As promised, the Mortal Kombat 1 trailer (not Mortal Kombat 12) is lastly right here after just a few teases and an enormous (and really correct) leak. This debut footage doesn’t have direct gameplay, however does have its platforms and launch date, noting that Mortal Kombat 1 will come out on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC, and Nintendo Change for $69.99.
Mortal Kombat 12 is definitely referred to as Mortal Kombat 1
Prior reviews famous that it will certainly be a reboot, which was backed up by the ending of Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath DLC. Hearth God Liu Kang has formed a brand new actuality, one which has among the identical fighters, however with a brand new twist. The characters seen within the teaser are Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Shang Tsung, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Mileena, and Kitana. Raiden and Johnny Cage have been additionally talked about.
Whereas the trailer had some CG combating and a really temporary preview of its Fatalities and story, a associated FAQ contained extra info. The sport may have Kameo Fighters, which sounds so much like assists seen in video games like Marvel vs. Capcom. These are chosen individually from the roster of foremost fighters. And, as has been the case with the previous couple of NetherRealm titles, it can have rollback netcode.
There are just a few dates within the trailer other than the discharge date. Those that purchase the 2 costlier editions can entry the sport on September 14. There might be a beta on PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S in August for many who pre-order any version. Shang Tsung will even be unlocked for many who pre-order, maintaining the custom of a playable villain as a pre-order bonus. It’s a pattern NetherRealm began with Mortal Kombat X with Goro and stored up for Injustice 2 (Brainiac) and Mortal Kombat 11 (Shao Khan). Pre-orders open on Might 19 at 10 a.m. PT.
The $109.99 Premium Version may have the sport, its Kombat Pack, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals, its in-game foreign money. The Kombat Pack will embody six new fighters, 5 Kameo Fighters, and Jean-Claude Van Damme pores and skin for Johnny Cage. Mortal Kombat was initially pitched as a Van Damme sport, so that is seemingly a callback to that.
The $249.99 Kollector’s Version is a bodily model solely on PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S and can embody the aforementioned content material, in addition to a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture from COARSE, a associated Liu Kang pores and skin within the sport, three unique artwork prints, a metal case, and a complete of two,700 Dragon Krystals.
It’s doable that gameplay will make an look on the upcoming PlayStation Showcase, as one thing related occurred for Mortal Kombat X.