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Mortal Kombat 1 News
The latest news and rumors about Mortal Kombat 1 for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about MK1 updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of MK1 for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
PlayStation Store Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its highly anticipated Holiday Sale, bringing discounts of up to 75% on thousands of games and add-ons for both PS4 and PS5. Gamers have until January 22nd to grab these festive deals.
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December 22, 2025
Game Pass Getting Mortal Kombat 1, Dome Keeper, Routine, and More This Month
Microsoft has unveiled the list of games joining Game Pass over the next two weeks. Headlining the additions are Mortal Kombat 1, Dome Keeper, Bratz: Rhythm & Style, and more.
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December 2, 2025
Arthur Morgan Performs Fatalities: New Mod Turns Red Dead Redemption 2 Into Mortal Kombat
Modder Blurbs has created one of the wildest projects for Red Dead Redemption 2 — a mod that transforms Rockstar’s western into a full-blown Mortal Kombat brawler.
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October 24, 2025
Ed Boon Explains the Evolution of Mortal Kombat's Story and Why the Franchise Was Rebooted
NetherRealm Studios’ creative director Ed Boon has opened up about how the Mortal Kombat franchise’s story has evolved over the years, and why the latest installment (MK1) took the series in a reboot direction.
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September 1, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel's Spider-Man, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra & Premium
Sony has revealed the lineup of games heading to PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium on August 19th. The additions include 9 titles, with Marvel's Spider-Man headlining the bunch.
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August 14, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Support Officially Ends — No More DLC Coming
NetherRealm Studios has officially announced the end of post-launch support for Mortal Kombat 1. The studio shared the news on social media, confirming that no additional content will be released moving forward.
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May 24, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition is now available on PC and consoles
NetherRealm Studios has announced the release of Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, the most complete version yet of their 2023 fighting game. The studio marked the release with a brand-new trailer.
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May 15, 2025
Mortal Kombat Creator Launches Poll to Find Out Fans' Favorite Guest DLC Character
NetherRealm Studios’ creative director is running an online poll to determine which guest DLC character from the Mortal Kombat fighting games is the community’s all-time favorite. The voting will take place in four rounds.
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April 28, 2025
Iron Studios Announces New Kitana Statue for Mortal Kombat Fans
Iron Studios is adding another character to its Mortal Kombat lineup. Fresh off the heels of their recent Reptile statue, the company has unveiled an official 1/10 scale statue of Kitana.
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April 27, 2025
«Visual poetry» — Gamers are impressed by new Sub-Zero and Scorpion skins in Mortal Kombat 1 from MKX
A recent update for Mortal Kombat 1 introduced the T-1000 from Terminator 2 and Madame Bo (cameo) to the game. Another addition was the extra skins, particularly the Sub-Zero and Scorpion skins recreated from Mortal Kombat X.
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March 19, 2025
T-1000 From Terminator 2 Joins Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 has received a fresh content update that, among other things, adds new skins and the latest announced characters to the game.
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March 19, 2025
New Movie Skins from the Film Mortal Kombat 2 in Mortal Kombat 1 — First Screenshots Revealed
Recently, images from the movie Mortal Kombat 2 surfaced online, showcasing Kitana, Shao Kahn, Scorpion, and Johnny Cage. Following this, new screenshots from the fighting game Mortal Kombat 1 were released, featuring new skins for these characters.
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March 18, 2025
First Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Footage Released Featuring Kitana, Scorpion, and Shao Kahn
Entertainment Weekly has shared the first stills of Mortal Kombat 2 featuring iconic characters from the series. Recall that the film will premiere in theaters on October 25.
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March 17, 2025
Gamer Compares T-1000 Scenes in Mortal Kombat 1 and 'Terminator 2' — Here Are the Hidden References
Fans of Terminator have dissected the latest gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which showcases T-1000, voiced by Patrick Wilson. YouTuber Ben-Gun analyzed the footage, highlighting all the Easter eggs tied to the character.
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March 13, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Devs Showcase New T-1000 Gameplay
The creators of Mortal Kombat 1 have released a full gameplay trailer for the next DLC character—the T-1000 from Terminator 2. The cybernetic assassin will be available in early access on March 18, with a full release set for March 25.
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March 11, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Madame Bo Trailer
NetherRealm Studios has dropped a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, this time focusing on the Kameo fighter Madame Bo. The trailer showcases gameplay featuring the character and her brutal fatality.
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March 3, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Devs Showcase T-1000 Gameplay from Terminator
During the Mortal Kombat 1 Pro Kompetition Mexico event, NetherRealm Studios dropped a trailer showcasing the final full-fledged DLC fighter: the T-1000 from the iconic Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The trailer offers a glimpse at the character's move set, including their fatality.
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February 24, 2025
Milena Comes to Life: Gymnast Recreates Mortal Kombat Moves, Impresses Fans
Danish professional stuntwoman and gymnast Sofia Stunts continues to bring to life the moves and techniques of iconic fighting game characters. This month, she released a video where she masterfully replicated Milena's strikes from Mortal Kombat 1.
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February 21, 2025
Unusual Finishers from a Single Game in the Series Found in Mortal Kombat 1
Recently, a new feature was discovered in the files of Mortal Kombat 1, which is currently absent from the base version of the game. This feature is known as Hara-Kiri. It's a type of finisher where the character kills themselves.
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February 18, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Creator Reveals T-1000 Fatality with a Nod to Terminator 2
Yesterday, Ed Boon not only shared sales figures for Mortal Kombat 1, but also teased an upcoming Fatality for the T-1000. As with many other finishers, this one includes a reference to its source material—in this case, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
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January 23, 2025
Secret Character Discovered in Mortal Kombat 1, Never Seen Before in the Series
A recent Mortal Kombat 1 update, which introduced the second-to-last DLC character, Conan the Barbarian, also secretly added a new fighter named Floyd.
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January 22, 2025
Ed Boon Reveals Total Sales of Mortal Kombat 1 and Thanks Gamers for Their Support
NetherRealm Studios' Creative Director Ed Boon took to his social media page on X to reveal the total sales of the fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, which was released on September 19, 2023, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
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January 22, 2025
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Conan the Barbarian Slices into Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 has received an update that introduces the penultimate announced DLC character, Conan the Barbarian, featuring the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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January 22, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Secret Discovered, Fans Link It to Mysterious Pink Ninja
An unusual Easter egg has been spotted in Mortal Kombat 1 while playing as Conan the Barbarian, a new DLC character. Some fans believe it might hint at the mysterious pink ninja named Floyd.
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January 21, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Devs Reveal Brutal Conan the Barbarian Fatality
Fresh off teasing the T-1000, Mortal Kombat 1 devs have dropped a trailer showcasing Conan the Barbarian, their latest DLC character sporting Arnold Schwarzenegger's likeness. The trailer gives us a glimpse at the warrior’s moveset, complete with a brutal fatality.
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January 17, 2025
Mortal Kombat 1 developers showcase Conan the Barbarian
Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a new guest character in early 2025: Conan the Barbarian, sporting the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, joins the fight on January 25th.
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December 10, 2024
Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack 3 Reportedly Cancelled
Industry insider FateUnknown, known for their generally accurate leaks, claims that NetherRealm Studios planned a third Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 1 but ultimately cancelled it.
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November 27, 2024
Fresh update 1.008 for Mortal Kombat 1 introduces new DLC fighter and numerous fixes
The November update 1.008 for Mortal Kombat 1 has been released, bringing a host of fixes and a new fighter to the game — Ghostface. Currently, he is available to owners of the Khaos Reigns expansion, but he will be available for individual purchase starting November 26.
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November 20, 2024
Mortal Kombat 1 developers reveal Ghostface's Fatality and Animality
NetherRealm Studios has released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing the gameplay for Ghostface, the iconic horror character from the Scream franchise. The new DLC fighter is poised to terrorize the Mortal Kombat world with his signature hunting knife and a unique set of moves.
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November 14, 2024
The new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer revealed Ghostface
Mortal Kombat 1 developers have released a trailer dedicated to the next DLC character, Ghostface from the Scream film series. The fighter will be available on November 19th to those who own the Khaos Reigns expansion. Everyone else can purchase him separately a week later.
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October 30, 2024
Mortal Kombat creator hints at return of mode that hasn't been in the series for 20 years
NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon teased Mortal Kombat fans with another «feature» that could be brought back to the series. This is a popular mode that last appeared in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon in 2006.
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October 6, 2024
New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Showcases Bear and Ram Animalities
The developers of Mortal Kombat 1 continue to stir up public interest in the upcoming Khaos Reigns expansion. After a series of videos about new heroes, the studio released a short showcase of two animalities.
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September 24, 2024
The creators of Mortal Kombat 1 have shown the gameplay and fatalities of Noob Saibot
The developers of Mortal Kombat 1 have released another trailer for the Khaos Reigns story expansion. It features several story scenes and gameplay of one of the most popular characters — Noob Saibot.
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September 10, 2024
The trailer for the seventh season of Invasion for Mortal Kombat 1 has been released
Developers from NetherRealm Studios have released the trailer for the seventh season of Invasion mode for Mortal Kombat 1, which will run until September 24. Gamers can expect new skins, gear, and challenges.
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July 30, 2024
Mortal Kombat 1 creators showed a trailer for the story DLC
As part of the San Diego Comic-Con International festival, the creators of Mortal Kombat 1 presented a trailer for the story add-on Khaos Reigns. The video showed six new fighters, including heroes from cult films of the 80s and 90s.
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July 27, 2024