With only a couple of days before Mortal Kombat 1 releases to Early Access, the official launch trailer for the reboot of the classic fighting game goes live. And it's every bit as bloody and awesome as its MK predecessors, but is also missing at least one fighter in its roster.
Mortal Kombat celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022, which is a milestone for any video game franchise. But unlike Street Fighter 6 which has moved the timeline forward, Mortal Kombat instead reboots back to the past with a new timeline after Liu Kang usurped Kronika and became the elder god of Fire. This is a great way to explore new stories, while still retaining most of the fan-favorite MK characters (though with altered histories) and introducing new ones to the arena.
There are more new details revealed in the Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer compared to previous teasers, including the Mortal Monday homage with Dave Bautista. But what seems to be missing? NetherRealm Studios Creative Director and Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon shared the MK1 launch trailer on his X (formerly Twitter) feed.
The footage highlights the gameplay for the upcoming reboot of the classic fighting game, in all its brutal glory. X-ray moves are back, showing off the graphic violence in breaking bones and causing internal injuries to opponents. Likewise, the staple of Mortal Kombat since the first game, the Fatalities, are once again in full display.