Following the recent announcement teaser, NetherRealm has debuted an equally brutal new gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, giving fans a first glimpse at some of the game's fighters in action.
Things start off tame enough as a few familiar faces reconnect for some typically cheesy interactions, but once Kombat really gets going, the bone-crunching, blood-spurting, skull-smashing fatalities come hard and fast.
There are quite a few new finishing moves on display, along with even more violent twists on some classics. Keep watching right to the end, and you'll see Sub-Zero's signature spine-rip move has returned!
Check out the gameplay trailer below.
NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story Mode returns with an immersive cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others. Mortal Kombat 1 will also introduce Kameo Fighters, a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players.
“With Mortal Kombat 1 we are bringing a reimagined universe to the legendary franchise which has captivated gamers for more than 30 years and continues to top itself,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “The talented team at NetherRealm Studios continues to push the series forward in bold ways that have consistently expanded the global audience, and we believe Mortal Kombat 1 will continue to attract new players as well as thrill our core fans.”
“Mortal Kombat 1 marks a new beginning for the franchise and we couldn’t be more excited to share this original storyline and fresh take on classic characters with our fans,” added Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat. “We’re also introducing our Kameo Fighter system which brings a unique roster of partner characters into the mix, and we are looking forward to showing this feature as well as more new elements of the game very soon.”
Starting tomorrow, May 19, Mortal Kombat 1 will be available for pre-order on all launch platforms.