NetherRealm Studios has just confirmed that the newest trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 will release on July 6. The new trailer will be released live stream at 10 AM PST on Youtube, TikTok, and Twitch.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the first new Mortal Kombat game in four years. The game was first revealed for an Autumn release date earlier in the summer. The latest update will likely show new characters and more of the new story and gameplay features.
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About Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest entry in the beloved franchise. The game will occur in the “reborn Mortal Kombat universe created by Fire God Liu Kang.” Mortal Kombat 1 features several brand-new innovative mechanics that add a new spin to the traditional meta of the franchise. For one, there are the Kameo Fighters. These work similarly to assists in the Marvel vs Capcom series. You pick a character you want to fight alongside you, and you can summon them with a button during battle. When called, Kameos can perform various attacks, whether a projectile, an uppercut, or even a combo cancel. These options allow for character freedom that wasn’t possible in previous games.
In a PlayStation blog post, series director Ed Boon detailed more of what the game has to offer:
- The premise. So is MK1 a reboot, a remake? “I think it could be in the category of a reboot,” Boon explained that the team at NetherRealm wanted to include key existing characters but tell a brand-new story. And the canonical ending of 2019’s MK11 made for a perfect springboard, with series mainstay-turned-fire-god Liu Kang in control of the flow of time and effectively resetting the universe. “And then, obviously,” Boon said, “something goes wrong.” The results will be familiar characters who may be in very, very different circumstances.
- Who’s the villain? While Boon confirmed that “a number of” classic Mortal Kombat villains would be returning in some way, he wouldn’t spell out who the big bad was. “Just like with the heroes, the villains will start completely different…they’ll go down different paths and have different relationships with each other.” If you’re well-versed in MK lore, expect to encounter some twists.
- New modes? Boon remained tight-lipped on online play details. But he did confirm that the team is working on a replacement for the Krypt mode seen in the past six MK games. “We have a whoooole new system,” Boon teased. “I can tell you it’s not the Krypt. But we’re gonna have a whole new system for unlocks.”
- New-gen benefits. Boon appreciates many things about the PS5 generation — “it’s obviously crazy powerful.” But his biggest appreciation? The superfast SSD. “We can load in these crazy detailed backgrounds that before would have taken so long to upload.”
Lastly, Mortal Kombat 1 will release on September 19, 2023. It will be available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC at launch. Stay tuned for more information about the game in tomorrow’s upcoming trailer.
