See the first gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1

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The first story gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1 has been revealed, showcasing all the stunning graphics, fighting and fatalities that will come when this game launches on 19th September 2023 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

The narrative behind Mortal Kombat 1 sees the fire god Liu Kang remaking the Mortal Kombat universe, allowing NetherRealm to reimagine the series’ classic cast of characters – Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung and Johnny Cage have been confirmed so far, but more are coming. With this being a rebooted universe, there’s plenty room for NetherRealm to play with the timelines, the interplay between characters and more.

Kameo Fighters are a new gameplay element, picking extra characters from a wider roster that can be drawn upon, lending some of their abilities to your main character in the regular game. There’s some playful elements here, extending beyond the main roster and with plenty of nods to the older games.

A game beta will be held in August, with access to this granted to those who pre-order the game, as well as getting Shang Tsung as a playable character. The Premium Edition and Kollector’s Editions will also feature a Kombat Pack that includes a Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage – that’s weird considering that Van Damme is actually Guile from the Street Fighter movie.

In our Mortal Kombat 11 we scored it 7/10 in our review way back in 2019, “This game is the pinnacle of Mortal Kombat action,” said Miguel at the time. “Fights are fluid, weighty, and gorgeous to look at. Unfortunately, that tightly-designed gameplay is bogged down by a grindy system of loot and consumables that only serves to artificially extend your playtime in the