Warner Bros. Games has just announced the release of Mortal Kombat 1, a rebirth and reimagining of the Mortal Kombat universe and its characters.
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“It’s in our blood. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the God of Fire Liu Kang,” reads the video description on the official YouTube. “Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era for the iconic franchise with a new combat system, game modes, and Fatalities!”
Players who pre-order the game will receive Shang Tsung as a free playable character. It is currently unknown whether he will be available for purchase later. Console players who pre-order the game for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 can download the beta this August, a month before launch.
This February, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO said during a phone call that Mortal Kombat 12 would be coming this year. He didn't give any details about what the sequel would be like. Then, earlier this month, MK's social media accounts posted a video of a clock ticking toward 12 and then going straight to one.
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Now, we finally have confirmation that the long-awaited sequel to the fighting game series is actually a reboot. It kind of makes sense, since Mortal Kombat 11 focused on a battle over the power of a magical hourglass, which the heroes normally use to turn back time. This game likely takes place during a new timeline, which gives NetherReam Studios more room to move creatively in such an old and beloved game. These reboots are something the developers have been doing since MK 9, which is probably a smart decision, considering the size of the series' lore so far.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch on September 19. It will also be the second $70 Switch game, following the highly anticipated release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this month.
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source of information:kotaku.com
