Mortal Kombat 1: Standard Edition - PS5

Mortal Kombat 1: Standard Edition - PS5 introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Featuring reimagined versions of iconic fighters, an immersive cinematic narrative and a new roster of Kameo partners, it brings fresh backstories and unexpected turns to familiar rivalries. This is the Standard Edition for PS5; the pre-order benefits described below were tied to pre-ordering the game.

A universe reborn

Discover a world shaped by Liu Kang, with legendary characters presented in ways they have never been seen before. The cinematic narrative explores original backstories and unexpected twists on classic rivalries, putting a new perspective on the relationships between familiar fighters.

The wide-ranging cast includes Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung and Johnny Cage, alongside other legendary fighters. Shang Tsung is also specifically named in the supplied pre-order offer as a playable-character benefit.

Kameo Fighters

Mortal Kombat 1 introduces Kameo Fighters: a distinct roster of partner characters who can assist during matches. These partners expand the gameplay possibilities by adding assistance alongside the fighter you are controlling.

Product details

• Platform: PS5.
• Edition: Standard Edition.
• Publisher: Warner Bros.
• Story: a cinematic narrative set in the reborn universe created by Fire God Liu Kang.
• Gameplay feature: Kameo partner characters who assist during matches.

Pre-order offer and beta information

The stated pre-order offer included Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character with all Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders. Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S also included access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which was scheduled for August 2023. These were pre-order-specific benefits, rather than an unconditional list of Standard Edition contents.