Is Mortal Kombat 1 a reboot? That's what some fans of the iconic fighting series are wondering with the number of the upcoming game going back to one.
Mortal Kombat 11was the most recent game, released right before Mortal Kombat 1, so fans have wondered why this game was called Mortal Kombat 12. Right? Well, we've got everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1's status within the MK timeline and answer whether it's a reboot or not right here!
Now that Mortal Kombat 1 is out, check out everything you need to know about the future of the game with Kombat Pack 1 DLC.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 a reboot?
No, MK1 is not a reboot, it's a direct sequel to MK11.
Surprised by how deep the lore is? Well, Mortal Kombat is most famous for its fighting elements. After all, this is a fighting game, and one of the most iconic ones at that. Although, there are other elements to Mortal Kombat, such as the story mode.
Numerous playable characters have their own story modes, which are of course interspersed alongside fights with other characters that go into the characters' arcs.
While we don't want to spoil the full story of MK1, it's presented as a sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 and features a timeline reset, as a New Era timeline designed by Liu Kang was created after he attained godhood in MK11.
If you've played through the story mode, you'll know that this messing with timelines shenanigans has some interesting consequences, especially taking the MK1 post-credits scene into consideration.
Mortal Kombat 1 characters
There are likely to be more characters confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 between now and the release date later this year. Playable characters confirmed so far include classics such as Lui Kang, Sub-Zero and Scorpion.
Expect more to be added post-launch via the Kombat Pack. These include a Johnny Cage character skin that has the likeness of actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme, for instance.
The Kombat Pack will feature six new playable characters and five Kameo fighters.
Mortal Kombat platforms and release date
Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch and PC via the Steam Store.
So, you'll need to upgrade to next-gen if you haven't already to play it.
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