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

 

coud be a full story trailer maybe?... hope?

Maybe if Shang has a perspective since we got Liu's perspective in the announcement trailer

 

Maybe if Shang has a perspective since we got Liu's perspective in the announcement trailer

that is just exactly what they said it is, an announcement trailer... most narrative game have a dedicated "story trailer"... that is more like a movie trailer.... and they are usually released before game trailers. ... and yes... MK is a "narrative" game. The Story Mode is one of its biggest features.

 

Registrations have been opened for an "Online Stress Test" featuring 1v1 online kombat:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662164280815546368

 

wonder if they have a nda on it or if youtube will be covered in vids?

 

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662164506674622464

 

wonder if they have a nda on it or if youtube will be covered in vids?

I don't think it'll happen until sometime after the gameplay reveal, and there will definitely be plenty of videos.

 

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662164506674622464

My guess is it implies they are prioritizing 1v1 over other modes like training, story, etc. But I would like to be wrong.

 

I'm gonna throw out a prediction and say that Kameos are tied to the Breaker mechanic. If Kameos are on a cooldown like most people assume they are, it would line up with NRS' usual style of "Use this resource now for damage, or save it incase I get hit"

 

Kinda hoping they go back to the MK9 style and keep it simpler with the movesets. Add a few more strings for mind games., not as many crazy specials. Ideally get away from the variations.

 

Registrations have been opened for an "Online Stress Test" featuring 1v1 online kombat:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662164280815546368

Hoping we get to try this out on pc…

 

no.. the faq says the beta is console only, so I assume the stress test will be as well.

 

My guess is it implies they are prioritizing 1v1 over other modes like training, story, etc. But I would like to be wrong.

That's how I read it too. Lots of times you get there "where's practice mode" or something, so they're saying the priority is 1v1 online matches for the stress test.

 

Hoping we get to try this out on pc…

The Stress Test is PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

 

More footage of the Kollector's edition statuette:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1663974610251989001

 

The Stress Test is PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

Yep..that’s why I said I hope lol

 

Yep..that’s why I said I hope lol

 

Adding Ed's post-trailer intro to the gameplay:
Ed Boon MK1 Introduction/Short Interview

 

Ed Boon interview for PS Blog: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/06/09/mortal-kombat-1-ps5-hands-on-report-and-ed-boon-qa/

No Krypt, it'll be replaced with a different game mode. Also, if they wanted to give Sonya a drone, does that mean she will be playable?
@slothsftw don't get your hopes up, but she has a chance. So stop saying she won't be in the game 100% lol.

 

Yes it HAS to mean that, modifiers became kameos, and they were looking at modifiers for the playable roster, Sonya comingonya!!

 

For anyone wanting to get their hands on the game, MK1 will be playable at EVO 2023!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1668649458748493825

 

So there's no customization? I don't like Bi Hans mask and Kitana's head gear.

 

am I missing anyone Officially Konfimed?

 

I can’t wait for KKs to start.

 

I'm starving over here. Have mercy.

Last week they already said that they were preparing it. Is it this week? If so, I don't know if there will be a new character. Maybe they will show Scorpion and Mileena, for example. And this is still a win in my book.

 

Wonder what day it'll be.

When were 11s kasts?