Mortal Kombat 1: release date, roster, and everything we know so far

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Mortal Kombat 1 has officially been announced and is coming out a lot sooner than many had expected. The game acts as both a canonical soft reboot and a direct sequel to the previous games without completely erasing them from the timeline.

We know that the game is definitely coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC but no official word has yet been given about previous console generation ports. It's certainly an exciting time to be a fan of the franchise, as Mortal Kombat 1 is likely to be considered one of the best fighting games around in a year that's already going packed with some real heavy hitters (pun intended). 

We're bringing you everything we know about Mortal Kombat 1 from the release date, to the roster of characters that have been revealed so far. Also, some details on the special editions that come with early access to the game.

Mortal Kombat 1 release on September 19th, 2023. This places it in some stiff competition, as it'll be launching in the same year as Street Fighter 6. Those that pre-order either the Premium Edition or Kollectors Edition of the game will be able to play the game early, starting September 14th, 2023. 

In terms of platforms,Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The cinematic announcement trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 debuted on May 18 which gives us our first proper look at the game. As expected, the title follows on from the events of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath from 2020, which saw Fire God Liu Kang defeat Shang Tsung and Kronika to reset the convoluted timeline and bring free will to the remade EarthRealm (and presumably OutWorld, too). 

It's a smart choice if you ask us as it gives the series a chance to go back to its roots without the