Mortal Kombat 1

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Fighting
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Release Date: Sept. 19, 2023

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'Mortal Kombat 1' Shows Off Comic Book/Animated TV Series Inspired Guest Fighter Omni-Man, Voiced by J.K. Simmons - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2023 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT

Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before.

Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before.

NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with an immersive cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others.

Mortal Kombat 1 will also introduce Kameo Fighters, a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. 

The realms will tremble under the weight of the Viltrum Empire. Omni-Man approaches our timeline.

Warner Bros. Games revealed a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer providing a first look at gameplay for downloadable content (DLC) guest fighter Omni-Man. Inspired by the Invincible comic book and Prime Video adult animated series and featuring the voice of actor J. K. Simmons, Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1 exhibits a formidable moveset and powerful abilities, arriving in Nov. 2023 as the first playable character in the Kombat Pack.

The new video also shows off a glimpse of Tremor, a DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves and will be available as part of the Kombat Pack in Nov. 2023.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes a character skin for Johnny Cage with the voice and likeness of actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme (available now); three new playable Mortal Kombat characters – Quan Chi (winter 2023/2024), Ermac (spring 2024), Takeda Takahashi (summer 2024); three new playable guest fighters – Omni-Man (Nov. 2023), Peacemaker based on DC’s The Suicide Squad film & Peacemaker series on Max (winter 2023/2024), Homelander based on The Boys television series (spring 2024); one-week early access to all playable characters; and five new Kameo Fighters – Tremor (Nov. 2023), along with Ferra, Janet Cage, Khameleon, and Mavado (release dates still to be announced).

Mortal Kombat 1 is available for pre-order on all launch platforms*, including:

  • Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will be available physically and digitally for $69.99 (SRP) 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 for $109.99 (SRP) 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 for $249.99 (SRP) 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).

Mortal Kombat 1 is available for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.


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