“Beginning of a New Timeline”- Ed Boon Unleashes Mortal Kombat 1 at Summer Game Fest 2023 With Impressive Graphics, Cameo Fighters, Deadly Fatalities, and Limitless Adrenaline Rush

Published 06/09/2023, 7:15 AM EDT

The latest edition of Summer Game Fest came bearing gifts for Mortal Kombat fans. Geoff Keighley had been teasing the reveal of the latest entry from NetherRealm Studios since before the event. And when the curtains finally opened to reveal Mortal Kombat 1, it was nothing short of spectacular.

With its impressive graphics, deadly fatalities, and a complete overhaul of the timeline, fans can expect a banger game. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also came forward to share the stage with Keighley. He revealed a new game mechanic that’s been included in the title that will be a game-changer for the series.

Mortal Kombat 1 takes center stage at Summer Game Fest

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The trailer revealed storyline changes, new locations, and of course, deadly fatalities. This reboot continues the story of Liu Kang as the protector of Earthrealm and God of Fire. Along with the reveal of the extended gameplay, Ed Boon himself came out to talk more about the upcoming title.

Boon revealed the new universe created by Liu Kang is not like the earlier universe. Although characters from the earlier timeline are returning, their roles are different from before. Boon told, “This is the beginning of a new timeline. A number of these characters you have seen before but they are told in a completely different story”.

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One more interesting reveal in this extended gameplay was the cameo appearances of other characters during the fight. The developers are calling this Kameo Fighters. Players now have the option of combining their primary fighter with a Kameo fighter. With a push of a button, players can call forward their Kameo fighter to assist their main character.

There will be a meter that will limit the usage of the secondary fighter. “Some of the characters are available as Kameo as well as the main roster,” Boon said, “But a lot of our Kameo fighters are like a nod back to our first games”.

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With a revamped storyline along with new mechanics and fatalities, fans can expect Mortal Kombat 1 to be a bang for its buck. Mortal Kombat 1 arrives for fans on September 19. Are you excited about the new MK title? Let us know in the comments.

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