Leaked copies of Mortal Kombat 1 have revealed its launch content, but NetherRealm Studios may have taken extra steps to keep some things hidden.
This article contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat 1On September 14, Mortal Kombat 1 will be released for Premium Edition owners. The full release won’t be until five days later, marking the complete launch for Mortal Kombat fans everywhere. It should be a big moment for the series, as Mortal Kombat 1 brings the old franchise into a new timeline rebuilt by Fire God Liu Kang. Everything old should feel new again, even if many characters, mechanics, locations, and story beats will return.
Unfortunately, a slight damper has been put on the celebrations. While most of the content pertaining to Mortal Kombat 1’s regular fighting gameplay has been announced, leaked copies of MK1’s Nintendo Switch port have brought fresh revelations to the table. NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive have their hands full striking down images and videos containing unreleased content, though discussing which of the older leaks have been confirmed is safe for those willing to brave spoilers. However, in spite of it all, the ever-secretive Mortal Kombat franchise may still have the last laugh. All Fighters Revealed In Mortal Kombat 1
A textual list accurately predicting Mortal Kombat 1’s launch roster has been online for a while, competing with similar lists as characters were gradually revealed. Now, Mortal Kombat 1’s Switch leak has produced screenshots confirming what the roster really looks like. Despite reflecting on the old list, it didn’t take long before attentive fans realized that something was off about the complete character select screen.
Reiko is the only character who has yet to be announced, though some footage with him alongside Motaro surfaced months ago.
