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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.

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Mortal Kombat 1
Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 87%
Released
September 24, 2023
ESRB
m
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Franchise
Mortal Kombat

Prequel(s)

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Mortal Kombat 11 Character Designs And The Pit Stage
10 Missing Mortal Kombat 1 Characters Who Desperately Need To Return For A Sequel

Mortal Kombat 1's development has seemingly come to an end with the Definitive Edition, and there were quite a few characters that never made it in.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Terminator DLC 8@ T-1000 and a demon facing off
Mortal Kombat 1 Hands-On Preview: T-1000 Is A Perfect Killing Machine

The newest DLC addition to Mortal Kombat 1's roster of lethal fighters is Terminator 2's T-1000, a suprisingly versitile and immesely fun combatant.

T-1000 with Ghostface from MK1
Mortal Kombat 1: T-1000 Takes On Ghostface In Exclusive New Clip

Screen Rant can exclusively reveal a new clip of the T-1000 and Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of the new addition to Khaos Reigns.

Mortal Kombat 1 Floyd secret pink ninja from hidden fight intro
Mortal Kombat 1: How To Find & Beat Floyd (Secret Fight)

Floyd is a secret ninja you can fight in Mortal Kombat 1 to earn a brand new stage, but only if you complete arbitrary challenges in various modes.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Ghostface holding a knife to a fighter
Mortal Kombat 1 Hands-On Preview: Ghostface Is A Killer Addition To The Fighter's Roster

Scream's Ghostface Killer is the latest addition to Mortal Kombat 1's roster of fighters, and brings a sharp edge to the famously gory franchise.

Ghostface in MK1 surrounded by a red background.
Mortal Kombat 1's Ghostface Is An Unexpected But Absolutely Perfect Addition To The Roster

NetherRealm recently revealed the gameplay for Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1, and it appears that the masked killer is a fun addition to the roster.

Two images of Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1 with Omni-Man from the same game in a golden circle over both images.
Mortal Kombat 1: Ghostface Faces Off With Omni-Man In Exclusive Character Intro Clip

Screen Rant has the exclusive reveal of a tense Mortal Kombat 1 introduction that pits the masked killer Ghostface against Invincible's Omni-Man.

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The Ghostface killer alongside Liu Kang posing with a fireball from Mortal Kombat 1
Get Ready To Scream, As Gameplay Footage Of Ghostface In Mortal Kombat 1 Has Surfaced

Mortal Kombat 1 has provided players with another glimpse of Ghostface in action, teasing some seriously violent (and effective) combos.

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Two Ghostface killers covered in blood, standing over the corpse of a dead fighter in Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 Announces Ghostface's Release Date And Shows Off Some Spooky New Masks

NetherRealm Studios confirms a release date for guest fighter Ghostface while also showing off some of the notorious killer's additional masks.

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Peacemaker and Eagly as they appear in Mortal Kombat 1
The 10 Best Mortal Kombat 1 Animalities, Ranked

Animalities have returned to Mortal Kombat, and they're just as wild and over the top as ever. While they're all great, only some are truly the best.

Havik in Mortal Kombat Khaos Reigns
"We Decided To Go All-Out": Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon on MK1's Khaos Reigns DLC

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon discusses guest characters in MK1, Khaos Reigns, and why Scorpion will always be his favorite fighter in the series.

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Ghostface over the Mortal Kombat 1 logo
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Reveals First Look at Ghostface Fatality

The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1's Khaos Reigns expansion finally gives fans their first look at Ghostface's perfectly brutal Fatality.

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Mortal Kombat 1 - Khaos Reigns - Sub Zero and Noob Saibot in MK3 outfits
Mortal Kombat 1's New Nostalgic Update May Make It Worth Revisiting

Mortal Kombat 1 is adding a free, nostalgic update that could give players a reason to revisit the 2023 fighting game alongside its new story DLC.

Two characters from Mortal Kombat 1 with Invasions season 7 in the background
Mortal Kombat 1: How To Unlock All KLUES & Key Locations (Invasions Season 7)

Invasions have entered season 7 in Mortal Kombat 1. There are new Klues and Key Items. But, you will have to defeat Shang Tsung to win it all.

Mortal Kombat 1 Takeda character render with game main menu logo
MK1 Takeda Character Guide (Moves, Kombos, & Fatalities)

The newest character for Mortal Kombat 1 is Takeda, a familiar combatant who returns with similar moves, combos, and fatalities to use on your rivals.

Mortal Kombat 1 cutscene from Invasions Mode before starting
How to Solve Every Klue in Season 6 of Mortal Kombat 1 (Invasions Mode)

Season 6 of Invasions mode for Mortal Kombat 1 offers unique rewards based on Reptile for many fighters, including secret items locked behind Klues.

Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander guest character next to dragon logo from game keyart
MK1: Homelander Character Guide (Moves, Kombos, & Fatalities)

Homelander, leader of the Seven, arrives in Mortal Kombat 1 as a guest character with moves, combos, and fatalities that reflect the Vought villain.

Mortal Kombat 1 Preview Homelander Over The Boys Images
Mortal Kombat 1 Preview: "I Am The Homelander" Gives Players The Boys Experience

Screen Rant got the chance to fly into the world of Mortal Kombat 1 with Homelander, laying waste with laser visions and brutal hits.

The six DLC characters for Mortal Kombat 1: Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda Takahashi.
New Mortal Kombat Character's Fatality Is The Most Brutal One

Following its release in September 2023, Mortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack has provided steady new content, and the latest addition has a brutal Fatality.

Mortal Kombat 1 Peacemaker DLC character from DC Comics and streaming series
MK1: Peacemaker Character Guide (Moves, Kombos, & Fatalities)

Peacemaker is the third character added to Mortal Kombat 1's DLC, with many moves, kombos, and fatalities that prove he will do anything for peace.

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