Mortal Kombat 1, the new iteration in the long-running Mortal Kombat series, has been highly anticipated. The story is set to be a reset in the universe and not a continuation of Mortal Kombat 11. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series, when questioned about the storyline, has told reporters,
“This is really the beginning of a universe, in a sense. It is not a continuation of the Mortal Kombat 11 story. The characters have completely different roles in this new timeline. And we really wanted to punctuate that and emphasize it with our title,”
“So, this is Mortal Kombat 1. It is a brand new beginning. Like I said, You’ll see these characters reintroduced in their new roles and relationships with each other. That’s the main catalyst for calling it Mortal Kombat 1.”
Welcome to the New Era. Will you fight for peace, or embrace the khaos? #MK1 pic.twitter.com/3RexJuvyoP
— Mortal Kombat 1 (@MortalKombat) September 12, 2023
The Storyline in the new title is that The ruler of Outworld, Shang Tsung, has his eyes set on conquering Earthrealm. However, according to the rules set by the Elder Gods, one realm can only conquer another if they defeat them in ten consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments.
Moreover, Shang Tsung has already won nine of these tournaments against Earthrealm. Further, if he wins the tenth, Earthrealm will be conquered. So, the stakes are sky-high. Thus, Raiden, the God of Thunder and protector of Earthrealm, gathers a group of warriors to represent Earth in this do-or-die Mortal Kombat tournament. The original roster includes characters like Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade.
Mortal Kombat 1 early access timeline
The game unveils a revitalized Mortal Kombat Universe, masterfully crafted by none other than the Fire God Liu Kang. This is after he gains mastery over time manipulation in the previous installment. Further, the game is set to feature iconic characters, complete with a revamped fighting system, fresh game modes, and jaw-dropping fatalities and brutalities set to continue the title’s success.
A new dawn approaches. #MK1 pic.twitter.com/n7ibXjXQs6
— Mortal Kombat 1 (@MortalKombat) September 12, 2023
Players who purchased the standard edition can get regular access on Tuesday, Sept. 19, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. For those who can’t wait to jump into the action, the MK1 early access starts on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10 am PDT / 12 pm CDT / 1 pm EDT / 6 pm BST.
Players must preorder the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition to participate in this early access. This edition not only grants early access but also includes the first Kombat Pack and 1,250 Dragon Krystals, the game’s in-game currency. So, if you want a head start, now’s the time to act. The cost of the premium edition stands at $109.99, and the standard edition is priced at $69.99 on the Xbox store.
