How To Get Early Access to Mortal Kombat 1

Midway have revealed that the next Mortal Kombat, previously known as Mortal Kombat 12, will be named Mortal Kombat 1 and is set to release on September 19, 2023. The name, alongside new cinematics, were revealed in a trailer on May 18, 2022. 

The new game will be launching worldwide across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. According to an FAQ page, all versions of Mortal Kombat 1 are being built on NetherRealm Studios technology, with the NetherRealm team developing both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. QLOC will be handling the Steam and Epic Games Store versions, while Shiver Entertainment and Saber Interactive will be developing the Nintendo Switch version.

Mortal Kombat 1 will have various editions available to pre-order alongside the regular Standard Edition, including a Premium Edition available in both physical and digital forms and a Kollector's Edition available physically.

But while we're still a few months away from the game's release, players will no doubt be eager to gain early access to Mortal Kombat 1. Thankfully, there are a few ways to do that.

Mortal Kombat 1 Early Access: Pre-Orders, Betas Revealed

There are two pre-order editions of Mortal Kombat 1 that include early access to the game: 

• Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition: includes all Standard Edition content, the Kombat Pack, early access to the game beginning Sept. 14, and 1,250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency).
• Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition: includes all Premium Edition content, early access, a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture designed by COARSE and an inspired Liu Kang in-game character skin, three exclusive art prints, a steel case, and 1,450 additional Dragon Krystals (2,700 total).

In addition, players who pre-order PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, regardless of editions, will receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which is set to take place in August 2023.