Mortal Kombat 1 is now one of the most highly anticipated new games of 2023. The title is particularly interesting because everyone was thinking that the next instalment in this franchise would be named Mortal Kombat 12. However, it came as a surprise when the title was revealed to be Mortal Kombat 1 which would suggest that the entire game is being rebooted.
The MK universe will start with Mortal Kombat 1. Specifically, the universe of Liu Kang. This indicates that Mortal Kombat 11 won’t be continued in this game. Instead, it will occur in a new timeframe. The characters will play various roles and interact with one another in various ways.
Although the developers have not yet revealed the gameplay, they have given us a preview of what to anticipate from the revival of this well-known fighting game.
Mortal Kombat 1 is an upcoming fighting game in the Mortal Kombat series developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games. It will be the twelfth main instalment in the Mortal Kombat series and a sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 (2019). Mortal Kombat 1 will be the series’ second reboot, following Mortal Kombat (2011).On September 19, 2023, the game will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
NetherRealm Studios announced a new project in July 2021 after discontinuing support for Mortal Kombat 11. In a hurriedly deleted tweet, Johnny Cage voice actor Andrew Bowen hinted that the 12th instalment was in the works. During a 2022 fourth-quarter earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said that a twelfth part in the series will be published later that year.
NetherRealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 1 on May 18, 2023, with a release date of September 19, 2023. It is a relaunch of the series set in Liu Kang’s New Era timeline after achieving godhood in Mortal Kombat 11.
What To Expect
It has been categorically explained that the Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay will be bloody, brutal and violent featuring important characters from the franchise brought to their more formative years. The game will include unique backstories for some of the well-known warriors. The trailer teases young adult versions of Shang Tsung, Subzero, Scorpion, and others.
The confirmed Mortal Kombat 1 character list is:
• Johnny Cage
• Kenshi
• Kitana
• Kung Lao
• Liu Kang
• Mileena
• Raiden
• Scorpion
• Shang Tsung (pre-order exclusive)
• Sub-Zero
Perhaps, one of the captivating things is that in MK1, there will be a new character, Jean Claude Van Damme. For NetherRealm founder Ed Boon, who had hoped to get Van Damme’s participation in the original Mortal Kombat back in 1992, this is a dream come true.
Mortal Kombat 1 will have a story mode, online multiplayer with rollback netcode, and offline gaming. The game will have a new feature called Kameo Fighters, who will aid the player during ccombat which functions similarly to the aid system featured in tag-based fighting games such as Dragonball FighterZ and Marvel vs Capcom. These characters will be chosen separately from the regular roster before each bout. The Air Kombat combo system, which appeared in both Mortal Kombat: Armageddon and the action spin-off Shaolin Monks, is also returning and being enhanced for this game.
The game will have a “immersive story campaign,” with an all-new story showcasing the legendary characters in never-before-seen ways. The game’s revamped fighting system and even gorier fatalities, the details of which are still undisclosed, are anticipated to be big highlights. To accommodate a larger player base, users may expect redesigned controls and modified difficulty settings.
The game’s enhanced fighting system and even grisier fatalities, the specifics of which are still unclear, are likely to be its standout features. In order to accommodate a larger player population, controls will be revamped and difficulty settings will be adjusted.
Upgraded visuals, courtesy of Unreal Engine 5, are also likely to be showcased. Details about the performance and quality modes on all platforms are also expected.
Mortal Kombat 1 System Requirements
NetherRealm has revealed the system requirements for Mortal Kombat 1. It has been stated that a powerful machine is required to get the most out of this fighting game. Particular attention must be made to the hard drive, as the Mortal Kombat 1 install capacity appears to be 100GB.
Minimum specs:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 / AMD Radeon RX 470 / Intel Arc A750
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended specs:
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A770
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space
Indeed, this new game is something to look out for. Mortal Kombat never disappoint.