Summary

  • New story takes the Mortal Kombat timeline back to the beginning with a new universe created by Fire God Liu Kang.
  • New game will feature new gameplay mechanics, re-imagined classic fighters, and more.
  • Mortal Kombat 1 is available for pre-order starting today for Xbox Series X|S on the Xbox Store and will launch on September 19, 2023.

I’m excited to tell you about the next chapter in the storied history of Mortal Kombat. It could not be a better time to go back to the beginning! Over the last year we have been celebrating 30 years of Mortal Kombat, and this year we will debut Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 Still Image From Trailer

Real quick! Let’s get everyone up to speed. At the end of the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath storyline, Fire God Liu Kang defeats Shang Tsung and retrieves Kronika’s crown. He then uses her hourglass to restart the universe to be a peaceful, prosperous reality like the world we know but shaped by his noble hand… but things don’t always go according to plan.

We at NetherRealm Studios are excited to bring you the thrilling next chapter of Mortal Kombat. We’ve touched on the story and where it all begins, now let’s talk about the Kombat! With Mortal Kombat 1 we are giving our players even more chances to truly show off their personality through their gameplay style. As much as I want to spill it, I can’t give away anything about our new, exciting kombat systems just yet, but don’t worry, that info will be coming soon through our social media channels: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Discord, Reddit, and the returning Kombat Kast! Be sure to follow to stay up to speed — it’s going to be bloody good time!

Mortal Kombat 1 Still Image From Trailer

Mortal Kombat 1 is now available for pre-order for Xbox Series X|S on the Xbox Store, including the Standard, Premium, and Kollector’s Editions. Those who pre-order on Xbox Series X|S will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character and access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which will be available in August 2023. For the latest details, visit MortalKombat.com and stay up to date on our social media channels.

Xbox Live

Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition

Warner Bros. Games

$109.99

Pre-order now to get Playable Character Shang Tsung, and Early Access to Mortal Kombat 1.

It’s In Our Blood!

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! Premium Edition includes Kombat Pack, 1 week early access to downloadable content characters, and 1250 Dragon Krystals (In-game Currency).

Xbox Live

Mortal Kombat 1

Warner Bros. Games

$69.99

Pre-order now to get Playable Character Shang Tsung

It’s In Our Blood!

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

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Source: Xbox Blog