It’s been months that the mystery hangs over what prepares us NetherRealm Studios while the license mortal kombat celebrated its 30th anniversary last October. David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discoveryhad a priori spilled the beans by confirming that it was Mortal Kombat 12except that recent teasers and statements from a famous leakers tended rather towards a Mortal Kombat 1 which would also reboot the numbering in addition to its universe after the events of MK11. The studio had given us an appointment this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. for the revelation of the project. So what is it really?
Well yes, the new episode of the license will be named well Mortal Kombat 1 and will follow on from the events of the previous episode in a new reality created by the Fire God Liu Kang, where peace prevails until a well-known enemy comes to disturb it. Even if this new universe will be different on certain points, only one constant will remain unchanged, the fights will always be as violent and bloody with their share of Fatalities ! Witness this superb cinematic already introducing several emblematic faces, including a young Shang Tsung posing as the enemy.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on September 19, 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC (Steam And Epic Games Store), in standard editions (€69.99), Premium (€109.99) and Collector (249.99 €)the latter being exclusive to the consoles of sony And Microsoft. The two special editions will also give access to early access to the game from September 14. Before that, in August, a beta will be organized on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, accessible by pre-ordering any version tomorrow. This is also how you can get Shang Tsung exclusively playable.
Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition – PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (physical), Switch and PC (digital)
- Mortal Kombat 1 game.
- The Kombat Pack including a Johnny Cage skin inspired by Jean-Claude Van Damme (at launch), early access to 6 additional characters (post-launch) and 5 new Kaméo Kombatants (post-launch).
- Early access from September 14.
- 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency).
Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector Edition – PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (physical)
- All Premium Edition content.
- Sculpture of Liu Kang of about 42 cm made by COARSE.
- Skin for Liu Kang.
- Three art prints.
- A metal case.
- 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals (in-game currency).
Otherwise, the official site gives us some additional details to be found below, with also a FAQs, which unfortunately is only in English. In it we learn that NetherRealm Studios develops PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versionswhile QLOC takes care of the PC. The Switch version has been entrusted to Shiver Entertainment And Saber Interactive.
On the roster side, are already confirmed: Liu Kang, Scorpio, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung And Johnny Cage. In more than one mode History kinematics, others will be included including online obviously with of netcode rollback, but you will have to come back to find out more. However, it will not be necessary to be permanently connected to the Internet to enjoy the game!
IT’S IN OUR VEINS
Discover a universe of Mortal Kombat totally recreated by the god of fire Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new kombat system, new game modes and new Fatalities!
IMMERSIVE STORY CAMPAIGN
Fight in an all-new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters as you’ve never seen them before.
KAMEO KOMBATANTS
Choose from a unique list of kombat kameo partners to help you fight.
Finally, David Haddad and Ed Boon took the floor to celebrate this announcement.
“With Mortal Kombat 1, we are introducing a reimagined universe for this legendary franchise that has captivated gamers for over 30 years and continues to excel,” said David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Games. “The talented team at NetherRealm Studios continues to boldly evolve the series, constantly expanding the audience, we believe Mortal Kombat 1 will continue to attract new players and excite our most loyal fans. »
“Mortal Kombat 1 marks a fresh start for the franchise and we couldn’t be more excited to share this original storyline and fresh take on classic characters with our fans,” said Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm. Studios and co-creator of Mortal Kombat. “We are also introducing our Kombatant Kaméo system which adds a unique roster of support characters. We look forward to introducing this feature and other new game elements very soon. »
To wait, you can always get Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on Amazonavailable from €23.10.
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