NetherRealm has revealed Takeda Takahashi as the new DLC fighter for Mortal Kombat 1, available from July 23rd for Kombat Pack owners and July 30th for others. Takeda, a Yakuza fighter with a unique moveset, joins the game alongside other DLC characters and skins. Mortal Kombat 1 is available on multiple platforms, and Mortal Kombat 2 is set to release in cinemas on October 24, 2025.
Ermac, a new downloadable content character for Mortal Kombat 1, will be available on April 16 for Kombat Pack owners and April 23 for all users. The character is a collection of souls bound together by dark magic and possesses devastating abilities. Additionally, a new Kameo Fighter named Mavado will follow in May, offering support moves during matches.
Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack owners gain early access to Peacemaker, with a new patch making him compatible for all players, and introducing Krossplay for ranked and casual online modes on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The patch also includes fixes, balance adjustments, and new content, such as Kameo characters and skins. NetherRealm Studios confirmed future Krossplay support for King of the Hill lobbies. Additionally, the patch notes detail various general fixes, online improvements, invasion changes, and adjustments to individual characters and Kameos.
NetherRealm Studios revealed new information about Mortal Kombat 1's first Kombat Pack, including the removal of Johnny Cage and the addition of Janet Cage. The release windows for the DLC fighters were also announced, with Tremor coming in November 2023, followed by Quan Chi and Peacemaker in Winter 2023/2024, Ermac and Homelander in Spring 2024, and Takeda Takahashi in Summer 2024. It is unclear why the change was made, but Janet Cage appears to be a gender-swapped version of Johnny and is introduced in the game's story mode. The release dates for the other Kameo fighters have yet to be announced.
NetherRealm Studios revealed a "first look" at the Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack fighter Omni-Man at New York Comic-Con. Omni-Man will be available to those who purchase the Premium Edition or Kombat Pack, with early access starting in November 2023. The Kombat Pack will also include Peacemaker, Homelander, Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda, and additional Kameo Fighters when it launches in Spring 2024.
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing the downloadable content character Omni-Man, inspired by the Invincible comic book and Prime Video series. The trailer also gives a glimpse of Tremor, another DLC character. The Kombat Pack, which includes various playable characters and Kameo Fighters, is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately. Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
The first Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 1 has been leaked online, revealing that Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-Man will be playable characters alongside MK regulars such as Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda. The game will also introduce Kameo Fighters, a unique roster of partner characters that can assist during matches. Mortal Kombat 1 is now available for pre-order on all launch platforms.
Mortal Kombat 1's first Kombat Pack will include a downloadable skin of Jean-Claude Van Damme for Johnny Cage, along with six playable characters and five Kameo Characters. The Kombat Pack will be available on day one, while the rest of the pack will be released after launch. Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 17 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
