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. 

During the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster. 

All three fighters were showcased in a new trailer focused on the Umgadi, a contingent of warrior priestesses pledged to protect the Outworld royal family, complete with a first look at gameplay and story elements.

Also announced were the six playable characters featured in the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) Kombat Pack, including returning klassic kombatants Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda Takahashi, along with guest fighters Peacemaker, Omni-Man, and Homelander.

Below is a rundown of announcements from today’s Mortal Kombat 1 panel:

Featured Panelists:

• The creative team at NetherRealm Studios joined top voiceover talent to discuss the Mortal Kombat 1 reimagined story, characters, gameplay features, art style, and more, including:
• Ed Boon (Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios & Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat)
• Dominic Cianciolo (Story & Voiceover Director, NetherRealm Studios)
• Thiago Gomes (Art Development Director, NetherRealm Studios)
• Kelly Hu (X2: X-Men United, BMF, Young Justice) as the voice of Li Mei
• Yuri Lowenthal (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Ben 10 franchise) as the voice of Smoke

Main Roster & Kameo Fighters:

• Li Mei – The former member of the Umgadi now serves as a constable in Outworld’s police force and has an array of magical abilities at her disposal
• Tanya – Leader of the Umgadi, she is a skilled fighter and one of the order’s most trusted members
• Baraka – An outcast due to the Tarkat plague that has turned him into a deadly monster, he now leads his fellow afflicted Outworlders in battle
• Darrius – The klassic character returns as a Kameo Fighter, providing support during matches with a range of assisting moves

Kombat Pack:

• Quan Chi
• Ermac
• Takeda Takahashi
• Peacemaker (Based on DC’s The Suicide Squad film & Peacemaker series on Max)
• Omni-Man (Based on the original comic book & animated television series Invincible)
• Homelander* (Based on the hit series The Boys)
• Jean-Claude Van Damme (Johnny Cage character skin featuring voice & likeness of famed actor & martial artist)
• Ferra, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado & Tremor included as Kameo Fighters
• Kombat Pack is available now for pre-order as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition & Kollector’s Edition

*Homelander available spring 2024

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).

All Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character, and those who pre-order the game for PS5 or Xbox Series X|S will also receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which will be available in August 2023.

Mortal Kombat 1 is coming to for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on Sept. 19, 2023.