It’s Liu Kang’s world, and we’re just living in it.

The official launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 is here! This trailer features four minutes of lore, action, and gameplay. Here are the details.

Mortal Kombat 1 official launch trailer screenshot (Image via Warner Bros. Games)
Mortal Kombat 1 official launch trailer screenshot (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

Mortal Kombat 1 official launch trailer reveals lore and gameplay

The trailer kicks off with Liu Kang becoming a keeper of time who's free to craft a new era of peace. This means a restart in history. According to the Mortal Kombat 1 lore, this peace is also being threatened by a surprise enemy. Therefore, he must use his experience and wisdom to save Earthrealm and reality itself.

Next, the video goes into the Earthrealm versus Outworld conflict before showcasing some gameplay. Kameo fighters also take the spotlight, arriving just in time to deliver harsh attacks alongside some main fighters.

Gameplay of Jax as a Kameo fighter (Image via Warner Bros. Games)
Gameplay of Jax as a Kameo fighter (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

Sub-Zero and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1

A new era also means new alliances. In the official launch trailer, Sub-Zero is with Scorpion and they call each other brothers. Meanwhile, Mileena has a disease called Tarkat, leading to a rift between her and Kitana.

Sub-Zero and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1 (Image via Warner Bros. Games)
Sub-Zero and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1 (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

After more gameplay footage, Liu Kang dukes it out against Shang Tsung and finishes the battle. In typical Mortal Kombat fashion, the fatality gets bloody.

Shang Tsung in the trailer (Image via Warner Bros. Games)
Shang Tsung in the trailer (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

The official launch trailer ends with a promotion for Shang Tsung, who can be unlocked by pre-purchasing the game.

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