Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition has officially launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It brings together the base game and all post-launch content. This comprehensive package is priced at $69.99 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms, while the Nintendo Switch version costs $59.99.
For players who already own the base game, a Definitive Edition upgrade is available for $59.99 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is $50 for PC users. However, many fans express frustration over the steep upgrade price. This is especially true considering the base game was released less than two years ago in September 2023.
What’s Included in the Definitive Edition?
The Definitive Edition offers an extensive content collection that includes:
- Mortal Kombat 1 base game
- Khaos Reigns story expansion
- Kombat Pack 1 fighters: Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda Takahashi, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, and Homelander
- Kombat Pack 2 fighters: Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, and T-1000 Terminator
- Kameo fighters: Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, Ferra, and Madam Bo
- Movie-inspired skins for Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero
- Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage
- 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency)
The package also includes Animality finishing moves and various character skins from previous Mortal Kombat games.
End of Support Signals New Direction
The release of this Definitive Edition has sparked speculation among fans that NetherRealm Studios may wind down support for Mortal Kombat 1. This follows a similar pattern to Mortal Kombat 11, which received its Ultimate Edition shortly before the developer ended official support for the game.
According to reports, there were rumors in 2024 that NetherRealm had canceled plans for a second story expansion and a third Kombat Pack. This was despite series co-creator Ed Boon previously suggesting the game could receive “years of content”. This has left fans wondering what’s next for the franchise, with no official announcements yet about NetherRealm’s upcoming projects.
For fighting game enthusiasts who haven’t yet experienced Mortal Kombat 1, the Definitive Edition represents the most complete way to enjoy the game’s brutal combat and an expansive roster of over 35 fighters.