MORTAL KOMBAT 1 Launch Trailer Unleashes the Bloody and Violent Fury
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have released the official launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, and it unleashes the bloody and violent fury that the game is going to deliver. The trailer also offers a first look at Shang Tsung and Reiko gameplay.
It was also announced that the game will feature an extensive set of accessibility options including descriptive audio of on-screen action.
The new video features a first look at story elements and gameplay for Shang Tsung and his ominous destiny in the reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. The scheming sorcerer’s moveset is on full display, including his fireball projectiles, devastating combos, and signature ability to morph into rival kombatants. The trailer also showcases gameplay for General Shao’s second-in-command, Reiko, the savage warrior with a fighting style that matches his fierce persona, as well as bone-krushing highlights of other launch roster fighters.
Accessibility Options
Additionally, Mortal Kombat 1 will feature an extensive set of accessibility options for players, including audio descriptions and cues for on-screen action that plays contextually during gameplay. For the full list, click here.
In the game: “Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and Fatalities!”
Other characters for the game include Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and more. Jean-Claude Van Damme will be featured in the game as an alternate skin for the character Johnny Cage. Then there’s Megan Fox, who will play Nitara.
Mortal Kombat 1 is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 19.