Mortal Kombat 1 - News

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Fighting
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
Released
September 19, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
NetherRealm Studios
Publisher(s)
Warner Brothers Games

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you'll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you've never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.

Genre(s)
Fighting
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Ed Boon Could Be Teasing When the Next Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal Will Be

NetherRealm Studios' head creative and director Ed Boon teases when fans could potentially get the next reveal for Mortal Kombat 1.

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Ed Boon Teases More DLC Characters for Mortal Kombat 1

NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon teases more horror icons potentially coming to Mortal Kombat 1 as future DLC.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Mod Adds Ermac Early

A modder makes the infamous Ermac a playable character in the recently released Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of his DLC arrival.

Mortal Kombat 1 players are experiencing an issue that appears to give an unfair advantage to player one.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reportedly Suffering from 'Player 1 Advantage' Issue

NetherRealm Studios is investigating an issue in Mortal Kombat 1 that appears to give an unfair advantage to player 1 both online and offline.

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Mortal Kombat 1 is Being Review Bombed

Mortal Kombat 1, the recently released fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, is currently being review bombed.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Switch Version Could Be Getting Some Fixes

Mortal Kombat 1 fans have good news as it's announced that there's a chance the Nintendo Switch version could get some improvements.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Local Multiplayer Has Massive Drawback

Some Mortal Kombat 1 players take online to voice their grievances about a notable shortcoming of the game's local multiplayer mode.

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Ed Boon Considered Making Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character Played By A Celebrity

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon reveals that he once considered bringing in famous celebrities to voice MK 1's entire playable roster.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Aren’t Happy With the Switch Version’s Graphics

Fans are reporting poor graphics and visual glitches in Mortal Kombat 1's Switch port, to the point where they are telling players to avoid it.

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Megan Fox Didn't Do All of Nitara's Voice Acting in Mortal Kombat 1

Despite NetherRealm Studios casting Megan Fox as Nitara for Mortal Kombat 1, an additional voice actor was needed to record for the character.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reviews Make It One of the Year's Highest-Rated Games

The reviews are in for NetherRealm's highly anticipated fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, solidifying it as one of the year's best.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Not Happy With Megan Fox's Voice Acting Performance

Some Mortal Kombat 1 players criticize actress Megan Fox, whose voice acting performance as Nitara isn't exactly thrilling them.

The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 reveals another 3D-era character is joining the roster.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals First Look at Another Returning 3D Era Character

The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 provides players a first look at the gameplay for a character who made their series debut in Mortal Kombat 4.

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Some Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Think There's a Secret 24th Character

Some Mortal Kombat 1 fans think that the game is hiding a secret 24th character, but they shouldn't necessarily get their hopes up.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Jean-Claude Van Damme Gameplay

Mortal Kombat 1 reveals gameplay for Jean-Claude Van Damme's look for Johnny Cage, one of the game's most anticipated skins.

A promotional image of Scorpion in his classic yellow Kameo costume in Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 Roster Leaked Online

The full Mortal Kombat 1 character roster is being leaked online ahead of the game's release, along with its technical performance on the Switch.

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Xbox Highlights 11 Big Games Coming to the Console This Month

Xbox shines the spotlight on 11 big new games that are scheduled to release for the console throughout the month of September.

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Dr Disrespect Reveals Mortal Kombat 1 Fighter Ambitions

Popular YouTuber Dr Disrespect surprises fans by unveiling his ambitious aspirations to become a fighter in the NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1.

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NetherRealm May Already Be Planning a Mortal Kombat 1 Sequel

There may be even more in store for the future of the franchise beyond Mortal Komabt 1, as NetherRealm's narrative director teases future plans.

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Mortal Kombat 1 is About to Reveal 4 New Characters

MK co-creator Ed Boon reveals the next event where Mortal Kombat 1 players can expect new character reveals and it's happening very soon.