A few moments after announcingMortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios shared more information about this upcoming fighting game, including details about microtransactions.Mortal Kombat 1is the latest entry in theMortal Kombatseries, offering a fresh start for this popular franchise that began in arcades in 1992.
Following months ofleaks and rumors aboutMortal Kombat 12, NetherRealm Studios finally confirmed a new installment in its fighting game franchise. This new entry isMortal Kombat 1, rebooting the series following the events ofMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Fire God Liu Kang thwarted the evil plot of Shang Tsung and forged a New Era, offering a new opportunity for all the realms to start anew and live in peace. However, peace never lasts for long in theMortal Kombatuniverse, and the Outworld emperor Shao Kahn is soon to return to Earthrealm to rule over the realms.
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On the officialMortal Kombatwebsite, the Frequently Asked Question page reveals thatMortal Kombat 1will feature microtransactions. The exact purpose of theMortal Kombat 1in-game currency, called Dragon Krystals, remains a mystery but should allow players to purchase additional skins for theirfavoriteMortal Kombatfightersand unlock various cosmetic elements. NetherRealm Studios hasn’t yet announced the exact value of these Dragon Krystals, but players who purchase theMortal Kombat 1Premium Edition will receive 1,250 Dragon Krystals while those who opt for theMortal Kombat 1Kollector’s Edition will get a total of 2,700 Dragon Krystals.
The official announcement trailer forMortal Kombat 1confirmed the return of several popular characters, such as Fire God Liu Kang, the Outworld emperor Shang Tsung, Kitana and her evil twin Mileena, as well as the former enemies now allies Scorpion and Sub-Zero. More characters should be announced by NetherRealm Studios in the upcoming weeks and join theMortal Kombat 1roster, especially those who played a major role in previous entries in the series.
Players who pre-orderMortal Kombat 1on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will get access to its beta, scheduled to launch in August 2023. Everyone else will have to wait forMortal Kombat 1’s official release on June 08, 2025. This upcoming fighting game will feature a story mode filled with cinematics, as well as online and offline modes with thebrutal fatalities that made theMortal Kombatfranchise so popular.
Mortal Kombat 1launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
