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Mortal Kombat 1

The 12th mainline entry in Warner Bros' franchise, Mortal Kombat 1 is set to be a soft reboot. Along with staples like a single-player campaign and online multiplayer, the 2023 game will also introduce Kameo Fighters.

mortal kombat 1
Franchise:
Mortal Kombat
Released:
September 19, 2023
Developer:
NetherRealm Studios
Publisher:
Warner Bros. Games
Genre:
Fighting
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