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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)
Mortal Kombat 1 Official Kombat Pack Roster Omni Man Homelander Peacemaker Ermac Quan Chi and Takeda
Mortal Kombat 1 DLC: All 6 Kombat Pack Characters & Where They're From

Mortal Kombat 1 revealed its six DLC characters to be included in the Kombat Pack 1, with some surprising inclusions in the roster.

Mortal Kombat 1 Omni-Man DLC Character for Kombat Pack 1 with Unique Moves, Fatalities, and Kombos
MK1: Omni-Man Character Guide (Moves, Kombos, & Fatalities)

The Viltrumite warrior Omni-Man has arrived in Mortal Kombat 1, with various moves, kombos, and fatalities that threaten every Realm's safety.

10 Most Over-The-Top Brutal Fatalities In MK1
10 Most Over-The-Top Brutal Fatalities In MK1

Mortal Kombat 1 has some of the best Fatalities of any game in the franchise; however, some of its Fatalities are far more brutal than others.

Mortal Kombat 1 Hellfire Scorpion Guarding Klues in Invasions Mode that Players can Solve to Unlock Additional Rewards
Mortal Kombat 1: Every Invasion Klue (& How to Solve Them)

The single-player Invasion mode of Mortal Kombat 1 has several rewards you can get for solving every Klue scattered around various mesa world maps.

Mortal Kombat 1 Sareena, Kano, and Sektor Kameos that are Likely the Best to Use with All Characters
10 Best Mortal Kombat 1 Kameos

Kameos are fighters who assist you in battles of Mortal Kombat 1, with the best ones offering you extra combo tools, space control, or even movement.

Mortal Kombat 1 Logo with Liu Kang + Kano About to Fight Kitana + Sonya for Chance to Use Unlocked Brutality with Button Inputs
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Unlock Every Brutality

A Brutality is a bloody finishing attack in Mortal Kombat 1, but every version of these stylish moves have to be unlocked with specific button inputs.

Mortal Kombat 1 Reptile, Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, and Johnny Cage Characters that are Best for Beginners
10 Best Mortal Kombat 1 Fighters For Beginners

Beginners to Mortal Kombat 1 have a diverse roster of fighters to choose from, but the best characters to try first are ones that are easy to learn.

Mortal Kombat 1 Ashrah Fatality Unlocked By Performing Specific Motion Input
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Unlock Every Fatality (& Button Inputs)

Every Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1 has to be unlocked by performing a unique motion and button input with your character to execute a defeated rival.

Mortal Kombat 1 Havik Fatal Blow Attack Starting Animation Unlocked Through Story Mode
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Unlock Havik

The wielder of blood magic known as Havik returns to Mortal Kombat 1 for you to unlock as a reward for those who check out the game's immersive story.

Mortal Kombat 1 Sub-Zero and Scorpion in Launch Trailer for Early Play Access
How to Play Mortal Kombat 1 Early

The brutal fighting of Mortal Kombat 1 can be accessed early for those who are eager to play out the fatal competition taking place in the New Era.

Smoke and Cyrax standing next to each other after a victory in Mortal Kombat 1
"Oh, I This" - Mortal Kombat 1 Review

Mortal Kombat 1 reboots the series for the second time in 30 years, and while the fighting is good it's clear everyone is unsure how to move forward.

Two images of Nitara, a vampire, in Mortal Kombat 1, edited together. On the left, her wings are spread as she glares down at someone below. On the right is a close up of her face, fangs bared in her blood-covered mouth, with glowing red eyes.
How Much Nitara In Mortal Kombat 1 Actually Looks Like Megan Fox

Megan Fox is playing a redesigned Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1, but an actor portraying a character in a video game can mean any number of things.

Mortal Kombat 1 characters Reptile, Liu Kang, and Smoke side-by-side in front of the Mortal Kombat dragon logo.
One Character Already Proves Mortal Kombat 1 Is A Good Reboot

Mortal Kombat 1 takes the franchise in a new direction by going back to the start, and one character in particular showcases why this is a good idea.

Mortal Kombat 1 cover art
MK1 Pre-Order Beta: A Promising Start For What's To Come

The Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta satiates players effectively by giving them a taste of the exciting new features waiting in the full release.

Mortal Kombat 1 Liu Kang Fatal Blow from  the Open Beta Trailer
Mortal Kombat 1: How to the Open Beta

The Open Beta for Mortal Kombat 1 is now available for those who have pre-ordered the game. Here's how to the bloodshed for this title.

Liu Kang poses on the left with his fists on fire, while Mileena gets ready for battle on the right.
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.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Character Changes Exclusive
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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Ed Boon Full Talks Mortal Kombat 1 At SDCC 2023
SDCC 2023: Ed Boon On Mortal Kombat 1's Gameplay, The Franchise's Legacy & New Kameos

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

Baraka as depicted in Mortal Kombat 1
14 New Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals From SDCC 2023

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

Mortal Kombat 1 Character Redesigns Better Than Their Classic Looks
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.