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Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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
Mortal Kombat 1 Brutality Guide Shao Raiden Tower Ending Brutalities
Mortal Kombat 1: How To Perform Brutalities
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An alternative to Fatalities, Mortal Kombat 1 Brutalities are some of the most violent – and sudden – finishers in MK1.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Combo Breaker Guide Sub Zero Scorpion Fight
Mortal Kombat 1: How To Use Combo Breakers
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Combo Breakers are a mainstay in Fighting Games, and in Mortal Kombat 1, Combo Breakers are tied to the game's Meter and Kameo systems.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Kameos Explained Scorpion Sektor Kameo Character Screen
Mortal Kombat 1: Kameo System, Explained
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Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo system lets players partner up with another classic character to expand their moveset variety and combo potential.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Play Online with Friends
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For those looking to share the fun in Mortal Kombat 1, here’s how to play online and local matches with friends—and random players.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Perform a Taunt (& How to Get New Taunts)
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For those Kombatants looking to provoke their enemies, here’s how to do a taunt in Mortal Kombat 1—and unlock new ones.

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Mortal Kombat: Best Versions of Sonya Blade, Ranked
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Sonya Blade has taken many forms throughout the Mortal Kombat series; here are her best depictions yet.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Shrine Dragon Flame Cosmetics Skins Unlock Guide
Mortal Kombat 1: All Shrine Rewards (Season 1)
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There are lots of items for players to acquire in the Shrine in MK1, each randomly rewarded through the in-game currency Koins.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Sub-Zero Guide: Moves, Combos, & More Tips
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In Mortal Kombat 1 Sub Zero is played by the familiar Bi-Han, but players not used to MK1's combat may find the character a little slow to start.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Scorpion Guide: Moves, Combos, & More Tips
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Scorpion is one of Mortal Kombat's most iconic characters, and in Mortal Kombat 1 Scorpion returns – but not quite the way fans know him.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Reptile Guide - Moves, Combos, & More Tips
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Here's every useful detail Mortal Kombat players will need to master Reptile in Mortal Kombat 1.

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Liu Kang's second Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1
How to Unlock Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1
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Every playable kombatant has two Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1. Strictly speaking though, players will need to unlock the second one.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Cosmetics Skins Unlock Guide Festival Outfits
Mortal Kombat 1: How to Get Skins and Change Outfits
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There are lots of unique skins and cosmetics in Mortal Kombat 1, and lots of methods to unlock every last cosmetic in MK1.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How Long to Beat
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The time to beat the main story of Mortal Kombat 1 is only a small part of the overall length of MK1, thanks to additional singleplayer game modes.

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Mortal Kombat 1: Universal Input Code Guide (What Does 1234 Mean?)
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Mortal Kombat fans use a standard code to translate all controls to one alphanumerical system – here's how to understand the MK1 universal input code.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Fix Easy Fatalities Not Working
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If Mortal Kombat 1 players have checked out the quick reference move guides on the characters, they may have noticed something called Easy Fatalities.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete Shang Tsung’s Laboratory Klue: Another Test Subject
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In Invasion mode in Mortal Kombat 1, there are several Klues that require players to think outside the box, and Another Test Subject is one of these.

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Mortal Kombat 1: How to get Dragon Krystals & What They're For
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Dragon Krystals are one of the many items that players will need to get the full Mortal Kombat 1 experience, but they might not know how to get them.

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Three of the unlockable Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1: Every Kameo Fighter (& How to Unlock Them)
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Mortal Kombat 1 boasts five unlockable Kameo fighters, allowing players to bring the total number available in the base version of the game up to 15.

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Mortal Kombat 1: All Havik Fatalities (Video Guide)
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Havik's Mortal Kombat 1 Fatalities are surprisingly tame given his over-the-top personality, but they're still well worth checking out.

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Mortal Kombat 1: All Nitara Fatalities (Video Guide)
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Those hoping to perform all of Nitara's Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1 will need to learn which buttons to press and where exactly they need to stand.

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