Mortal Kombat 1 is set to launch in 2023, and it's not what we were expecting. It's been over four years since the release of Mortal Kombat 11 – one of the best-selling fighting games of all-time, with over 15 million sales. And while many expected NetherRealm to follow with Mortal Kombat 12 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, we now know that the studio is instead pushing for an ambitious reboot of the messy Mortal Kombat timeline.
Naturally, Mortal Kombat 1 is now one of the most highly anticipated new games of 2023 following the release of a bloody and brutal reveal trailer. NetherRealm is promising a new fighting system, the return of legendary characters with all new backstories and rivalries, and a suite of new additions which will take combat to a new level. Given that Capcom is putting forward an incredible value proposition forward with Street Fighter 6, NetherRealm will need to be on top of its game here. Thankfully, early signs are promising, so keep reading to find everything we know so far about Mortal Kombat 1.
