Warner Bros. Games has today announced a reinvention of the iconic Mortal Kombat series with Mortal Kombat 1. Since its debut 30 years ago, Mortal Kombat has sold over 80 million units and is now being completely reimagined.
The reboot features a legendary cast of characters including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others. In addition, players can also access Shang Tsung by pre-ordering any edition of the game.
Mortal Kombat 1 brings back Story Mode taking players deep into an immersive cinematic narrative showing the backstories to the characters and rivalries. Kameo Fighters are a new dynamic being added to the series in Mortal Kombat 1. These are a unique set of characters that can assist during matches, giving new opportunities to players.
David Haddad president of Warner Bros. Games commented “With Mortal Kombat 1 we are bringing a reimagined universe to the legendary franchise which has captivated gamers for more than 30 years and continues to top itself”.
Various editions (see below) of Mortal Kombat 1 are available to pre-order from May 19th
Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition:
Will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, including Steam and Epic Games Store.
Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition
Will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and will include all Standard Edition content, along with the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning Sept. 14, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Kombat Pack will feature a Johnny Cage character skin with the likeness of famed actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available at launch), early access to six new playable characters (available post-launch), and five new Kameo Fighters (available post-launch).
Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition
Will be available physically at select retailers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only and will include all Premium Edition content, and early access, along with a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture designed by COARSE and an inspired Liu Kang in-game character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals (2,700 total).
