Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)

A new era has begun. It's In Our Blood. 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!

Fighting Adventure Action Fantasy violence goreXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: WB Games
Released: September 19, 2023
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 107 ratings.

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