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Mortal Kombat 1

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

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Release
September 19, 2023
2 years and 318 days ago
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Mostly Positive48,735 reviews72.4%

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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
NetherRealm Studios is controlled by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Warner Bros. Games is controlled by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Warner Bros. Games is controlled by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Warner Bros. Games provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Mortal Kombat 1 and NetherRealm Studios and QLOC?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
Warner Bros. Games is listed as a separate publisher for this release.

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About the Game

It’s In Our Blood!

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang.

New Origins

Reflecting Fire God Liu Kang’s vision of perfection, Mortal Kombat 1’s brand new universe is familiar, yet radically altered.

Invasions

Invasions is a dynamic single player campaign with a variety of distinct challenges. With built in progression and RPG mechanics, mixed with MK1’s incredible fighting action, Invasions provides deep, and engaging challenges, and a ton of rewards along the way.

Kameos

Kameos dramatically enhance every fight, assisting teammates with their own Special Moves, Throws and defensive Breakers.