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
Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Gives Update on Crossplay Plans
Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Gives Update on Crossplay Plans

The Mortal Kombat 1 developers at NetherRealm Studios give fans an update about the studio's plans for crossplay and other online features.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Quan Chi and Peacemaker

Mortal Kombat 1 releases a new trailer with exciting gameplay of Quan Chi, showing the powers of NetherRealm's sorcerer in action.

A screenshot of Quan Chi performing his magic before a match in Mortal Kombat 1.
Ed Boon Teases 'Big Surprise' for Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 creative director and franchise co-creator Ed Boon promises continued support at CCXP23, including a major DLC surprise.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Trick Helps Players Avoid Paying for Skins

Some Mortal Kombat 1 players use a clever trick to avoid paying for some of the game's skins, which were previously obtainable in-game.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Leak Reveals Unused Omni-Man Special Move

A Mortal Kombat 1 leak reveals a special Omni-Man move that got cut, and it's as violent as anything related to the Viltrumite.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Teases Winter Fatality

Following the additions of Halloween and Thanksgiving Fatalities, Mortal Kombat 1 teases the addition of a Wintery-themed one for the Holiday season.

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A screenshot of Omni-Man holding Scorpion by the neck as part of his Fatality in Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Discover Secret Omni-Man Brutality

Mortal Kombat 1 players discover a gruesome secret Omni-Man Brutality that puts a new spin on one of the guest fighter's existing finishers.

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Antony Starr Has Bad News for Mortal Kombat 1 Fans

The actor of Homelander from The Boys TV show has some bad news regarding the character's appearance as DLC in Mortal Kombat 1.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms Omni-Man Release Date With Gory New Trailer

NetherRealm Studios gives Mortal Kombat 1 players a better look at Omni-Man and Tremor's abilities and fatalities in-game before their release.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Seemingly Has Less Players on PC Than MK 11

The number of fans playing Mortal Kombat 1 on PC is apparently less than the total of Mortal Kombat 11 players on the same platform.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Shocked At Halloween Fatality's Price Tag

Following the controversial announcement of Mortal Kombat 1's unique seasonal fatality microtransaction, fans are shocked at how much it costs.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Players Are Not Happy About the Recent Nerfs

Many Mortal Kombat 1 fans take to social media to share some harsh takes on the nerfs that NetherRealm introduced in the game's latest update.

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Mortal Kombat 1 VA Teases New DLC Character

A Mortal Kombat 1 voice actor may have accidentally hinted at an unconfirmed DLC guest character that could excite classic sci-fi movie fans.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Releases New Update That Adds Popular Feature

NetherRealm Studios delivers a patch for Mortal Kombat 1 that makes several notable changes and adds a much-requested feature.

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Quan Chi, Ermac, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Takeda, and Homelander from Mortal Kombat 1's DLC Trailer
Mortal Kombat 1 Leak Potentially Reveals New Origin For Kombat Pack Fighter

One of Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming DLC characters is getting a new backstory, at least according to some newly leaked fighter interactions.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Crashes Are Causing Players' Hard Drives to Fill Up

Some gamers who play Mortal Kombat 1 on PC discover that the game's crash logs can fill in an enormous amount of space in their hard drives.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Confirms DLC Character Release Schedule

NetherRealm confirms the Mortal Kombat 1 DLC release schedule, revealing when fans can expect new characters to be added to the game.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Reignites Ronda Rousey Controversy

Fans are once again debating Ronda Rousey's controversial performance as Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 11 in comparison to Megan Fox as MK1's Nitara.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Players Angered by Invasions Paywall Discovery

Some Mortal Kombat 1 players are expressing their anger over finding a locked chest in the game’s Invasion mode that requires a DLC purchase to open.

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Wild Mortal Kombat 1 Mod Gives Fatalities First-Person Perspective

A Mortal Kombat 1 player creates a mod that gives a first-person perspective to Fatalities, creating an extra gruesome experience.