Mortal Kombat 1 continues the story of MK11’s Aftermath. Fire God Liu Kang creates a new era to his liking. As the founder of this new reality, whoever shows up is entirely up to him (at least canonically). Find out who this new god deems worthy to see the New World.
Related: Mortal Kombat 1 releases September 19, the beginning of a new era
Announced Characters for Mortal Kombat 1
Fire God Liu Kang seems to love members of the classic Mortal Kombat titles, as every confirmed fighter appears in the first few entries. This is likely due to his recreation of the world, as every fighter gains a new, younger form. Here’s who we see in the official trailer and confirmed via the game’s faq site. The images below show the MK11 appearance for each playable character.
| Character | First appearance |
|---|---|
 Liu Kang (Fire God) | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
 Scorpion | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
 Sub-Zero | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
 Raiden | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
 Kung Lao | Mortal Kombat II (1993) |
 Kitana | Mortal Kombat II (1993) |
 Mileena | Mortal Kombat II (1993) |
 Johnny Cage | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
 Shang Tsung (Pre-order exclusive) | Mortal Kombat II (1993) |
NetherRealm Studios announced that plenty of other characters are also joining the roster, though we won’t know who they are for some time. Mortal Kombat 1 launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19.
If you want to get your hands on MK1 early, you must pre-order the game. Those who pre-purchase Mortal Kombat 1 on either Xbox Series X|S or PS5 will get access to the beta in August 2023.
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