The Mortal Kombat 1 Information and General Discussion Thread (Old)

A new era begins! This thread is for collecting general information as it's released about the upcoming game, as well as discussion of the the game and its mechanics, details, etc. until release.

GAMEPLAY TRAILER

ED BOON TIMELINE/MECHANICS BASIC INTRO
Ed Boon Short Interview @ Summer Game Fest 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

www.mortalkombat.com

PRESS RELEASE

Warner Bros. Games Announces Mortal Kombat 1

Warner Bros. Games today announced Mortal Kombat 1, a brand-new title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise that has sold more than 80 mi

www.businesswire.com

RELEASE DATE AND PLATFORMS
September 19, 2023 — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, including Steam and Epic Games Store.

PRE-ORDER BETA
The Pre-Order Beta will take place from August 18-21.


PRICING / EDITIONS

• Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will be available physically and digitally for $69.99 (SRP)
• Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition will be available physically and digitally for $109.99 (SRP) — includes all Standard Edition content, along with the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning Sept. 14, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Kombat Pack will feature a Johnny Cage character skin with the likeness of famed actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available at launch), early access to six new playable characters (available post-launch), and five new Kameo Fighters (available post-launch).
• Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition will be available physically at select retailers for $249.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only — includes all Premium Edition content, and early access, along with a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture designed by COARSE and an inspired Liu Kang in-game character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals (2,700 total).

BASIC INFORMATION

Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the upcoming game will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before.​

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NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with an immersive cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others. Mortal Kombat 1 will also introduce Kameo Fighters, a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players.​

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NEW MECHANICS

• Kameo - MK1 introduces "Kameo fighters", which can be called in for assists and combo extenders, breakers, etc. Some Kameo fighters are part of the main roster of the game.
• Aerial Kombat returns from MK: Armageddon; each character has strings that can only be used on a airborne opponent

 

I'm so upset rn cause I accidentally bought normal edition due to lag awhile ago

And xbox wouldn't let me refund

Is there no upgrade purchase option?
Also how can they refuse a refund for a pre-order?

 

Is there no upgrade purchase option?
Also how can they refuse a refund for a pre-order?

I realised a week too late

 

How does a week later mean anything? It's a pre-order. You should absolutely 100% be able to refund that still. I suggest getting on the phone and finding a human to speak to in Microsoftland.

 

How does a week later mean anything? It's a pre-order. You should absolutely 100% be able to refund that still. I suggest getting on the phone and finding a human to speak to in Microsoftland.

My thoughts exactly.

Here one second

 

How does a week later mean anything? It's a pre-order. You should absolutely 100% be able to refund that still. I suggest getting on the phone and finding a human to speak to in Microsoftland.

WAIT 14 DAYS not a week my bad

I tried on the 10th day iirc but nope. They only refunded the Lego game I got.

I have absolutely no idea why but whatever, I'll buy the rest of the packs

 

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I tried on the 10th day iirc but nope. They only refunded the Lego game I got.

I have absolutely no idea why but whatever, I'll buy the rest of the packs

try it again or contact them directly via mail.

 

Definitely try again. This game isn't even released yet so that 14 day shit means nothing.
Even has that extra special clause about digital games getting a 30 day exception for basically no reason. Therefore it is negotiable. I don't see anything in there about unreleased games.
Absolutely get in contact with someone.

 

Definitely try again. This game isn't even released yet so that 14 day shit means nothing.
Even has that extra special clause about digital games getting a 30 day exception for basically no reason. Therefore it is negotiable. I don't see anything in there about unreleased games.
Absolutely get in contact with someone.

in my experience xbox are untouchable assholes when it comes to refunds though. you can try it, they say no and then theres not even a button you can push to contact them about it. but from a legal perspective, he should definitely try.

 

In any event I would be shocked if there wasn't an option to upgrade your purchase once the game is out at least. They definitely will have their "gib money pls" button installed.

 

Yeah it's really dumb.

 

@Skybox Don't call Xbox Support, call Microsoft Store Support.

Log in to your Microsoft Account, go to your recent orders, and there should be something along the lines of a help option. I recall it being in the bottom left of the item. You can then find a contact section for their number (need to sift through the countries).

Don't do email or anything, actually pick up the phone and call them. Explain to them that you ordered the wrong edition. You'd like to refund it and with them on the phone, do the order for the premium edition. I'd be surprised if they say no because you're going to give them more money.

 

And as far as i'm aware there is no upgrade, unless you buy the whole seperate version

 

And as far as i'm aware there is no upgrade, unless you buy the whole seperate version

There isn't at this time.

But as I said, call Microsoft Store Support. Talk to an actual human and explain what you want to do. I will be very surprised if they say no.

You may have to purchase the premium edition first, that way they guarantee their money, but so long as you get your refund that shouldn't be an issue.

 

I hope Invasion rewards/Worlds aren't limited.

Think how Halo infinite still lets you complete the 1rst seasons battle pass even tho it's almost season 5, and the ability to swap between each pass freely


That would be really epic for the new mode imo

 

So this is the replacement for the Leaks and General thread? Where’s the chaos? The headassery? I’m gonna miss that thread.

 

So this is the replacement for the Leaks and General thread? Where’s the chaos? The headassery? I’m gonna miss that thread.

That thread deserves to stay buried.

 

So this is the replacement for the Leaks and General thread? Where’s the chaos? The headassery? I’m gonna miss that thread.

 

Dont you get early access on the early access to review it?

if I were to get a early copy, they probably want me to do the thing im known for, not necessarily a review.

 

So this is the replacement for the Leaks and General thread? Where’s the chaos? The headassery? I’m gonna miss that thread.

That thread deserves to stay buried.

no... we need a leak thread so all that crap is kept in there and the rest of us can try to stay spoiler free.
@RoboCop

 

 

no... we need a leak thread so all that crap is kept in there and the rest of us can try to stay spoiler free.
@RoboCop

There's a Story Spoiler thread.

 

I’ve seen multiple people who got the game early say that Reiko is actually super good. Like even with limited time with the game, they’re saying Reiko could possibly be “broken”. Now, I don’t think you can know that with limited time with the game unless it’s super super obvious. But also, I’m pretty sure there’s gonna be a day 1 patch tomorrow that changes a lot of stuff from what I’ve heard.

All that said, these opinions from people who got the game early should be taken with a grain of salt.

 

I’ve seen multiple people who got the game early say that Reiko is actually super good. Like even with limited time with the game, they’re saying Reiko could possibly be “broken”. Now, I don’t think you can know that with limited time with the game unless it’s super super obvious. But also, I’m pretty sure there’s gonna be a day 1 patch tomorrow that changes a lot of stuff from what I’ve heard.

All that said, these opinions from people who got the game early should be taken with a grain of salt.

Interesting. I remember back in Mk11 when ChernyWolf (or something like that) got the game early and was saying that Noob Saibot was looking like a top 3 character. Apparantly this same person was infamous among the competitive FGC for trash talking (and losing a finals tournament against someone who used random select just to show how trash Cherny was or something).

 

Interesting. I remember back in Mk11 when ChernyWolf (or something like that) got the game early and was saying that Noob Saibot was looking like a top 3 character. Apparantly this same person was infamous among the competitive FGC for trash talking (and losing a finals tournament against someone who used random select just to show how trash Cherny was or something).

Fuck I forgot about CherneyVolk. I wish he was still forgotten. He was a hero to us for about an hour because he had the game early, then he started demanding actual money be sent to him to show us move lists, frame data and other things.

It really is always the worst people who get the game early

 

Fuck I forgot about CherneyVolk. I wish he was still forgotten. He was a hero to us for about an hour because he had the game early, then he started demanding actual money be sent to him to show us move lists, frame data and other things.

It really is always the worst people who get the game early

I had forgotten the part about demanding money. What an absolute fuckwad