Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have shared a gameplay reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which is coming to Nintendo Switch.
This next 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.”
The “genre-defining” Story Mode is back, promising “an immersive cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters.”
Those will include Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung and Johnny Cage, with Mortal Kombat 1 to introduce Kameo Fighters – a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches to expand gameplay possibilities.
“Each Kameo Fighter is based on a klassic version of the character pulled from over 30 years of Mortal Kombat history and are shown performing offensive and support-based moves, including devastating Fatal Blows, brutal Fatalities, and defensive Breakers,” the publisher explains.
Mortal Kombat 1 will release at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 19 September 2023. Those who pre-order will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition will include all standard edition content, as well as the Kombat Pack, early access to the game from 14 September 2023 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).
