So far, every character in Mortal Kombat 1 has been confirmed officially.

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With the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1 comes the news that certain fan-favorite fighters would be making a comeback.

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NetherRealm has finally announced the next game in its long-running fighting game series, after keeping fans waiting for months.

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Although it is the first game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 appears to continue the story begun in the Aftermath DLC for Mortal Kombat 11.

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Where the Fire God Liu Kang stops Shang Tsung from messing with time and makes a new reality that he wants.

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According to Mortal Kombat 1's introduction trailer, Liu Kang's new chronology will take fans back to before the first Mortal Kombat game.

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With figures like Kung Lao running a farm and Scorpion and Sub-Zero still not being mortal enemies. 

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It's obvious that Mortal Kombat 1 is turning the series on its head, but it won't stop the return of some fan favorites in the fighting game genre.

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Mortal Kombat 1 has nine known fighters so far, and most of them can be seen in the trailer for the game's announcement.

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On September 19, Mortal Kombat 1 will be available for the PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X platforms.