Mortal Kombat 1

FranchiseMortal KombatSeriesMortal Kombat

Critic score6 critics

First release: Sep 19, 2023
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: WB Games
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Genres: Fighting, Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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!

Also known as 真人快打12, MK 1, MK1, Mortal Kombat 12

, 真人快打 1, MK12.exe

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Release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows): Sep 19, 2023
PlayStation 5: Sep 19, 2023
Xbox Series X|S: Sep 19, 2023

All 6 release dates

Xbox Series X|S: Sep 19, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows): Sep 14, 2023
PlayStation 5: Sep 14, 2023
Xbox Series X|S: Sep 14, 2023

Age ratings

ClassInd 18 PEGI 18 ACB R18+USK 18 ESRB M

Game modes

Multiplayer, Single player

Perspective

Side view

Where to buy

External links

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Keywords

violence, gore

At a Glance

Critic Score: 84

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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 34,505 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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From Steam

Tagged on Steam as:

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

Gore
Fighting
Action
Multiplayer
2D Fighter
Martial Arts
Violent
PvP

Steam content notes

Frequent Violence or Gore
General Mature Content

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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Crossplay

Developer lists on Steam: Cross-Platform Multiplayer· recorded 16 Oct 2026

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Accessibility features

Developer lists on Steam:

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

Audio

Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026

Visual

Subtitle options, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026

Input

Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026

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Languages

Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles

IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026

Also in 12 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026

Features

Input and devices

Full controller support
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
HDR available
Steam Remote Play on TV

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

Steam features

Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud saves
Steam Family Sharing

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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Steam Deck

Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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