Ending Is Canon

The Aftermath Expansion for Mortal Kombat 11 showcased two radically different futures. The upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot makes it clear which stays.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed, Confirmed To Be A Complete Reboot

After multiple teases suggesting a timeline reset, Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced and confirmed as a soft reboot for the fighting series.

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Now that it is confirmed that Mortal Kombat 12 is coming in 2023, there’s room for speculation on which characters will be included in its roster.

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Mortal Kombat 12's Release Date Already Has A Problem

The news that Mortal Kombat 12 is set to release later this year is exciting, but the scheduling of its launch could be a problem for the series.

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Mortal Kombat 12 Quietly Confirmed - And It's Releasing In 2023

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