Mortal Kombat 1 reveals fire god Liu Kang waiting in the new universe with classic fireball projectiles, deadly choreography, and shapeshifter abilities that promise some truly gruesome fatalities for any player who dares test their might.
This game is a continuation of Mortal Kombat 11 and takes the universe in a brand-new direction based on rebooting the timeline.
With all that, its ending has sparked quite the hype in the gaming community, leaving many fans eager for an explanation. As Mortal Kombat 1 comes with a compelling storyline filled with twists and turns, its ending has left many scratching their heads. However, Mortal Kombat 1 ends with Liu Kang emerging as the Keeper of Time, and this pivotal transformation entrusts him with ensuring the equilibrium of multiple timelines.
What Is the Story Of Mortal Kombat 1?
Following the trailer release for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the beloved video game franchise, many are wondering what the story would be. It will feature Liu Kang becoming a Keeper of Time after fighting in the battle for Kronika’s Hourglass.
Along with that, it will also have him amassing a formidable army by drawing fighters from varied timelines as the series gets in a brand-new direction.
Mortal Kombat will also have a mysterious enemy that Liu Kang โnever could have anticipatedโ as he threatens the realms. To stop him, Liu Kang once again summons their champions to defend them as the gameโs debut trailer shows a version of recurring series villain Shang Tsung appearing through a portal.
Mortal Kombat 1 Ending Explained
The final show-off in the game is between Liu Kang and Shang Tsung as they are present at the end of the game. To get his powers back and become a keeper of time forever, Liu tries everything as Shang Tsung secretly collects the power in a jade statue from Kung Lao. While Johnny Cage uses a drone to spy on Shang who is causing trouble with his army, he discovers evil versions of Sub Zero, Scorpion, Kenshi, Rain, and Ermac from different timelines.
On the other hand, Liu regains his powers and reunites with Titan Kitana and Kung Lao for help. With his own version of Kitana, Mileena, Reptile, Nitara, and Baraka, Shang Tsung tries to destroy Liu Kang’s hourglass, which could erase his timelines.
Following the events, Liu takes the battle to Shangโs timeline where they fight on a pyramid and players can choose from various characters to join the final battle.
As the battle comes to an end, in the mid-credit sequence, Quan Chi, Shang Tsung, and General Shao are imprisoned as Liu Kang is seen leaving his teahouse knowing that Earth Realm is in good hands. In the aftermath of the battle, Jax is seen lying on the stairs with his metal arms torn off and Havik reaches for him and murders him.
Who Is the Final Character In Mortal Kombat 1?
With the announcement of the game, there has been a buzz that it might have 24 characters and the final one would be a secret character. The final launch roster actually shows that the game has 23. However, after beating the main story, Mortal Kombat 1 does reward you with a fighter who has already been in the game, Havik. It is unclear why he is locked behind the campaign over the other fighter and gamers can get it after beating the game.
Mortal Kombat 1 does reward you with a fighter for beating the main story, but it’s one that we already knew was in the game – Havik. It’s not clear why he’s locked behind the campaign over the other fighters, but if you want to play as the Chaosrealm creep then you’re going to have to beat the game first.
When Will Mortal Kombat 1 Release?
The game has already arrived in early access and stands as the 12th installment of the franchise. Gamers are ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the revamped Mortal Kombat 1, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios will release the game on 19th September 2023. According to the developers, the game would be a โreborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters.โ
Mortal Kombat 1 is confirmed to be released on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
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