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.
- 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
latest Mortal Kombat 1 Articles
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.
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.
Mortal Kombat 1: Every Confirmed Character Revealed (So Far)
While the game was only recently announced, Mortal Kombat 1 already has a large roster of confirmed characters. Here are all of them so far.
Mortal Kombat 1 DLC: All 6 Kombat Pack 1 Characters & Where They're From
Mortal Kombat 1 revealed its six upcoming DLC characters to be included in the Kombat Pack 1, with some surprising inclusions in the roster.
14 New Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals From SDCC 2023
San Diego Comic-Con's Mortal Kombat 1 panel was packed full of announcements from new footage, character reveals, concept art, and more.
10 Mortal Kombat 1 Character Redesigns Better Than Their Classic Looks
Although only a few Mortal Kombat 1 clips have been released, character redesigns mean many classic combatants look even better than they already did.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mortal Kombat 12: Characters We Most Want To See In MK12
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.
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.
Mortal Kombat Creator Responds To Last Of Us Episode 7’s Arcade Scene
Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon responds to The Last of Us episode 7's arcade scene featuring a cabinet of one of his iconic fighting games.
Mortal Kombat 12 Quietly Confirmed - And It's Releasing In 2023
Mortal Kombat 12 was seemingly announced during a recent Warner Bros. earnings call, with the brutal series’ next entry apparently arriving in 2023.
Mortal Kombat Characters MK12 Is Better Off Without
Mortal Kombat 12 can have the series' best roster to date, and in addition to choosing good characters, it must also avoid the series' worst fighters.
Mortal Kombat 12 Roster Teased As Ed Boon Tells Fans To "Stay Tuned"
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon teases several fan-favorites returning as playable characters in Mortal Kombat 12 and tells players to stay tuned.
Which Fighters Mortal Kombat 12 Needs The Most
Mortal Kombat 12's roster will likely see a shakeup due to the storyline, but there are a few fighters that the next installment can't leave out.
Mortal Kombat 12 Could Bring Back Konquest, Teases Ed Boon
In a recent AMA session, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon suggested that the popular Konquest mode could make a comeback in Mortal Kombat 12.