Unveiling Mortal Kombat 1: The Epic Game-Changing Surprise on August 4!

Mortal Kombat 1 made its official announcement just a month ago and is already scheduled to be released in September, following the trend of previous entries in the franchise. The game's CG announcement trailer, which revealed it to be a sequel and a reboot, was met with great excitement. It was further showcased during the Summer Game Fest, becoming one of the standout moments of the event.

Despite the substantial reveal of gameplay, there are still many unknowns surrounding Mortal Kombat 1. The roster remains mostly undisclosed, including the secondary Kameo Fighter roster, where only a few characters have been confirmed. Additionally, while fans have a general understanding of the overall story premise, there is no information on how this rebooted universe will impact the franchise's beloved and iconic characters.

Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Should Keep an Eye on Evo 2023

Founded in 1996, the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) is a prominent weekend-long fighting game tournament held in state-of-the-art Esports arenas. It showcases the top competitors in the field, with thousands of enthusiastic spectators cheering them on. In addition to the intense battles, Evo has evolved into a convention for fighting games, offering various attractions such as pop-up stores, an artist alley, and numerous game cabinets and stations for attendees to explore. Notably, Evo has also become a platform for major fighting game announcements.

While Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Tekken did not showcase anything at Evo 2022, the event still featured notable announcements. Arcade1UP unveiled its Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 cabinet, Guilty Gear Strive shared details about its Season 2 roadmap, MultiVersus revealed its Season 1 roadmap, and Skullgirls introduced a new fighter joining the game. Similarly, Evo 2021 witnessed several significant announcements, many of which were related to Street Fighter 5's Championship Edition.

In previous years, Mortal Kombat has not made any major announcements at Evo due to timing conflicts. However, this year is different. Evo coincides with the release date of Mortal Kombat 1, which increases the likelihood of an announcement. During the Summer Game Fest, Ed Boon revealed the first gameplay for Mortal Kombat 1 and mentioned that fans can expect more reveals leading up to its September 19 release. Evo presents a perfect opportunity for a new announcement, with the game's roster being the most anticipated reveal.

At the moment, Mortal Kombat 1's roster only consists of a small number of confirmed characters. It is probable that NetherRealm Studios will unveil new fighters leading up to the game's release, possibly including a fighter reveal at Evo 2023. Additionally, fans may catch a glimpse of the game's DLC roster, potentially confirming long-rumored guest characters such as Omni-Man and Homelander. As Mortal Kombat 1 will also be publicly playable for the first time at Evo, it is expected that some form of announcement will occur. The game is set to be released on September 19, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.