IGN{"@context":"http://schema.org/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-12-revealed-as-mortal-kombat-1"},"image":"https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2023/05/18/mortal-1684414935883.jpg?width=1280&format=jpg&auto=webp&quality=80","url":"https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-12-revealed-as-mortal-kombat-1","description":"Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have officially revealed that a rebooted Mortal Kombat 1 will arrive in September for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.","@type":"NewsArticle","datePublished":"2023-05-18T13:02:52.795Z","headline":"Mortal Kombat 12 Revealed As Mortal Kombat 1 - IGN","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"IGN","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://oystatic.ignimgs.com/src/core/img/widgets/global/page/ign-logo-100x100.png"}},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"","url":"https://www.ign.com/person/ryan_dinsdale"},"dateModified":"2023-05-18T22:34:25.041Z","commentCount":183,"comment":[{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"FederalCase34"},"text":"<p>Awesome I look forward to playing the Ultimate Edition it in two years for $19.99</p>","upvoteCount":27,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"MrBurnsReturns"},"text":"<p>Doesn't seem like a reboot, it's continuing off 11's lore, e.g. Lui Kang is a god.</p><p></p><p>These naming conventions are confusing.</p>","upvoteCount":4,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"MasterOfTheFarts"},"text":"<p>If you pre-order the pre-order with enough Koins from the Krypt, you get to enter a lottery for the Kool version of the game which you have a 1 in 150,000 chance to get into the second lottery which THEN grants you a shot to win Sub Zero's frozen popsicle*</p><p></p><p>(edit) *for a limited time only</p>","upvoteCount":9,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"PocketLoot"},"text":"<p>Mortal Kombat 12 is Mortal Kombat 1 in Mortal Kombat 5's Timeline which takes place in Mortal Kombat 8. Which is really Mortal Kombat -1. </p>","upvoteCount":5,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"CurryLova"},"text":"<p>As excited as I am, I’m just disappointed that they didn’t continue to utilize all of the newer characters from MK X into MK 11, and now they may not even use them at all with this reboot. MK X was refreshing to see the characters age and have a newer, younger generation.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Flash-er"},"text":"<p>Personally, I wish they would've gone with the ending where Shang Tsung won. An underdog story is always more compelling and we could've seen realms that haven't been shown before.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"gamingdevil800"},"text":"<p>I'm surprised Kitana, Shang Tsung and everybody is basically back. I thought it was going to be in the far past with the Great Kung Lao and new characters</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Brodo789"},"text":"<p>I thought they rebooted it like 2 games ago?</p>","upvoteCount":2,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"RobGrizzly"},"text":"<p><em>a Johnny Cage skin styled after Jean-Claude Van Damme</em></p>","upvoteCount":2,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"MattyR95"},"text":"<p>Could be wrong but I think they're all connected timelines rather than reboots?</p><p> </p><p>Sounds interesting anyhow and seems a good year for fighters, if Tekken is this year too. As someone who isn't particularly good at fighting games (& refuses to take the time to learn them), I like MK and it's sp content. </p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"A42OB"},"text":"<p>Why even bother with a Switch version? MK11 looked absolutely terrible on it and that was a last gen game.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Mario.Bro"},"text":"<p>I'm not sure how I'm feeling about the character designs. I'm having trouble even telling people apart, like are we really going back to the days of pallet swaps for the ninjas? Scorpion and Sub Zero look like the same person.</p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"mrs1nister"},"text":"<p>Pretty sure we just had a reboot of the series with 9, 10 and 11. </p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"freegameman"},"text":"<p>Eh, would like to see more to make me excited. Honestly would love either an Injustice or even MK vs DC (it's time).</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"thelostscribe"},"text":"<p>Seems like an interesting idea. A segmented world where you can choose the life you lead. i wonder how that will turn out story wise, as Liu clearly decimated someone in the serenity world lol.</p><p></p><p>My only problem with MK is that the fighting, while much improved over the years, still feels rather stiff in comparison to other fighters like Soul Calibur and Dead or Alive (DOA's fluidity changed my whole outlook on what a fighter should feel like).</p><p></p><p>The way MK11 did great cutscenes that lead into a fight that seamlessly blended back into another cutscene was pretty unique. I enjoyed that.</p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Mfundroid"},"text":"<p>It's a new era and I like what I see. </p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"MrBurnsReturns"},"text":"<p>Have no idea what is going on, I must consult with the elder gods.</p>","upvoteCount":2,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"BceBears2"},"text":"<p>This is easily gonna be one of the strongest years ever for fighting games.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Curranator1"},"text":"<p>Looks incredible with lots of new features teased. Ready for gameplay reveal and hopefully Konquest mode. </p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Xyntek02"},"text":"<p>They can take the Shang Tsung pre-order DLC and put it where the their part that sun doesn't shine. Not even gameplay and announcing DLC.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"boogieb0423"},"text":"<p>It’s coming to the switch, I wonder if that version will have blood, possibly a cheat code to unlock blood?</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Detective_Scrots"},"text":"<p>I want to know about the modes. It pisses me off X and 11 had less to do than Deception and Armageddon. I don't care if the rpg game they had was corny, or the chess mode wasn't super popular, give us other things to do besides the same old towers and repetitive story mode they use in MK and Injustice. I would preorder this in a heartbeat if they show they are giving us options. </p><p></p><p>11 did have some cool stuff like letting AI do towers, but the different costumes were a letdown in a way. I'm glad they didn't have them stat based like Injustice 2, but why not let us change the colors ourselves? The Krypt was awesome, would love to see that style return with more to do or find object wise.</p><p></p><p>Basically its time we get more. Far more modes, huge roster, way more stages to fight in. Push the power of these consoles and PC.</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"reala97"},"text":"<p>I'm surprised it's coming out on Switch. MK11 was already pushing the console to its limits.</p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"TheOfficialTruth420"},"text":"<p>Cant wait for the Switch Definitive Edition (TM)</p>","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-05-18","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"nwolC"},"text":"<p>I'm all for the returning characters but let's get some new ones as well and let's hear what happened to Shujinko, Taven, Daegon, Onaga and Blaze. They were all supposed to be important characters and then nothing came of them.</p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0}]}
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