Mortal Kombat 1 – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Box Art
Publisher
WB Games
Developer
NetherRealm Studios
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC
Release Date
19 September 2023: WW: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X
Genre
Fighting

Game Overview:

Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by WB Games.

It is the twelfth mainline instalment in the Mortal Kombat series, and serves as a reboot of the franchise following the events portrayed in Mortal Kombat 11.

Latest Updates For Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Ending – What is Going On?

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Ending – What is Going On?

How does the first story expansion for Mortal Kombat 1 shake things up, especially after everything so far? Find out here.

Mortal Kombat 1 All Animalities – All Character’s Controller Button Inputs

Mortal Kombat 1 All Animalities – All Character’s Controller Button Inputs

A complete list of all the animalities in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Review – Recognize Me, Little Brother?

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Review – Recognize Me, Little Brother?

Mortal Kombat 1 returns with Khaos Reigns. But can the expansion stand up to the base game’s excellent offerings?

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Launch Trailer Showcases New Fatalities, Brutalities, and Ghostface

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Launch Trailer Showcases New Fatalities, Brutalities, and Ghostface

The first paid expansion for NetherRealm's fighter launches on September 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Showcases Noob Saibot Gameplay

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Showcases Noob Saibot Gameplay

NetherRealm Studios showcases the shadowy Noob Saibot and his role in the story ahead of the upcoming release of the Khaos Reigns expansion.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Highlights Sektor and Her Awesome Fatality

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Highlights Sektor and Her Awesome Fatality

Sub-Zero's loyal lieutenant unleashes all kinds of destruction, from missiles and flamethrowers to flying opponents into orbit.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Everything You Need to Know

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Everything You Need to Know

Expanding Mortal Kombat 1’s lavish story with an all-new campaign is Khaos Reigns.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Sektor, Cyrax, and Noob Saibot

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Sektor, Cyrax, and Noob Saibot

Updates to the game's official website have revealed new narrative details on the upcoming fan-favourite DLC characters.

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold Over 4 Million Units

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold Over 4 Million Units

WB Games and NetherRealm Studios' fighting title is set to receive a large-scale expansion in the form of Khaos Reigns this September.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Showcases the All-New Cyrax

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Showcases the All-New Cyrax

The returning fav-favourite will be one of Khaos Reigns' six new characters, and will take on a very different form in Mortal Kombat 1's New Era.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Analysis – What is Even Going On?

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Trailer Analysis – What is Even Going On?

The first paid story expansion for NetherRealm's fighter arrives on September 24th. Here's what could go down in the story.

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Get More Content After Khaos Reigns, Director Suggests

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Get More Content After Khaos Reigns, Director Suggests

"We were pretty sure when we launched Mortal Kombat 1 that we were going to be doing years of content, so this is year two," says series co-creator and director Ed Boon.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Bringing Back Animal-Based Fatalities Known as Animalities

Mortal Kombat 1 is Bringing Back Animal-Based Fatalities Known as Animalities

Animalities will be added to the fighter with a free update that will coincide with the launch of the Khaos Reigns expansion this September.

Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 DLC Characters Revealed – Ghostface, T-1000, Noob Saibot, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 DLC Characters Revealed – Ghostface, T-1000, Noob Saibot, and More

Kombat Pack 2 will only be available alongside the upcoming expansion, Khaos Reigns, which will be sold at a price of $49.99 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and $39.99 on Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Announced, Story Expansion Launches This September

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Announced, Story Expansion Launches This September

The story expansion will bring back several beloved characters in the form of Sektor, Cyrax, Noob Saibot, and more when it launches on September 24.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Teases “Kontinuing Story, Future Fighters” at SDCC 2024

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Teases “Kontinuing Story, Future Fighters” at SDCC 2024

Game director Ed Boon and the team at NetherRealm could finally reveal the fighter's previously teased story DLC at today's event.

NetherRealm Studios Hit with Layoffs

NetherRealm Studios Hit with Layoffs

The Mortal Kombat and Injustice developer has seemingly laid off its mobile team, with a report claiming that at least 50 employees have been impacted.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Takeda Arrives July 23rd for Kombat Pack Owners, New Gameplay Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 – Takeda Arrives July 23rd for Kombat Pack Owners, New Gameplay Revealed

As Kenshi's son and a student of the Shirai Ryu, Takeda arrives in NetherRealm's fighter as the final DLC character for Year 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Year 2 Reveal Confirmed for SDCC 2024 on July 26th

Mortal Kombat 1 – Year 2 Reveal Confirmed for SDCC 2024 on July 26th

NetherRealm Studios asks fans to look forward to "what the future holds", potentially revealing new DLC characters for the fighter.

Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 DLC Will Include Ghostface, T-1000, Noob Saibot, and More – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 DLC Will Include Ghostface, T-1000, Noob Saibot, and More – Rumour

Datamining leaks may have spilled the beans on the DLC characters Mortal Kombat 1 is set to add in the coming months.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gets New Trailer Showcasing a Fight Between Homelander and Omni-Man

Mortal Kombat 1 Gets New Trailer Showcasing a Fight Between Homelander and Omni-Man

Check out an intense fight between Homelander and Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. Homelander is coming to the game on June 11.

Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Homelander on June 4 for Kombat Pack Owners

Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Homelander on June 4 for Kombat Pack Owners

Homelander from The Boys joins the roster soon, with Ferra following as a Kameo fighter later in the month.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Teases Skins Based on 1995 Film

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Teases Skins Based on 1995 Film

Scorpion is the only character revealed thus far and looks incredible, though a release date for the skins hasn't been confirmed.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Known Milk-Lover Homelander

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Known Milk-Lover Homelander

The Boys supervillain Homelander is set to launch join Mortal Kombat 1's roster of fighters sometime this Spring.

Mortal Kombat 1 Offers First Look at Homelander

Mortal Kombat 1 Offers First Look at Homelander

Director Ed Boon says "there is still a LOT more planned" for the fighter, including new moves, klassic kostumes, Kameos, and more.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Ermac is Now Available for Kombat Pack Owners

Mortal Kombat 1 – Ermac is Now Available for Kombat Pack Owners

The latest DLC fighter will be available for all players on April 23rd, while Mavado, the next Kameo Fighter, debuts in May.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Season of Storms is Live, Features a Familiar Threat

Mortal Kombat 1 – Season of Storms is Live, Features a Familiar Threat

Dark Raiden from Mortal Kombat X is the antagonist of this season, available until June 4th alongside new cosmetics and gear.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Ermac Joins Roster on April 23rd, First Gameplay Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 – Ermac Joins Roster on April 23rd, First Gameplay Revealed

Kombat Pack owners can start playing him on April 16th. Meanwhile, the next Kameo Fighter is Mavado, who arrives this May.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 4 is Now Live

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 4 is Now Live

Fight an army of Ultra Mileenas on a new map with new gear. New cosmetics for Liu Kang, Mileena, Li Mei and more are also available.

Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Play Arrives Next Week for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Play Arrives Next Week for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

"Krossplay" for NetherRealm's fighter will receive more details early next week, though it seems absent on Nintendo Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Peacemaker Gameplay and New Kameo Fighter Janet Cage

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Peacemaker Gameplay and New Kameo Fighter Janet Cage

Peacemaker will be available on February 28 for Kombat Pack owners and on March 6 for everyone else, while Janet Cage will arrive later on in March.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Peacemaker Launches February 28th for Kombat Pack 1 Owners

Mortal Kombat 1 – Peacemaker Launches February 28th for Kombat Pack 1 Owners

Portrayed and voiced by John Cena, the anti-hero's early access release coincides with the arrival of Invasions Season 4.

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold 3 Million Units

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold 3 Million Units

The fighter reached a new milestone after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed nearly 3 million sold last November.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameo Roster Adds Khameleon on January 16

Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameo Roster Adds Khameleon on January 16

NetherRealm Studios has confirmed the release date for the fighter's next DLC Kameo fighter addition.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 3 is Live, Adds Cryo-Themed Skins and New Bosses

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 3 is Live, Adds Cryo-Themed Skins and New Bosses

Arctic Sub-Zero is the new seasonal final boss in Invasions, and there are new skins to earn for the likes of Kitana, Scorpion and more.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Get Cross-Platform Multiplayer in February

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Get Cross-Platform Multiplayer in February

NetherRealm Studios has stated that it is still working on cross-play for Mortal Kombat 1, offering up a February release window for the feature.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Receive Story DLC, Confirms Ed Boon

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Receive Story DLC, Confirms Ed Boon

"Just like we did with Mortal Kombat 11, we're going to release a second part with more story, and we have a big surprise after that," said Boon.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Quan Chi Arrives on December 21st, First Gameplay Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 – Quan Chi Arrives on December 21st, First Gameplay Revealed

The next Kameo Fighter, Khameleon, goes live in January 2024, while DC Universe's Peacekeeper joins the roster in February.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Monetization Issues – What is Going on?

Mortal Kombat 1’s Monetization Issues – What is Going on?

As is traditional for WB Games releases, Mortal Kombat 1 has come under fire for its monetization model.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Seasonal Fatalities Are Being Bundled, Priced at 1,200 Dragon Krystals

Mortal Kombat 1’s Seasonal Fatalities Are Being Bundled, Priced at 1,200 Dragon Krystals

The monetised Fatalities for Mortal Kombat 1 will be sold as a unified bundle starting on November 17.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 2 is Now Available

Mortal Kombat 1 – Invasions Season 2 is Now Available

Season of the Blood Moon is live until December 11th, with an alternate Nitara as the final boss and several blood-themed cosmetics.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Offering Free Fatalities to Those Who Purchased the Halloween Fatality

Mortal Kombat 1 is Offering Free Fatalities to Those Who Purchased the Halloween Fatality

Backlash from the community has prompted WB Games to offer bonus Thanksgiving and Winter Fatalities.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander Won’t be Voiced by Antony Starr

Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander Won’t be Voiced by Antony Starr

Antony Starr, who plays Homelander on The Boys, won't be reprising his role when the supervillain joins Mortal Kombat 1's roster.

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold Nearly 3 Million Units

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold Nearly 3 Million Units

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirms the latest instalment in the fighting franchise has sold nearly 3 million units since its release.

Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Will Seemingly Not Include Alternate Skins

Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Will Seemingly Not Include Alternate Skins

In a break from tradition for the franchise, it seems Mortal Kombat 1's DLC packs won't include alternate skins, a decision that's receiving plenty of backlash from the community.

Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Omni-Man and Tremor on November 16th, New Gameplay Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Omni-Man and Tremor on November 16th, New Gameplay Revealed

The Viltrumite's overwhelming strength and brutality are displayed, while Tremor is skilled at reflecting projectiles and manipulating rocks.

Mortal Kombat 1 Update Adds Move Tagging, Adjusts Enemy Armor in Invasion Mode

Mortal Kombat 1 Update Adds Move Tagging, Adjusts Enemy Armor in Invasion Mode

Online leaderboards are available in Klassic Towers. There's also an in-game indicator for ping and voice chat options to mute other players.

Warner Bros. Games Confirms That Halloween-Themed Fatalities Will Be Part of the Premium Shop in Mortal Kombat 1

Warner Bros. Games Confirms That Halloween-Themed Fatalities Will Be Part of the Premium Shop in Mortal Kombat 1

This will be the first time the series has featured premium Fatalities since Mortal Kombat 2011's Klassic Fatality packs.

Mortal Kombat 1 Actor Says T-1000 is Coming to the Game

Mortal Kombat 1 Actor Says T-1000 is Coming to the Game

Mortal Kombat 1 might soon be welcoming the T-1000 Terminator to its roster, if the voice actor for Reptile is right.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Kombat Pack Release Schedule Revealed

Mortal Kombat 1 – Kombat Pack Release Schedule Revealed

Quan Chi and Peacemaker debut in Winter 2023/2024. Ermac and Homelander launch in Spring 2024, and Takeda Takahashi in Summer 2024.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Omni-Man’s Brutal Strength Revealed in First Trailer, Out in November

Mortal Kombat 1 – Omni-Man’s Brutal Strength Revealed in First Trailer, Out in November

The first playable DLC character for NetherRealm's fighter arrives next month, along with Tremor, the first new Kameo Fighter.

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Improves Visuals, Performance, and Loading Times on Nintendo Switch

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Improves Visuals, Performance, and Loading Times on Nintendo Switch

The troubled Switch version gets its much-needed update and also adds the rest of the content from Season 1 of Invasions.

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Fixes Player 1 Advantage, Makes Character Adjustments, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Fixes Player 1 Advantage, Makes Character Adjustments, and More

However, the patch has only been released for the fighter's PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions.

Mortal Kombat 1 Drops Down to No. 2 in Weekly UK Retail Charts

Mortal Kombat 1 Drops Down to No. 2 in Weekly UK Retail Charts

EA Sports FC 24 has debuted on top of the charts, enjoying the UK's second-biggest physical launch of the year, below Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Characters and Kameos Brutalities Button Inputs

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Characters and Kameos Brutalities Button Inputs

A list of all brutalities you can perform in Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Omni-Man Gameplay Won’t be Revealed at New York Comic-Con

Mortal Kombat 1 – Omni-Man Gameplay Won’t be Revealed at New York Comic-Con

Mortal Kombat boss Ed Boon says gameplay for upcoming DLC gues fighter Omni-Man won't be revealed at NYCC.

Mortal Kombat 1 Faces Unexpected Server Issues, Patch Pushed to Early Next Week

Mortal Kombat 1 Faces Unexpected Server Issues, Patch Pushed to Early Next Week

The patch was to fix a recently discovered Player 1 advantage bug, but NetherRealm faced a "snag" that caused server issues.

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Will Fix Player 1 Advantage Issue

Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Will Fix Player 1 Advantage Issue

The patch for the fighter goes live on September 29th and includes other fixes for issues like missing inputs on Kameo Fighters.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Could Potentially be Teasing Ghostface DLC

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Could Potentially be Teasing Ghostface DLC

Evidence pointing to the iconic character from the Scream movie franchise was recently also spotted in the game's files by dataminers.

Mortal Kombat 1 – What is Going On?

Mortal Kombat 1 – What is Going On?

Mortal Kombat 1 is an excellent game but suffers from fundamental issues, including one that removes any kind of level playing field.

Mortal Kombat 1 Developer Investigating Player 1 Advantage Issue

Mortal Kombat 1 Developer Investigating Player 1 Advantage Issue

Fighters in the Player 2 slot can't properly land their combos, while those in the Player 1 slot can, regardless of stance.

Mortal Kombat 1 Has “a Long List of Fighters, Kameos, and Features” Coming, Accolades Trailer Released

Mortal Kombat 1 Has “a Long List of Fighters, Kameos, and Features” Coming, Accolades Trailer Released

Its first Kombat Pack will add six DLC fighters, including The Boys' Homelander, DC's Peademaker, and Invincible's Omni-Man.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Best Fatalities

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Best Fatalities

NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat 1 offers some top-tier Fatalities. Check out which playable characters have some of the best.

Mortal Kombat 1 Tops Weekly UK Retail Charts on Debut

Mortal Kombat 1 Tops Weekly UK Retail Charts on Debut

Meanwhile, Neowiz's Soulslike action RPG Lies of P debuted in third place, behind Pikmin 1+2, which recently saw a physical launch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Invasion Klues and How to Solve Them

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Invasion Klues and How to Solve Them

Klues can lead to hidden chests in Invasion Mode, which means more rewards, but how do you complete them? Find out here.

10 Things Players Dislike About Mortal Kombat 1

10 Things Players Dislike About Mortal Kombat 1

The reboot offers a clean slate and several new mechanics but fumbles in many important areas. Check out ten of them here.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Says Nintendo Switch Version is “Absolutely” Getting Updated

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Says Nintendo Switch Version is “Absolutely” Getting Updated

"It would have been ideal for us to have released the version that we absolutely wanted," said NetherRealm Studios' Ed Boon.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Now Available Worldwide

Mortal Kombat 1 is Now Available Worldwide

NetherRealm's reboot of the classic fighting game franchise is playable now on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Characters and Kameos Fatalities Button Inputs

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – All Characters and Kameos Fatalities Button Inputs

A new Mortal Kombat means Fatalities with several stylish ways to execute your opponent. Here's how to perform them all.

Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch Only Features the Intro for Invasion Mode

Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch Only Features the Intro for Invasion Mode

The "full breadth" of Season 1 will release in the coming weeks, with the developer "working to make this update as quickly as possible."

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

These toasty pointers will help you optimize your Mortal Kombat 1 experience.

NBA 2K24 Review – Going Through the Motions

NBA 2K24 Review – Going Through the Motions

Aside from the expected graphical upgrade, the list of material improvements in NBA 2K24 is particularly short this year.

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Add Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and More as Playable Characters – Rumor

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Add Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and More as Playable Characters – Rumor

Dataminers discover dialogue responses that could point to new fighters and animations for potential seasonal Fatalities.

Mortal Kombat 1 Review – Outstanding

Mortal Kombat 1 Review – Outstanding

Mortal Kombat 1 is by far the best entry in the long-running franchise.

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – How to Earn Koins and Dragon Krystals

Mortal Kombat 1 Guide – How to Earn Koins and Dragon Krystals

Koins and Dragon Krystals are the main Kurrencies in NetherRealm's reboot, but how do you earn them quickly? Find out here.

Mortal Kombat 1 Day One Patch Brings Fixes for Invasions, Story Mode, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Day One Patch Brings Fixes for Invasions, Story Mode, and More

The fighting franchise's reboot's global launch is set for September 19, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Mortal Kombat 1 Won’t Have Cross-Play at Launch

Mortal Kombat 1 Won’t Have Cross-Play at Launch

NetherRealm Studios says it's "working hard at implementing the feature", and that it will be coming in a post-launch update.

Mortal Kombat 1 Accessibility Features Detailed

Mortal Kombat 1 Accessibility Features Detailed

The fighting game will feature several visual, auditory, and motor tools in its suite of accessibility options.

Mortal Kombat 1 Launch Trailer Reveals Reiko, Shang Tsung’s Abilities, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Launch Trailer Reveals Reiko, Shang Tsung’s Abilities, and More

The long-awaited sequel is out on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch, but early access starts this week.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Things Players Can’t Wait to Experience

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Things Players Can’t Wait to Experience

NetherRealm's latest entry in the legendary series is nearly upon us. Here are 15 things we can't wait to do when it launches on September 19th.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 More New Details You Should Know About

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 More New Details You Should Know About

[drop-cap]T[/drop-cap]he rollout of new information on Mortal Kombat 1 is continuing in the lead-up to its launch on September 19, and a host of new details recently dropped on the fighter during Ga... Read More

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage

Mortal Kombat and Johnny Cage go full circle a with Jean-Cleade Can Damme version of the character in the upcoming reboot.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Nitara, Played by Megan Fox

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Nitara, Played by Megan Fox

The Vampire of Outworld returns, and though her motives are unclear, she can still strike quickly and tear her opponents apart.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Full Roster Has Leaked

Mortal Kombat 1’s Full Roster Has Leaked

A Reddit user who got access to the game's Switch version two weeks ahead of launch has leaked the full roster of main fighters and Kameo characters.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Leaked Switch Footage Shows Screen Tearing, Performance Issues

Mortal Kombat 1 – Leaked Switch Footage Shows Screen Tearing, Performance Issues

Copies of Mortal Kombat 1 appear to be out in a wild, and one Reddit user has leaked about two minutes of the Switch version's footage.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will be a “Narrative Springboard” for Future Instalments

Mortal Kombat 1 Will be a “Narrative Springboard” for Future Instalments

"We're going to obviously see the characters develop, they're going to change, things are going to happen, but this is not the end," says narrative director Dominic Ciancolo.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Ways It’s Different From Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat 1 – 15 Ways It’s Different From Mortal Kombat 11

From a new timeline and story to Kameo Fighters, Invasions and faster gameplay, find out everything the reboot does differently.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Seemingly Also Add Guest Character Kameos After Launch

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Seemingly Also Add Guest Character Kameos After Launch

New marketing material has emerged for the fighter in Brazil, which suggests that guest DLC characters will also appear in Kameo form.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Dave Bautista Stars in New Live-Action Trailer

Mortal Kombat 1 – Dave Bautista Stars in New Live-Action Trailer

The actor rallies random people before the game's worldwide release on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director “Absolutely” Wants to Do Something Different

Mortal Kombat 1 Director “Absolutely” Wants to Do Something Different

However, NetherRealm's Ed Boon doesn't feel burned out because the development team is "trying new stuff with each game."

Mortal Kombat 1 – 4 Theories About What to Expect from its Rebooted Universe

Mortal Kombat 1 – 4 Theories About What to Expect from its Rebooted Universe

It seems we should expect the unexpected in Mortal Kombat 1's rebooted universe- here are four theories about how that might pan out.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Showcases Sindel, General Shao, and Rain

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Showcases Sindel, General Shao, and Rain

Extensive new gameplay footage has emerged for some of Mortal Kombat 1's newly-revealed characters.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 14 Details You May Not Know

Mortal Kombat 1 – 14 Details You May Not Know

Here's everything you should know about the NetherRealm franchise's (second) reboot.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Peacemaker is Voiced by John Cena

Mortal Kombat 1’s Peacemaker is Voiced by John Cena

NetherRealm Studios boss Ed Boon has confirmed that John Cena will be reprising his role as Peacemaker for Mortal Kombat 1's DLC.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander and Omni-Man Won’t Just be Clones of Each Other, Ed Boon Promises

Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander and Omni-Man Won’t Just be Clones of Each Other, Ed Boon Promises

"We're not going to have them both do all the kind of category of Superman-type things. We're going to divvy up those abilities," Boon says.

Mortal Kombat 1 Narrative Director Talks About Why Sonya and Jax Are Missing

Mortal Kombat 1 Narrative Director Talks About Why Sonya and Jax Are Missing

"I know some people are worried in this new universe that, oh my gosh, these characters no longer exist. They're gone forever. It's totally not the case."

Mortal Kombat 1 – Shang Tsung’s New Origin and More Revealed in Extensive Story Gameplay

Mortal Kombat 1 – Shang Tsung’s New Origin and More Revealed in Extensive Story Gameplay

The 17 minute gameplay video also showcases more of the relationship between Kung Lao and Raiden as they battle the Lin Kuei.

Mortal Kombat 1 Invasions Revealed – Board Game-Like RPG Mode Includes Factions, Minigames, and More

Mortal Kombat 1 Invasions Revealed – Board Game-Like RPG Mode Includes Factions, Minigames, and More

Gather a party of characters and traverse a map, taking on Invaders from different realms while leveling up and earning loot and Kurrency.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals General Shao, Sindel, and New Kameo Fighters

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals General Shao, Sindel, and New Kameo Fighters

The Rulers of Outworld are as brutal as ever in the latest trailer, with the fighting game releasing on September 19th worldwide.

Mortal Kombat 1 Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live

Mortal Kombat 1 Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live

NetherRealm Studios and WB Games will showcase a new trailer for the upcoming fighter at the event later this month.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Hypes Upcoming Pre-Order Beta

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Hypes Upcoming Pre-Order Beta

The beta is available from August 18th to 21st for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and features online 1v1 matches and Klassic Tower.

Mortal Kombat 1 Story Theory – 5 Ways it Can End

Mortal Kombat 1 Story Theory – 5 Ways it Can End

Mortal Kombat 1 is still shrouded in mystery, but for now, it’s fun to speculate on how events will transpire.

Top 30 Mortal Kombat Kharacters of All Time

Top 30 Mortal Kombat Kharacters of All Time

From the wastelands of Outworld to the familiar locales of Earthrealm, these are the best characters in the entire Mortal Kombat universe.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Feature a New Single Player Mode Called Invasions – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Feature a New Single Player Mode Called Invasions – Rumour

A fresh leak has seemingly spilled the beans on a new Invasions mode, which will see players "travel through the realms of Mortal Kombat" and face different seasonal challenges.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Li-Mei’s Combos, Fatality, and Brutality Showcased in New Gameplay

Mortal Kombat 1 – Li-Mei’s Combos, Fatality, and Brutality Showcased in New Gameplay

NetherRealm Studios also showcases Frost's various Kameo Fighter moves and her Fatality, which makes for some quick skeleton removal.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 9 More Characters We Need to See

Mortal Kombat 1 – 9 More Characters We Need to See

With a multitude of characters, intertwined in deep backstory, there’s scope for plenty more characters to emerge on MK1’s roster.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Reptile, Havik, and Ashrah

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Reptile, Havik, and Ashrah

Sareena has also been revealed as a Kameo Fighter in Mortal Kombat 1's glorious (and bloody) new trailer.

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Improved Movement Speed and Dashes Based on Player Feedback

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Improved Movement Speed and Dashes Based on Player Feedback

"We continue to encourage feedback from whomever gets a chance to play these early builds," says NetherRealm boss Ed Boon.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Confirms Geras, Showcases Liu Kang

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Confirms Geras, Showcases Liu Kang

Debuting in Mortal Kombat 11, Geras returns as the protector of the Hourglass and warns Liu Kang of "compromised" peace.

Mortal Kombat 1 Closed Beta Set for August 18-21

Mortal Kombat 1 Closed Beta Set for August 18-21

The closed beta will be available on PayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for anyone who pre-orders the game.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Story Mode is About as Long as Mortal Kombat X and 11’s Campaigns

Mortal Kombat 1’s Story Mode is About as Long as Mortal Kombat X and 11’s Campaigns

Mortal Kombat X and 11 both had story modes about 5-6 hours long, but could be much longer with optional content.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Feature a Minigame About Destroying a Decapitated Head

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Feature a Minigame About Destroying a Decapitated Head

The minigame was described in a recent rating for the game by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Li Mei and Baraka

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Li Mei and Baraka

After confirming them for the reboot's roster with a recent trailer, NetherRealm Studios has revealed new story details for Li Mei and Baraka.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Leaked Trailer and Images Showcase Reiko and Motaro

Mortal Kombat 1 – Leaked Trailer and Images Showcase Reiko and Motaro

A second unreleased trailer shown exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con confirmed Reiko and Morato for the reboot's roster.

Mortal Kombat 1 – J.K. Simmons Confirmed to Voice Omni-Man

Mortal Kombat 1 – J.K. Simmons Confirmed to Voice Omni-Man

The actor, who played the superhero in the Invincible animated series, will reprise the role in NetherRealm's upcoming fighter.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Confirms Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-Man as DLC Characters

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Confirms Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-Man as DLC Characters

Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack has been revealed, starring Quan-Chi, Ermac and Takeda alongside crossover characters Homelander, Peacemaker and Omni-Man.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gets New Trailer Revealing Gameplay for Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka

Mortal Kombat 1 Gets New Trailer Revealing Gameplay for Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka

Check out the latest trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which showcases the backstory for Li Mei while also giving us a look at some new gameplay.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Comic-Con Panel Will Feature Three New Trailers

Mortal Kombat 1’s Comic-Con Panel Will Feature Three New Trailers

NetherRealm Studios boss Ed Boon confirms that Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay will be shown off, in addition to some "surprises".

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Have a Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

Mortal Kombat 1 Will Have a Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

The panel is scheduled for this Friday, July 21, and will run from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM PT.

Mortal Kombat 1 to Feature Homelander as DLC, The Boys’ Official Tiktok Account Seemingly Confirms

Mortal Kombat 1 to Feature Homelander as DLC, The Boys’ Official Tiktok Account Seemingly Confirms

Previous leaks have claimed that The Boys' Homelander will be one of six post-launch characters to be released for Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Rain and Smoke

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Story Details on Rain and Smoke

An update to the game's website reveals brief new story details on the newly revealed Mortal Kombat 1 roster additions.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Smoke, Cyrax, Sektor, Rain, and Frost

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Smoke, Cyrax, Sektor, Rain, and Frost

The Lin Kuei star in new gameplay, with NetherRealm's fighter out on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Switch.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Scorpion and Johnny Cage Gameplay Breakdowns Coming July 6th

Mortal Kombat 1 – Scorpion and Johnny Cage Gameplay Breakdowns Coming July 6th

The first Kombat Kast for NetherRealm Studios' reboot is coming soon and will also feature a "discussion" on Kameo fighters.

Mortal Kombat 1 – New Gameplay Trailer Coming “Soon” with More Character Reveals

Mortal Kombat 1 – New Gameplay Trailer Coming “Soon” with More Character Reveals

NetherRealm Studios' Ed Boon says it will showcase additional main and Kameo fighters. The game is out on September 19th.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Updated Website Reveals New Story Details on Key Characters

Mortal Kombat 1’s Updated Website Reveals New Story Details on Key Characters

An update to the game's official website has revealed new narrative tidbits on the likes of Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Kitana, and more.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Bringing Back Quitalities (with Some Changes)

Mortal Kombat 1 is Bringing Back Quitalities (with Some Changes)

Players have discovered in the fighter's stress test that Quitalities are back, with elements of Mortal Kombat: Deception's Hara-Kiris thrown in.

Mortal Kombat 1 is Happening Before Injustice 3 Due to Engine Upgrade – Ed Boon

Mortal Kombat 1 is Happening Before Injustice 3 Due to Engine Upgrade – Ed Boon

However, the door isn't shut on the possibility of a new Injustice game "at all", Boon says.

Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test Announced for June 23rd to 26th

Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test Announced for June 23rd to 26th

Separate from the pre-order beta in August, the test will feature 1v1 multiplayer matches and a "limited" Klassic Towers mode.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 9 New Details You Need to Know

Mortal Kombat 1 – 9 New Details You Need to Know

Here's everything we've learned about the upcoming fighter.

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Indicates that Stryker, Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs Won’t be Playable

Mortal Kombat 1 Director Indicates that Stryker, Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs Won’t be Playable

"Some of these Kameos that we use are not in the story. It's more of the novelty," said series' co-creator and director Ed Boon.

Mortal Kombat 1 Extensive Gameplay Showcases Kameo Fighter Moves and Fatalities

Mortal Kombat 1 Extensive Gameplay Showcases Kameo Fighter Moves and Fatalities

Check out the different playable fighters, their moves, how stages look at dawn and dusk, and more from the recent press demo.

Mortal Kombat 1 Matches Shown off in 4K in New Gameplay Showcase Video

Mortal Kombat 1 Matches Shown off in 4K in New Gameplay Showcase Video

Check out some full matches from the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 in all of its 4K glory in a new gameplay showcase video.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Debuts – Fatalities, Kameo Fighters, and More Showcased

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Debuts – Fatalities, Kameo Fighters, and More Showcased

Fire God Liu Kang is gathering champions, which include Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, and much more in the upcoming fighter.

Mortal Kombat 1 Might be Bringing Back Tag Team Battles

Mortal Kombat 1 Might be Bringing Back Tag Team Battles

Tag Team battles, which were last featured in 2011's Mortal Kombat, might be making a return to the series with the upcoming reboot.

15 Characters We Want to See In Mortal Kombat 1

15 Characters We Want to See In Mortal Kombat 1

NetherRealm's "reborn" universe means that almost anyone can come back. Here are 15 legendary Kombatants we'd like to see return.

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Reveal Confirmed for Summer Game Fest 2023

Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Reveal Confirmed for Summer Game Fest 2023

Mortal Kombat boss Ed Boon will take the stage at Summer Game Fest on June 8 for a gameplay reveal of the series' upcoming reboot.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal Trailer Analyzed – Is The Great Kung Lao Back?

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal Trailer Analyzed – Is The Great Kung Lao Back?

Following the events of Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat 1 is set in a brand-new universe. Find out what the reveal trailer could mean, story-wise.

Mortal Kombat Series Has Sold Over 80 Million Units

Mortal Kombat Series Has Sold Over 80 Million Units

WB Games has announced that the beloved fighting franchise has sold over 80 million units since its debut over 30 years ago.

Mortal Kombat 1 – 10 New Things You May Not Know

Mortal Kombat 1 – 10 New Things You May Not Know

Mortal Kombat is back and starting with a clean slate. Here's what you need to know about the fighter before it releases on September 19th.

Mortal Kombat 1 in Development Longer Than Any Previous Title, Doesn’t Continue MK11’s Story

Mortal Kombat 1 in Development Longer Than Any Previous Title, Doesn’t Continue MK11’s Story

Series co-creator Ed Boon says, "This is Mortal Kombat 1. It's a new beginning," and characters will be "re-introduced with new roles."

Mortal Kombat 1 PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 100 GB Installation Space

Mortal Kombat 1 PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 100 GB Installation Space

Developed by QLOC, the PC version's minimum and recommended requirements are forgiving, though the resolution and frame rate is unknown.

Mortal Kombat 1 Post-Launch Characters and Kameo Fighters Leaked via Amazon Italy

Mortal Kombat 1 Post-Launch Characters and Kameo Fighters Leaked via Amazon Italy

Returning fighters seemingly include Quan Chi, Ermac and Takeda, while the previously rumored Peacemaker and Homelander are also present.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Returning Characters and Kameo Fighters Detailed, Rollback Netcode Confirmed

Mortal Kombat 1 – Returning Characters and Kameo Fighters Detailed, Rollback Netcode Confirmed

The Story Mode will feature a new narrative with "unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories" for its cast.

Mortal Kombat 1 – Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Editions Detailed; Beta Set for August

Mortal Kombat 1 – Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Editions Detailed; Beta Set for August

The Standard Edition retails for $69.99, while the Premium Edition is $109.99 with five days early access and six new characters post-launch.

Mortal Kombat 1 Launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch

Mortal Kombat 1 Launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch

Pre-orders for the fighting game go live on May 19th at 10 AM PST and include beta access and Shang Tsung as a playable character.

Mortal Kombat 1 Will be Announced Tomorrow

Mortal Kombat 1 Will be Announced Tomorrow

NetherRealm Studios confirms the next Mortal Kombat game will be unveiled tomorrow, with a leaker claim it'll probably be with a CG trailer.

Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement Being Teased for This Week

Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement Being Teased for This Week

On the back of plenty of teases and leaks, Mortal Kombat boss Ed Boon seems to be hinting at an imminent announcement.

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Also Include Conan the Barbarian as Guest Character – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 1 Could Also Include Conan the Barbarian as Guest Character – Rumour

In addition to the previously-rumoured Pacemaker and Homelander, the fighting title could also feature Conan the Barbarian as a DLC character.

Mortal Kombat 1 to be Revealed “in the Next Couple of Weeks”, Targeting September Launch – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 1 to be Revealed “in the Next Couple of Weeks”, Targeting September Launch – Rumour

The fighter seems to be a reboot of the franchise, and could be announced at the rumoured upcoming PlayStation Showcase.

Next Mortal Kombat is Seemingly Set to be a Reboot Called Mortal Kombat 1 – Rumour

Next Mortal Kombat is Seemingly Set to be a Reboot Called Mortal Kombat 1 – Rumour

The game will allegedly be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, and will retail for $70 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Mortal Kombat 12 Teaser Says “It is Almost Time,” Teases Reboot

Mortal Kombat 12 Teaser Says “It is Almost Time,” Teases Reboot

A clock ticks to "12" in the clip before an explosion causes it to skip to "1," perhaps hinting at a clean slate for the series.

Mortal Kombat 12 Could Feature Peacemaker as a Guest Character – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 12 Could Feature Peacemaker as a Guest Character – Rumour

Journalist Jez Corden seems to be hinting that DC's Peacemaker will feature in the upcoming fighter, and that he might be joined by The Boys' Homelander.

Mortal Kombat 12 Announcement Being Teased by NetherRealm Studios

Mortal Kombat 12 Announcement Being Teased by NetherRealm Studios

WB Games confirmed earlier this year that the next instalment in the fighting franchise would launch sometime in 2023.

Mortal Kombat 12 Could be Announced Next Month – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 12 Could be Announced Next Month – Rumour

Journalist Jez Corden has suggested that NetherRealm Studios and WB Games could unveil their next fighter soon.

Mortal Kombat 12 Announcement Could be Coming This Week – Rumor

Mortal Kombat 12 Announcement Could be Coming This Week – Rumor

Professional fighting game player SonicFox says he "anticipates" an announcement. The sequel will release later this year.

Mortal Kombat 12 Announced, Releasing in 2023

Mortal Kombat 12 Announced, Releasing in 2023

In an earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery's Andrew Slabin revealed that the "highly-anticipated" fighting game would launch this year.

Mortal Kombat 12 Will “Likely” be Revealed Soon and Launch in 2023, Ed Boon Suggests

Mortal Kombat 12 Will “Likely” be Revealed Soon and Launch in 2023, Ed Boon Suggests

The NetherRealm Studios boss has said the studio's next game, which is rumoured to be Mortal Kombat 12, will "likely" be revealed soon.

NeatherRealm Studios’ Next Game is Either Mortal Kombat 12 or Injustice 3 – Ed Boon

NeatherRealm Studios’ Next Game is Either Mortal Kombat 12 or Injustice 3 – Ed Boon

In case anyone needed any confirmation, NetherRealm Studios boss Ed Boon says the developer's next game will be either Mortal Kombat 12 or Injustice 3.

Mortal Kombat 12 – 11 Things We Want

Mortal Kombat 12 – 11 Things We Want

If rumors are to be believed, the next title in NetherRealm's vaunted fighting game franchise is coming. Here are a couple of things it should have.

Mortal Kombat Developer Won’t Have Any Announcements at Evo 2022

Mortal Kombat Developer Won’t Have Any Announcements at Evo 2022

"It's time for Street Fighter and other great fighting games to be in the sun!" says NetherRealm Studios' chief creative officer Ed Boon.

Mortal Kombat 12 Seemingly Being Teased by Johnny Cage Actor

Mortal Kombat 12 Seemingly Being Teased by Johnny Cage Actor

Andrew Bowen, who played Johnny Cage in the last two Mortal Kombat games, seems to be teasing a new instalment in the series.

Mortal Kombat 12 Will See the Return of Reiko – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 12 Will See the Return of Reiko – Rumour

A prominent Mortal Kombat leaker seems to be suggesting that Reiko will return as a fighter in the series' next instalment, which is rumoured to be in development.

Mortal Kombat Creator Will “Get in a Lot of Trouble” if He Reveals Anything About His Next Game

Mortal Kombat Creator Will “Get in a Lot of Trouble” if He Reveals Anything About His Next Game

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has said that revealing anything about NetherRealm's next project might land him in a lot of trouble.

Mortal Kombat 12 Seemingly “Leaked” by Developer

Mortal Kombat 12 Seemingly “Leaked” by Developer

NetherRealm's Jonathan Andersen recently tweeted out (and promptly deleted) an image that's most likely a deliberate tease rather than an accidental leak.

Mortal Kombat Developer is Not Ready to Announce Next Game

Mortal Kombat Developer is Not Ready to Announce Next Game

NetherRealm's Ed Boon appreciates "the enthusiasm for our next game" but says there are many variables that prevent an announcement.

Mortal Kombat 12 is Probably Going to be NetherRealm Studios’ Next Game – Rumour

Mortal Kombat 12 is Probably Going to be NetherRealm Studios’ Next Game – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb says that based on what he's heard, NetherRealm's next game will be another Mortal Kombat, not Injustice 3 or a Marvel vs DC game.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath – The Ending Explained, and What It Means for Mortal Kombat 12

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath – The Ending Explained, and What It Means for Mortal Kombat 12

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