Mortal Kombat, a household name with every gamer, has rebooted(ish) its long-running franchise with Mortal Kombat 1. This new iteration of the beloved franchise is packed with new features whilst keeping the core gameplay people have come to know and love. So, “get over here”, dive into this blog, and learn everything you need about Mortal Kombat 1.
So, how is Mortal Kombat 1 a Squeal and a Reboot?
The number 1 in the title might make you think this game is a complete franchise reboot. And in some aspects, you would be right. But Mortal Kombat 1 follows on from 11. We see the new universe that Liu Kang created when he defeated Shang Tsung and started his ‘new era’, which is where MK 1 picks up from, which means a new and fresh universe for the game to build upon and for players to discover. As a reboot, Mortal Kombat 1 takes the franchise in a new direction and gives a new lease of life to old characters with unique skins. These aren’t the only changes to the game. Continue reading to find out more.
New Features of Mortal Kombat 1
Kameo System
The Kameo System is the first prominent new feature in Mortal Kombat 1, but what is it? The Kameo System lets players have a second character come and assist in the fight. At the character selection, once you have selected your main character, you can choose a character from the list below.
ALL MK 1 KAMEO FIGHTERS
- Cyrax
- Darrius
- Frost
- Goro
- Jax Briggs
- Kano
- Kung Lao
- Motaro
- Sareena
- Scorpion
- Sektor
- Shujinko
- Sonya Blade
- Stryker
- Sub-Zero
Once you have selected your Kameo character, they can assist you in the fight, but how? The system can be used to extend combos, secure more damage and help in fatalities, making for some outstanding action sequences with multiple characters. The full extent of the Kameo character has yet to be discovered, but with time, players will find the best way to utilise them.
All New DLC Characters
Not only do we get new mechanics, but we also get some new characters added to the roster in the form of a DLC. These characters are some recognisable faces from TV and movies you will know and love, along with some returning MK characters. A complete list is below.
Mortal Kombat DLC Roster
- Ermac
- Homelander (The Boys)
- Omni-Man (Invincible)
- Peacemaker (Suicide Squad)
- Quan Chi
- Takeda
We have also included a list of base game characters.
Mortal Kombat 1 Base Roster
· Ashrah
· Baraka
· General Shao
· Geras
· Havik
· Johnny Cage
· Kenshi
· Kitana
· Kung Lao
· Li Mei
· Liu Kang
· Mileena
· Nitara
· Raiden
· Rain
· Reiko
· Reptile
· Scorpion
· Sindel
· Smoke
· Sub-Zero
· Tanya
Aerial Combat
Another new addition to Mortal Kombat 1 is the Aerial Combat. Letting players chain together combos whilst your opponent is in the air. You can find your character’s Aerial combos in the move list under basic.
What Specs do I need to Run Mortal Kombat 1?
Now you have all the details you need about the game. The real question can your PC run Mortal Kombat 1? See below for a full specs list.
MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen™ 3 3100 or Ryzen™ 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce® GTX 980 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470 or Intel® Arc™ A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space
As you can see, you don’t need the most powerful PC to play Mortal Kombat 1. But if you need to upgrade your PC to play, we recommend the ULTRA 55 4T NEXT DAY PC. This PC is perfect for the recommended requirements and will run MK 1 flawlessly. Plus, with a NVIDIA GPU, you can take full advantage of DLSS and get even more FPS.
Overall, Mortal Kombat 1 keeps all the essential features that made the franchise a household name whilst breathing new life into the game with new mechanics, characters and a new story. So make sure you pick up a copy, participate in the ultimate fighting tournament, and FINISH HIM.