Unleash Your Inner Warrior: Mastering Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 featured a main roster that sparked some controversy, yet it successfully reintroduced numerous iconic characters to the franchise. Nonetheless, there was a specific fighter, namely Shang Tsung, who was initially only available to fans who pre-ordered the game.

This exclusive nature of Shang Tsung left numerous Mortal Kombat 1 fans with the belief that obtaining this character was unattainable once the game launched, which proved to be disappointing for many. However, there is still a viable option to unlock Shang Tsung. Players simply need to spend a few dollars in the in-game shop.

How to Unlock Shang Tsung

To acquire Shang Tsung, players must purchase the character as a separate DLC. To do so, they should navigate to the in-game Store and access either the Microsoft or PlayStation Store, where they can unlock this character by means of microtransactions. Follow these steps to proceed:

1. Press the Menu or Pause button to access the game's Store.

Select Microsoft Store or PlayStation Store.

Open the “Character” tab.

Choose Shang Tsung to access him.

Previously, players had the opportunity to receive Shang Tsung as a bonus for pre-ordering. However, as the promotion has now concluded, the only means to obtain this fighter is by purchasing with real currency.

How to Get Shang Tsung's Announcer Voice

As of now, Shang Tsung cannot be obtained as a reward in any of the modes of Mortal Kombat 1. Unlike Havik, who players could unlock by completing the story mode, Shang can only be accessed through the game's Store.

You can obtain Shang Tsung’s voice by purchasing it from the Premium Items section of the Store. After acquiring it, you will find it in the Video & Audio settings under the Audio Input tab, where you can select Alan Lee, the voice actor for Shang, as the new default narrator.

However, note that Shang Tsung’s announcer voice is a limited-time shop offer. So, players might be able to buy for a limited time.

Is Shang Tsung Worth Buying?

Owning Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 1 doesn't provide players with any combat advantage due to the game's well-balanced roster. Nevertheless, considering that most players do not possess this character, Shang Tsung emerges as the most unpredictable Kombatant during the initial seasons of MK.

Despite the high cost, purchasing the unlock for Shang Tsung early proves advantageous for players seeking to complete their fighter collection. Furthermore, acquiring him beforehand allows professional players to enhance their mastery of his combos prior to his availability in future updates. Mortal Kombat 1 is currently accessible on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.