Warner Bros. Games has officially announced that a new Mortal Kombat title will hit shelves on September 19, and the first trailer for what promises to be one of the most significant instalments in the classic fighting game franchise yet is now online.
Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang (Raiden appears to be human now), featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before.
Kang gives the heroes and villains an opportunity to stop fighting and live in peace. These guys consider it for about 3 seconds... and then choose violence!
Check out the trailer - which features some sickening new fatalities - 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.