This year we finally got the announcement of the bloody fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, which has officially reached the final stages of development. As it is the new part and the new beginning of the series in the current generation in the form of a reboot of the story and a big difference in all its elements and much more.

We remember the statements of the spiritual father of the series and creator Ed Boon, when asked why he called the next part Mortal Kombat 1 instead of Mortal Kombat 12, for example, then he replied that this game will be a completely new robot and the beginning of the series and a story that will not be complementary to the events of the story of the last part.

After seeing the extended gameplay at the last Summer Game Fest event, there are a lot of details that need to be covered in this report. For example, we have story expectations, the new Kameos combat system, and more, which we'll learn more about below.

The latest news from Mortal Kombat 1

NetherRealm Studios has announced the release date for the game, which will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Switch. It will be available on September 19, 2023, and unfortunately, the co-play feature will not be available. The official price for the game will be $ 69.99, $ 109.99 for the premium version, and $ 249.99 for the premium collector's version.

What we know about Mortal Kombat 1

It has been confirmed that Mortal Kombat Reboot will feature a deep campaign mode and an online multiplayer mode. The game will introduce a feature called Kameo Fighters, which will provide assistance to the player during battles. These characters will be separate from the main cast and are chosen before each fight. Additionally, the Air Kombat combo system featured in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon and Shaolin Monks will return and be improved for this game.

Mortal Kombat 1 Characters

As of the game's announcement date, reimagined versions of Quan Chi, Omni Man, Ermac, Takeda, Peacemaker, Homelander and Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Johnny Cage, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Kenshi, and more, Shang Tsung will be offered as a pre-order incentive. Six additional characters and five Kamio fighters are planned for post-launch release via the “Kombat Pack” DLC as the first post-launch content.

It is mentioned that the number of main characters that will be playable when the game is released will reach 24 characters, making this part the highest in terms of presenting the large number of characters in the series. In addition, the famous Hollywood actor will appear Jean Claude Van Damme In the game, he will play the classic character Johnny Cage after a 30-year absence.

kameo fighters

A unique roster of partner characters to assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. These characters are selected separately from the main roster of fighters. Kano, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Sonya Blade, Goro, Jax, Kung Lao, and Stryker were revealed as the Kameo Fighters on June 8, and there are more to come, as there are 16 of these fighters in addition to the main fighters.

Early Access and Beta

If you've been wanting to try out Mortal Kombat 1 before it launches on September 19, 2023, you're in luck. NetherRealm has confirmed that the beta will launch in August, though you'll need to pre-order the game on PS5 or Xbox Series X to get access. The studio says there will be an early access period, starting on September 14, for players who purchase the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector Edition of the game.

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