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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' Kicks Off Season 3: The Cryomancer, Krossplay Coming In Feb. 2024 - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2023 @ 3:35 p.m. PST

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. 

Warner Bros. Games today released a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer spotlighting the launch of Season 3: The Cryomancer, an all-new season of content themed around the arrival of Sub-Zero as the main boss in Invasions mode. Season 3: The Cryomancer is available now and features fresh challenges, story elements, boss battles, and over 150 rewards, including exclusive character skins – Icy Resolve Sub-Zero, Icy Edenian Kitana, Winter History Geras, Frigid Guardian Tanya, Brisk Box Office Johnny Cage, and Cryoblaze Scorpion – all earnable through Invasions or Kombat League.

Additionally, Quan Chi joins the Mortal Kombat 1 roster today as the latest downloadable content (DLC) fighter. The powerful Netherrealm sorcerer is available now via the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability on Dec. 21. Fans can check out a gameplay breakdown of Quan Chi, upcoming Kameo Fighter Khameleon, (available Jan. 2024), and the upcoming season of Invasions on this week’s Kombat Kast. During the livestream, NetherRealm Studios also confirmed that Krossplay will be added to Mortal Kombat 1 as a free content update in Feb. 2024 and a Wi-Fi filter will be added today (Dec. 14) allowing players to accept online matches based on an opponent’s internet connection. Both updates will support PlayStation 5, Xbox Seires X|S and PC players.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six new playable characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (available now), Peacemaker (Feb. 2024), Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi; and five new Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters & Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately

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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