Mortal Kombat 1

As this title is still under active development, expect additional content to be added as it is announced and made available.

Officially the twelfth instalment in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 serves as a direct sequel to 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11.

Designed to take advantage of ninth-generation consoles, Mortal Kombat 1 stunned fans across the globe on a number of levels. Immediately evident from its launch trailer was that the game would be a huge departure, with fresh-faced kombatants, a gorgeous Asian aesthetic and blurred alliances. This change was the result of Liu Kang’s new era, a timeline forged by the Fire God following his defeat on Kronika in 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11.

Mortal Kombat 1 saw the introduction of a unique Kameo system, a secondary kombatant that players could summon to aid their primary fighter in battle. The Kameo system allowed NetherRealm Studios to reintroduce warriors such as Motaro, whose distinctive attributes previously prevented him appearing in modern titles until now. In addition to summon and ambush attacks, Kameos also have the ability to assist in Fatal Blows, as well as unleash their own devastating finishing moves. Air combos make a pleasurable return after being absent from the series since Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, as well as the Breaker system which replaces the unpopular Breakaway move introduced in Mortal Kombat 11.

Although many believed that Konquest would make a triumphant return in Mortal Kombat 1, we instead received a new mode called Invasions. Laid out a bit like a board game, players moved about completing various fights with modifiers, endurance matches, survival challenges, towers and more to unlock content. In addition, Test Your Might also makes a return.

Year 2 was announced at San Diego Comic-Con in late July 2024, introducing an expansion titled “Khaos Reigns” as well as the return of Animalities 29 years after their inception in Mortal Kombat 3. In addition to an expanded Story mode, Year 2 also sees the introduction of Kombat Pack 2 which adds Noob Saibot, Cyrax and Sektor (both of whom are now female), as well as guest fighers Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian and T-1000 to the main roster. As of the official announcement no mention has been made regarding the expansion of the Kameo roster, leaving fans puzzled.

• Developer: NetherRealm Studios
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Director: Ed Boon
• Designer: Paulo Garcia
• Artists: Steve Beran, Joe Berger
• Composers: Dan Forden, Wilbert Roget II
• Release date: 19 September 2023

MOVELIST NOTATIONS
FP  Front Punch
BP  Back Punch
FK  Front Kick
BK  Back Kick
BL  Block
FS  Flip Stance
TH  Throw
KM  Kameo
SYMBOLS
Perform during previously listed move
Hover over/tap to display Super Meter requirements
Hover over/tap to display Kameo Meter requirements
Hover over/tap to display in-game notes and/or requirements
GENERAL TIPS
Kombo Breakers require three bars of Super Meter and your Kameo must be available
Fatal Blows can only be performed if you have 30% health or less and your Kameo is available
Most Enhanced Special Moves generally require one bar of Super Meter unless specified otherwise
Fatalities marked Seasonal Finisher must first be purchased from the in-game Premium Store for 1200 Dragon Krystals (price subject to change), and then equipped before they can be performed

Main Roster

Kameos

Having liberated the Hourglass and become Keeper of Time, my next task was to restart history. Not beholden to past events, I was free to craft a new era.

It was with humility and restraint that I approached this blank canvas. After careful preparation, I began work. Painting over the darkness. After eons passed, I sketched out the realms. After eons more, I brushed them in with life.

In my new era, all beings will have the opportunity to find peace. Whether or not they do, will be their responsibility. For my power only permits me to begin this endeavour. It is the duty of mortals to finish it.

Fire God Liu Kang

Story Mode Playthrough

Story Mode Playthrough (Khaos Reigns)

Koming soon.

All platforms

• Play as Havik
  To unlock Havik, simply complete Story mode.

• Play as Shang Tsung
  Shang Tsung was offered exclusively as a pre-order bonus. If you did not pre-order the game, you will need to purchase him from your platform’s relevant online store.

• Unlock Kameos
  Upon launching the game for the first time you will notice that a total of five Kameo slots are unavailable. In order to unlock them, you must level up your profile by earning XP, which can be done across almost any game mode.
  • Level 5: Scorpion
  • Level 10: Sub-Zero
  • Level 15: Kung Lao
  • Level 20: Shujinko
  • Level 25: Motaro

• Arena Variations
  Additional variations are available for the majority of arenas, and can be unlocked by levelling up your profile by earning XP across almost any game mode.
  • Level 7: Cage Mansion (Night)
  • Level 13: Wu Shi Academy (Evening)
  • Level 17: Corrupted Forest (Night)
  • Level 27: Tarkatan Colony (Night)
  • Level 33: The Fire Temple (Early Dawn)
  • Level 37: The Tea House (Night)
  • Level 43: Ying Fortress (Snow)
  • Level 47: The Flesh Pits (Experiment Off)
  • Level 53: Living Forest (Storm)
  • Level 57: Shang Tsung’s Laboratory (Dawn)
  • Level 63: The Gateway (Dusk)
  • Level 67: Sun Do (Night)
  • Level 73: The Hourglass (Damaged)
  • Level 77: Temple of Katara Vala (Work Set)
  • Level 83: The Great Hall (Day)
  • Level 87: Hanging Gardens (Night)
  • Level 93: Treasure Chamber (Smelter Off)
  • Level 97: Tomb of the Dragon Army (Active)

• The Pyramid Arena
  To unlock The Pyramid arena, simply complete Story mode. It features three unique variations: Bottom, Middle and Top.

• The Tea House (Rain) Arena Variation
  To unlock The Tea House (Rain) arena variation, complete Season 5 of Invasions.

• Johnny Cage Announcer Voice
  To unlock Johnny Cage’s announcer voice, you must complete the final mission in Cage’s Mansion in Invasions mode, titled “Ugly Me”. Once unlocked, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.

• Liu Kang Announcer Voice
  To unlock Liu Kang’s announcer voice, you must complete chapter 7 of Story mode. Once unlocked, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.

• Geras Announcer Voice
  To unlock Geras’ announcer voice, you must gain enough XP to level your profile up to level 50. Once unlocked, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.

• Shang Tsung Announcer Voice
  To unlock Shang Tsung’s announcer voice, you must purchase it from the game’s Premium Store for 1000 Dragon Krystals. It only seems to become available sporadically, so you may need to check in regularly. Once purchased, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.

• Sindel Announcer Voice
  To unlock Sindel’s announcer voice, you must purchase it from the game’s Premium Store for 1000 Dragon Krystals. It only seems to become available sporadically, so you may need to check in regularly. Once purchased, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.

• Omni-Man Announcer Voice
  To unlock Omni-Man’s announcer voice, you must purchase it from the game’s Premium Store for 1000 Dragon Krystals. It only seems to become available sporadically, so you may need to check in regularly. Once unlocked, you can alter the announcer’s voice by going to Settings > Video & Audio.