Mortal Kombat 1 Release Date: Everything We Know So Far

Abhimannu Das
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Highlights
Mortal Kombat 1 is a reimagining of the original franchise with plenty of revamped characters and cameos.
The game will release on all compatible platforms on 19th September 2023.
The game is priced at $70 USD for the Standard Edition and there are some pre-order bonuses available as well.

2023 is one of the most exciting years for fighting game fans with Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 currently in development. Warner Bros. Games recently dropped a trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 and we will be getting a complete revamp of the franchise so there is a lot of exciting content to look forward to. Here is everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1’s release date.

Mortal Kombat 1 Release Date

Mortal Kombat 1 will release on 19th September 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). 

Mortal Kombat 1 Pricing Information

Mortal Kombat 1 is priced at $70 USD for the Standard Edition and if you pre-order the game you will receive access to the playable character Shang Tsung. Preordering the game on Xbox or PlayStation will get you access to the beta in August 2023. If you pre-order the game at GameStop, you will receive a free steelbook case.

The Premium Edition is priced at $110 USD and it includes the following items: 

  • Early access starting 14th September

  • Early access to DLC characters

  • Kombat Pack (6 new playable Characters, 5 new Kameo characters, and Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage)

  • 1250 Dragon Krystals

The most expensive edition of the game is the “Kollector’s Edition” which is priced at $250 USD. It includes the following items: 

  • Base game

  • Early access starting 14th September

  • Early access to DLC characters

  • Kombat Pack (6 new playable Characters, 5 new Kameo characters, and Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage)

  • Liu Kang sculpture

  • Exclusive steel case

  • Limited edition COARSE art prints

  • Exclusive limited-edition Liu Kang in-game color variant

  • 2700 Dragon Krystals 

The game will feature reimagined versions of many iconic fighters like Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung and more. The game will also feature Kameo Fighters who can assist you during battle and they are separate from the primary roster. It is one of the biggest releases for the Mortal Kombat franchise and fans are eagerly anticipating the game’s release.

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Abhimannu is a PC esports writer at AFK Gaming. With over seven years of experience in esports journalism, he has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems including Valorant, Overwatch and Apex Legends.
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