As previously teased, Mortal Kombat 1 pulled up to Summer Game Fest with a first look at its gameplay, confirming a new handful of characters for its roster. As many know, Mortal Kombat 1 takes place in a new universe created by Fire God Liu Kang, which seemed oddly at peace before some new war arrived at its doorstep. For example, it seems Scorpion and Sub-Zero's long-standing rivalry has been squashed.
This new trailer gives fans a look at various Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay systems, including fatalities, the Kameo Fighter system, and much, much more. The Kameo Fighter system is essentially a second character selection screen that allows players to combine the combat maneuvers between teams. Furthermore, while some characters are just Kameo Fighters, some characters will appear on the base roster. As expected, the combat is as brutal as any game prior, with plenty of blood spilled, bones broken, and insane abilities shown off.
With its debut trailer, Mortal Kombat 1 had confirmed Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, and Shang Tsung. Now, this has expanded with a selection of beloved returning characters. These include, as main roster fighters, Kameo fighters, or a combination thereof, Kenshi, Jax, Goro, Kano, Sonya Blade, and Stryker.
Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character Confirmed at Summer Game Fest
- Kenshi
- Goro
- Jax
- Kano
- Sonya Blade
- Stryker
Of course, NetherRealm has barely shown its hand at all. Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release in September, meaning there are about three months as of this writing for extended marketing. This could include even more character reveals, confirmation of its Kombat Packs, more gameplay mechanics, story teasers, and so on. If anything, it's clear that Mortal Kombat and fighting game fans are large are eating well this year.
Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 19, 2023, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
