Mortal Kombat 12 will be titled Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced, and yes, that is the title. Technically it is Mortal Kombat 12, but it is a new reboot and timeline.  When Mortal Kombat 11 ended, Liu Kang became the God of Time after he defeated the Goddess of Time, Kronika and the sorcerer Shang Tsung.

Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath ending

So He rebooted the Universe and created a new Timeline that is supposed to be more peaceful. He also became the God of Thunder after Raiden sacrificed his life. Many Mortal Kombat characters we know will be reborn in this new era, but not in the way we know them. The change in environment, society and history will turn them into different people.

Based on the trailer, Mortal Kombat 1 will set its story during “The Great Kung Lao,” not referring to his hat-wielding cousin but his ancestor with the same name. We have no information about the Great Kung Lao except for the fact that he became Earth Realm’s first champion. We will finally witness the first real Mortal Kombat tournament.

Since this Universe reboot is set before the Mortal Kombat, we know, expect a lot changes. Kitana and Mileena are on this game since Edenians have long lifespans. Unlike the Last timeline, where Mileena is just a clone, She might be raised with Kitana as sisters in this one. Scorpion and Sub Zero don’t seem to be enemies anymore. Johnny Cage is confirmed to be playable but I do not know how he will work for the story.

Liu Kang eradicates many villains we know, making it a more “peaceful” timeline, except for Shang Tsung, who remains a threat and likely retains memories of the past timeline. We don’t have gameplay footage of full matches yet, but Fatalities are back, and they look gorier than ever. If you pre-order the game, You will get Shang-Tsung as a free DLC character.

Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement trailer

 

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Fergus

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Ed Boon is so patient, he waited for Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 to have all the hype and let them fizzle before he announced Mortal Kombat 1.. I am a bit confused with the new title but it looks Good. I will miss the Earth Realm heroes but I know they are not born yet.

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Cody

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Well, while Mortal Kombat 1 looks interesting, I have to say that Street Fighter 6 has really caught my attention. The graphics and animations in the trailer look absolutely stunning, and the characters seem to have a lot of depth and complexity. I've always been a fan of the Street Fighter series, and this new installment is da bomb. I can't wait to see the strategic battles and the strategic gameplay that Street Fighter is known for. It's just my personal preference, but Street Fighter 6 seems to have an edge in terms of its visual appeal and the iconic characters that I've grown to love. Mortal Kombat 1 looks like the same crap.

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SavageShifter

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It seems like Scorpion and Sub Zero have put aside their differences in this new timeline. That's a surprising development, considering their longstanding rivalry. Despite Kitana and Mileena being raised as sisters in this rebooted timeline., I have a feeling they still hate each other.

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Bartz_FFV

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I am going to miss Raiden and his consult with the Elder Gods Meme, He is my main and now he is dead on this new era. I will miss him to bits.

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Zato

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I enjoy how it begins so calmly and then turns into a big freaking violent fatality. I can't wait to witness the plot in fresh graphics and genuine gore... I can't wait to start pressing lots of buttons.

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Kyo

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I just watched the Mortal Kombat 1 announcement trailer and I'm really excited about this reboot! It seems like they're taking us back to the roots of the series with the Great Kung Lao and the first real Mortal Kombat tournament. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds!I'm really curious to learn more about the Great Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat 1. Being Earth Realm's first champion, he must have an incredible backstory. I hope the game delves into his character and his journey to becoming a champion. We hear his name a lot and we get to see his descendant but we never saw him in action.

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GamingSiren

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I wasn't surprised to find that it had been rebooted, but it looks fantastic, and I've always like Mortal Kombat, some of which were superior to others. This post, however, is not about that. I hope Liu Kang retains his divine status as timekeeper. We're here to speak about how stunning this game is.

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Ruisu

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The Mortal Kombat 1 announcement trailer's graphics, I must admit, absolutely blew me away! They have accomplished an incredibly high level of realism and intricacy. Everything looks really gorgeous, from the surroundings to the character designs. It is similar to seeing a movie come to life!I have endured 4 terrible years of waiting, guy. I'm ready to place a preorder.

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Datass

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Shut up and take my money!

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