Mortal Kombat 1 for Windows

Reboot of the gory fighting franchise

Mortal Kombat 1 is a premium action game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios. This fighting game reboots the entire franchise, picking up from the supposed ending of its predecessor, Mortal Kombat 11. In this game, you follow the new timeline created by Fire God Liu Kang and watch the titular tournament unfold once more.

With next-generation graphics, redesigns for most of the beloved characters, and a compelling storyline, Mortal Kombat 1 is a worthy reboot. Players can also expect to see post-launch DLC Kameo Fighters and playable characters. 

Travel back to the past

Mortal Kombat 1, originally speculated to be Mortal Kombat 12 (MK12), is considered a reboot of the series. By the end of Mortal Kombat 11, Fire God Liu Kang has obtained the time powers of the Titan Kronika. He was seen going back to the past, revealing himself to a young helper revealed to be Great Kung Lao, ancestor to the main timeline’s Kung Lao, Kung Jin, and Liu Kang.

With the new game set from the storyline mentioned above, players will be treated to surprising but refreshing redesigns of iconic characters. Aside from the retained Fire God, expect new looks for Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kitana, Mileena, and Shang Tsung. One surprising addition to the confirmed roster is Johnny Cage. Whether we’ll see a distant ancestor or a time-traveling celebrity remains to be seen.

One confirmed new feature is the introduction of Kameo Fighters, a separate set of characters that will help your fighter during matches. Aside from following each character’s storyline, the game also promises a wealth of unlockables and cosmetics. Like any other MK entry, however, expect generous amounts of gore, especially with the new Fatalities, making it unadvisable for younger players.

Crossplay support and new character

Stylized as Krossplay, the launch of Mortal Kombat 1’s crossplay will enable players to matchmake and engage in brutal fights in various multiplayer modes — such as Kombat League, Kasual Versus, and the like — in the following supported platforms: Epic Games, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. As crossplay is not supported in the Nintendo Switch version, players can only match and play against fellow Switch owners.

Apart from this new feature, the game also welcomes the debut of the DC character Peacemaker into the ever-growing roster of fighters. Known as Christopher Smith, Peacemaker is modeled and voiced by John Cena who portrayed the same character in the 2021 film “The Suicide Squad” as well as the 2022 TV series “Peacemaker.” 

Like Omni-Man and Homelander, Peacemaker has his own unique Brutalities, Fatalities, and movesets. Players who own the Kombat Pack DLC or the Premium edition of the game can already play as this character starting February 28, 2024. Those who don’t have either will have to wait until March 7 to purchase Peacemaker.

Refreshing the entire franchise

After challenging conquerors, gods, elder gods, and titans, Mortal Kombat 1 brings players back to the origins of the story. The materials hinting at the Great Kung Lao will give players a peek at mankind’s first Mortal Kombat. With redesigned characters and a whole new set of collectibles, this is a refreshing new direction for the franchise. Fans looking for violent content will not be disappointed, too.