The next Mortal Kombat game is coming soon. It’s a big deal because the series did really well on the Xbox 360 and PS3. But now, they’re starting the story over. NetherRealm is going to tell a new story with lots of fighting, blood, and crazy finishing moves.
They’re also changing how the game works a bit, making the characters more interesting, and making the graphics look super realistic. Here’s what we know about Mortal Kombat 1 so far.
Mortal Kombat 1 Release Date and Platforms
Mortal Kombat 1 is coming out on September 19, 2023. If you order the special editions of the game early, you can start playing on September 14. You can play Mortal Kombat 1 on your PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S. But, if you have a PS4 or Xbox One, you won’t be able to play it.
Interestingly, Mortal Kombat 1 will also be available on Nintendo Switch as a full game. It’s being made by Shiver Entertainment and Saber Interactive, with help from NetherRealm. The PC version is being developed by QLOC.
Mortal Kombat 1 Price
Mortal Kombat 1 is going to cost $70 when you buy it for your computer, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Switch. This is the regular version. If you want the fancy Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition, you’ll need to pay $110.
And if you want the super special Kollector’s Edition, that one will cost you $250. The game also has something called Dragon Krystals that you can use in the game, but we don’t know how much they will cost yet.
Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order
Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition
You can reserve the regular version of Mortal Kombat 1 before it comes out. You can get it in two ways:
- If you have a PS5, you can buy it for £59.99.
- If you have an Xbox Series X or a Nintendo Switch, you can get it, but it costs a little less at £54.99.
You can also reserve it online on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Epic Games Store and Steam) as soon as it’s available for purchase there.
When you pre-order the game, no matter which version you choose, you’ll get a special character called Shang Tsung to play in the game.
If you pre-order the game on Xbox Series X/S or PS5, you’ll also get access to a beta version of Mortal Kombat 1. This beta is expected to start in August 2023.
Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition
You can buy the special version of Mortal Kombat 1 for PS5 and Xbox Series X at GAME for £84.99. But, if you want it for Nintendo Switch, you can’t buy it physically yet, so you’ll have to get it from the eShop.
The special version of the game includes everything from the regular version (the main game and Shang Tsung), plus some extra stuff:
Kombat Pack:
- A special Jean-Claude Van Damme outfit for Johnny Cage
- Six new characters you can play after the game is released (you get to play them one week before everyone else)
- Five new characters that you can use as backup fighters after the game is released (you also get them one week early)
- You get to start playing the game early on September 14, 2023
- You also get 1,250 Dragon Krystals, which you can use in the game.
You can also pre-order the game online for all platforms, including PC, when the game page is available on their online stores.
Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition
You can only pre-order a special version of Mortal Kombat 1 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X called the “Kollector’s Edition” for £239.99 at GAME.
This special edition comes with extra stuff compared to the regular “Premium Edition.” It includes:
- A 16.5-inch sculpture of the character Liu Kang made by COARSE.
- Three special art prints.
- A metal case to hold the game, and it all comes in a bigger, fancier box.
- You also get 1,450 extra Dragon Krystals for a total of 2,700.
Mortal Kombat 1 Size
Both Steam and the Epic Games Store say you need a lot of space on your computer, around 100 GB, to put Mortal Kombat 1. PlayStation and Xbox haven’t said how much space you need yet. But on the Nintendo Switch, it’s 32.4 GB according to the eShop.
Mortal Kombat 1 Gamplay
In the game Mortal Kombat 1, made by NetherRealm, there are many different ways to play, like different modes and powerful finishing moves. They even have something called Kameo Fighters, which are special partners you can pick to help you in fights, and they’re not connected to the Xbox 360 game called Kameo.
There’s also a cool feature in the game for people who may need it. It’s called the fatality narration option, and it lets you hear a detailed description of the finishing moves in the game. This makes it easier for some people to enjoy the game. Here, you can find out if your PC is ready to handle Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 Fighters
NetherRealm said they’re bringing back old characters from early Mortal Kombat games in their new game. Even though they didn’t show Johnny Cage in the first video, they said he’d be in the game.
They also said you can make him look like the famous actor Jean-Claude Van Damme by downloading a special outfit for him.
| Character Roster | DLC Characters | Kameo Fighters | DLC Kameo Fighters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Kang | Ermac | Cyrax | Ferra |
| Scorpion | Homelander | Darrius | Johnny Cage |
| Sub-Zero | Omni-Man | Frost | Khameleon |
| Raiden | Quan-Chi | Goro | Mavado |
| Kung Lao | Peacemaker | Jax | Tremor |
| Kitana | Takeda | Kano | |
| Mileena | Kung Lao | ||
| Shang Tsung | Motaro | ||
| Johnny Cage | Sarena | ||
| Reptile | Scorpion | ||
| Sindel | Sektor | ||
| General Shao | Shujinko | ||
| Havik | Sonya | ||
| Kenshi Takahashi | Stryker | ||
| Rain | Sub-Zero | ||
| Smoke | |||
| Li Mei | |||
| Baraka | |||
| Tanya | |||
| Geras | |||
| Ashrah |
Mortal Kombat 1 Beta
Betas are super important for online games because they help the game makers make sure their servers work well. Plus, they let excited players try out a game before it officially comes out. So here you can check our Mortal Kombat 1 beta guide, we’ll explain how you can get into the beta and start playing.