FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. The game introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before.

A: All versions of Mortal Kombat 1 were built on NetherRealm Studios technology with oversight by NetherRealm. The NetherRealm team developed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game.

QLOC developed the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game. Shiver Entertainment and Saber Interactive developed the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

A: Mortal Kombat 1 is published by Warner Bros. Games.

A: Mortal Kombat 1 released worldwide on Sept. 19, 2023.

A: Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Game Store).

A: The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition is available physically and digitally for $69.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition is available physically and digitally for $109.99 (SRP) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and includes all Standard Edition content, along with the Kombat Pack and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency). The Kombat Pack includes the Johnny Cage character skin with the voice and likeness of actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme, along with access to six additional playable characters – Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda Takahashi, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, and Homelander – and five additional Kameo Fighters – Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, and Ferra.

A: Mortal Kombat 1 features reimagined versions of iconic characters as they’ve never been seen before, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Reiko, Nitara, and Shang Tsung.

A: Kameo Fighters are a unique roster of partner characters to assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. These characters are chosen separately from the main roster of fighters.

A: NetherRealm’s genre-defining Story mode returns with a brand-new cinematic narrative featuring unexpected twists on classic rivalries and original backstories for the wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters. The game also features the debut of a single-player experience called Invasions, a progression-based mode where gamers can traverse the realms via an interactive map, experiment with different character builds, and complete numerous challenges to earn a variety of rewards, all built on a themed six-week seasonal schedule.

A: An internet connection is not required to play Mortal Kombat 1, although players will need to be connected to the internet to experience certain modes and features, including Invasions and online multiplayer matches.

A: PlayStation Plus subscription, Game Pass Core, or Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to play Mortal Kombat 1 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch consoles. However, a PlayStation Plus subscription, Game Pass Core membership, or Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online multiplayer.

A: Yes, Mortal Kombat 1 has rollback netcode to support online gameplay.

A: Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is an all-new expansion, featuring the next phase in the genre-defining Story mode centered around peace and anarchy, along with the addition of six playable fighters within Kombat Pack 2.

A: Kombat Pack 2 features six new playable characters, including returning kombatants Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor who have unique backstories as part of the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe, along with a new batch of guest fighters in Ghostface, T‑1000, Conan the Barbarian.

A: Kombat Pack 2 is not available as a standalone character bundle. It is only available as part of the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion or Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle.

A: The Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion will be available as a digital upgrade on September 24 at 8 a.m. PDT / 10 a.m. CDT / 11 a.m. EDT for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam & Epic Games Store).

A: Players who own the Mortal Kombat 1 base game can pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $49.99 (SRP) and Nintendo Switch for $39.99 (SRP).

Players can also pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $59.99 (SRP) and Nintendo Switch for $49.99, which includes immediate access to the previous Kombat Pack.

A: The Story expansion, Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor will be available at launch on September 24. Players who own the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion or Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle will be granted one-week early access to the three guest fighters – Ghostface, T‑1000, and Conan the Barbarian – who will all be released post-launch (timing to be confirmed at a later date).

A: Players must own the Mortal Kombat 1 base game prior to pre-ordering the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion or Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle.

A: The Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion is not required to access Animalities. The fan-favorite finishing moves that allow characters to morph into their spirit animal to annihilate defeated opponents will be returning as part of a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion launch on September 24.