Discover a Reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with the Latest Installment in the Acclaimed Franchise
Warner Bros. Games have announced Mortal Kombat 1, the latest instalment in the acclaimed videogame franchise is now available for early access on PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S, and PC as part of the Premium Edition. The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Sept. 19.
Coming at you from NetherRealm studios, the geniuses behind Injustice and Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a new beginning for the franchise with a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang, featuring iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The genre-defining Story mode provides a fresh cinematic narrative with new relationships, unexpected twists on classic rivalries, and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of characters.
The studio is mixing up the gameplay by offering the debut of Invasions. In this progression-based mode, gamers can travel to different realms via an interactive map, experiment with alternate character builds, and complete numerous challenges to earn various rewards, all built on a themed six-week seasonal schedule.
Mortal Kombat 1 features a robust roster of fighters with unique abilities and Fatalities, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Reiko, Shang Tsung, and the vampire heroine Nitara played by actress Megan Fox.
There is also some incredible DLC announced featuring Peacemaker, Omni-Man, Homelander and Johnny Cage available post launch.
Check out the launch trailer below and grab the game on September 19.
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