The Ultimate Guide to Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Goodies and Editions

Mortal Kombat 1, a highly anticipated sequel and reboot, is set to hit stores on September 19, 2023, just a month after its official announcement trailer. The game follows the events of Mortal Kombat 11's Aftermath DLC, where Liu Kang gains the powers of a time god and recreates the universe to his liking. While the game takes the series back to its roots, fans can still expect new and exciting twists. Pre-order bonuses and special editions are also available, with three editions to choose from and various digital and physical goodies for fans to enjoy.

Mortal Kombat 1 - All Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

The standard edition of Mortal Kombat 1 is priced at $69.99 for all platforms, even for the PC and Nintendo Switch versions that are rarely priced at this level. The premium edition, retailing for $109.99, offers early access to the game, five DLC characters, 1250 Dragon Krystals for purchasing in-game cosmetics, and the highly desirable Kombat Pack featuring six playable characters, five Kameo fighters, and a Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage. For those seeking more, the Kollector's edition, retailing for $249.99, includes all of the premium edition's offerings along with exclusive physical and digital extras. The highlight of this edition is the 16.5" tall Liu Kang statue, adorned in a black and white Fire God costume and surrounded by two circling dragons, with red highlights adding to its visual appeal.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector's edition offers a unique set of physical rewards, including an exclusive white steelbook case featuring one of Liu Kang's dragons in golden line-drawn format, along with a set of COARSE art prints. These items are packaged in an elegant box, which also showcases one of Liu Kang's dragons on the front in white against a gray background. In addition to the Premium edition's digital rewards, the Kollector's edition includes 2700 Dragon Krystals as well as an exclusive in-game cosmetic for Liu Kang, inspired by the Kollector's edition statue. It's worth noting that the Kollector's edition also provides a physical copy of the game, which is a rare treat for collector's editions these days, as most only offer digital codes or exclude the game entirely. Fans who pre-order any edition of the game will have access to the playable character Shang Tsung, although it remains uncertain whether he will be unlockable through gameplay or locked behind a DLC paywall like previous pre-order bonus characters Goro and Shao Kahn.

Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.