Future DLC plans for Mortal Kombat 1 are reportedly in doubt following poor sales and reception of the Khaos Reigns expansion. A Reddit user with a history of accurate leaks claims that a third Kombat pack and a second story expansion have been canceled due to low sales. Khaos Reigns, priced at $49.99/£39.99, received a "mostly negative" rating on Steam, with fans criticizing its lack of content. Despite this, Mortal Kombat 1 has been praised for its overall gameplay and story mode.
Ghostface from the Scream series is set to join Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns as a DLC character, featuring a unique Animality where he transforms into a vulture. This finisher involves Ghostface, as a vulture, gruesomely attacking Johnny Cage, showcasing the game's signature over-the-top brutality. The input for this Animality is "Back, Forward, Down, 4." Ghostface will be available to Khaos Reigns expansion owners on November 19, with a wider release on November 26.
In anticipation of Ghostface's debut in Mortal Kombat 1, new footage reveals that the character's mask and hood can be removed to show the face of Billy Loomis, the main antagonist from the 1996 Scream film. This DLC character is a triad, including Loomis and two other fighters, Kobra and Kira, from previous Mortal Kombat games. The footage raises questions about whether animations for Kobra and Kira will also be included. Ghostface will be available for early access on November 19 and fully launch on November 26.
Mortal Kombat 1 is introducing Ghostface from the Scream films as a new DLC character, with a unique twist: two of the Ghostface killers are actually existing Mortal Kombat characters from Kano's Black Dragon Clan. The identities of these characters remain a mystery, encouraging players to engage in a "whodunnit" style investigation, similar to the Scream movies. Ghostface will be available to all players on November 26, with early access for Premium or Kollector’s Edition owners starting November 19.
NetherRealm teases the return of Ermac as the next DLC character for Mortal Kombat 1, with a gameplay video to follow soon, and also reveals Mavado as the next Kameo fighter. Ed Boon shares the history of Ermac's creation, detailing how the character became a part of Mortal Kombat lore over the years.
NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games have launched the Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test, which is a closed test for selected participants to try out the game's online experience. The test will run from June 23 to June 26 and is only available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. The stress test includes 1v1 online multiplayer matches and a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against the CPU. Mortal Kombat 1 is set for release on September 19, 2023, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Mortal Kombat 1 will have a server stress test for PS5 players in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Europe from 23-26th June. Invites will be distributed randomly on 21st June, and the stress test will only feature 1v1 online multiplayer and a limited version of Klassic Towers.
The first PS5 gameplay footage of Mortal Kombat 1 was revealed during Summer Game Fest, showcasing story mode cinematics, gameplay, and Fatalities. The footage also introduced the Kameos system, which allows players to summon characters like Sonya Blade and Jax during combat.
A stress test for Mortal Kombat 1's online experience has been announced, allowing players to help stress test the game's online infrastructure before its September release date. Sign-ups are open now, but pre-registration does not guarantee participation. The stress test will prioritize online 1v1 matches and will be separate from the online beta test for pre-ordering players in August. The stress test will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and those who sign up will be placed on the Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test email list.
NetherRealm Studios will showcase the "world premiere gameplay" of Mortal Kombat 1, the reboot of the long-running fighting game series, at the Summer Game Fest on June 8. The game will feature classic characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Johnny Cage, and more, with details about Kameo Fighters and DLC character leaks already confirmed.
The reboot of Mortal Kombat 1 will require 100GB of storage space on your PC, according to the game's listing on Steam. The game will feature reimagined versions of classic fighters and a new fighting system, and will be released on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The identities of the six new playable characters in Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack DLC have been seemingly leaked by an Amazon Italy product listing. The DLC fighters will be Quan Chi, Omni Man, Ermac, Takeda, Peacemaker, and Homelander. Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. All pre-orders will grant players Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character, and players who pre-order for PS5 or Xbox Series X/S will receive access to a Mortal Kombat 1 beta in August.
Mortal Kombat 1's Premium Edition will include Kombat Pack 1, which features six playable characters including DC's Peacemaker and The Boys' Homelander, as well as five Kameo characters. The game's premium edition also includes three days of early access and players who pre-order the game get Shang Tsung as a playable character and access to a closed beta in August. More details about the game are set to be revealed in the coming weeks.
