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With MK1 PC on the horizon, alongside new Tekken and Street Fighter entries, everyone knows that 2023 is the year of the fighting game. For now, let's focus on the awesome Mortal Kombat 1 and the reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. We already have a wealth of information to share with you!
From the crux of the game to its nature as a reboot, as well as a huge load of technical information, this featurette is a must-read if you need to get up-to-speed on the game quickly and effectively. Simply scroll on ahead, read up, and - if you're up for it - grab a pre-order for Mortal Kombat 1 at a discount while you're at it. 2Game is, after all, your one-stop-gaming-shop. Have fun!
READ MORE: A Summary of Mortal Kombat 1's Gameplay Features
Everything We Know About MK1 PC
Mortal Kombat 1 both is and isn't a reboot! After the events of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, the game was rebooted in-universe, and thus, the new game is, at the same time, both a continuation of the previous narrative, and an all-new story all of its own. All thanks to the new Fire God Liu Kang taking the crown from the legendary Thunder God Raiden.
This is basically all the context you need as to why everyone is back in some form or another. And why, in some instances, familiar characters have been fully revitalized or, indeed, become friends anew. Like the Scorpion and Sub-Zero, though only to some extent.
Netherrealm is working hard to add a whole slew of exciting new features, including a new fighting system and new Kameo fighters. Most of these we discussed in detail in the article featured in the 'READ MORE' section of this piece. With that in mind, reference that if you'd like to learn more. Here, we've got more technical details to go over!
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Official Release Date on PC
Mortal Kombat 1 is due to launch on PC on September 19, 2023. Not a long wait at the time of writing this article!
Full Gameplay Reveal
As you've surely noticed by now, we're yet to see a full and proper gameplay reveal for Mortal Kombat 1 as of late May. The developer, Netherrealm, has been secretive so far, and we think the studio has something creative in store for the new fighting system, and the Mortal Kombat universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. We'll update this article with a full gameplay video as soon as it's available: it will be shown off as part of 2023's Summer Game Fest, specifically on June 8.
Which Edition to Buy?
For simplicity's sake, collectors may be happy to hear that Mortal Kombat 1 keeps things simple! The Premium Edition of the game is quite loaded with extra goodies, but it is the only digital extra one might consider, so no unnecessary and complicated content tables and such would be necessary!
For EUR 94.99, players get the following:
- Mortal Kombat 1 base game experience
- PRE-ORDER: playable Shang Tsung character
- PRE-ORDER: access to beta gameplay
- 'KLASSIC' MK character skins
- 6 DLC Kombatants
- 5 DLC Kameos
- 1-week early access to DLC Kombatants and Kameos
- Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage
- 1250 Dragon Krystals
As we said - a lot of goodies. The Premium Edition won't be for everyone, of course, but those who'd like to immediately access all the game's content - including post-launch DLCs - can get this version of MK1 via 2Game to secure a sweet 11% discount!
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Post-Launch Content Plans
Unsurprisingly, Netherrealm has got big plans for Mortal Kombat 1 post-launch. As mentioned in the previous section, there will be new characters - both the playable Kombatants and the assistant Kameos - coming later on. The scheduling for these, however, is currently not revealed.
Considering Aftermath, we wouldn't be too surprised if big, narrative-heavy expansion packs may come down the line as well, and it's a given that players will have access to a huge array of skins as well. So, expect lots of post-launch content, with the specifics pending at this time!
PC System Requirements
Finally, if you're worried about being able to run the new fighting system on Mortal Kombat 1, we don't blame you! The recent AAA releases have been... problematic on PC, and it's hard to shake off the feeling that this portion of the industry is currently struggling, as devs move from cross-gen releases over to true PS5/XSX development. So far, though, we don't think you'll need to reach for 2Game's big low-spec optimization guide!
Minimum Mortal Kombat 1 Hardware
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- DirectX: Version 12
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 / AMD Radeon RX 470 / Intel Arc A750
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 100 GB
Recommended Mortal Kombat 1 Hardware
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- DirectX: Version 12
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A770
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 100 GB
Stay Tuned!
That's about all the technical information we have about the game so far! Of course, with MK1 slated to launch in mid-September, we still have some ways to go before the game is out and about. In the time interim, we'll keep you up-to-date with new articles and updates to our previous content. So, do stay tuned - just bookmark the 2Game Community Hub and check back in for updates on the new Mortal Kombat universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang! There's loads of other content featured daily, too:
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And that's just scratching the surface, naturally. Stick with us, and you'll always have loads of sales, deals, giveaways, and fun content to choose from. And remember: Mortal Kombat draws near!
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