The latest Mortal Kombat game may be taking the franchise back to its roots with a rebooted universe and classic characters returning, but how many platforms will the sequel be available for? Is Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox, and will Xbox Game Pass members be able to play the game as part of the subscription? This guide will help answer the questions if the game is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.
- A New Universe – Discover a new beginning, as crafted by the Keeper of Time and protector of Earthrealm, Fire God Liu Kang.
- Origins Reimagined – Familiar characters return with all new intertwined histories, interacting in brand new ways.
- New Kameo Fighters – Choose from a unique roster of Kameo fighting partners to assist you in battle.
- Immersive Story Campaign – Fight through a brand new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters like you’ve never seen them before.
- The Ultimate Fighting Franchise Returns – The Fight for Earthrealm is upon us. This is Mortal Kombat.
- A New Universe – Discover a new beginning, as crafted by the Keeper of Time and protector of Earthrealm, Fire God Liu Kang.
- Origins Reimagined – Familiar characters return with all new intertwined histories, interacting in brand new ways.
- New Kameo Fighters – Choose from a unique roster of Kameo fighting partners to assist you in battle.
- Immersive Story Campaign – Fight through a brand new story featuring your favorite Mortal Kombat characters like you’ve never seen them before.
- The Ultimate Fighting Franchise Returns – The Fight for Earthrealm is upon us. This is Mortal Kombat.
Will Mortal Kombat 1 Be on Xbox One?
Mortal Kombat 1 will not be coming to the Xbox One. Developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games have decided to leave the past generation of consoles behind to focus on the current hardware.
That will also include on the PlayStation side as well, since the game will not appear on the PS4. Those still stuck on the older consoles and would like to play the fighting series can pick up Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Series X|S?
The game will be launching for both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it launches on September 19. Although, players who get the Premium or Kollector’s Editions will be able to start playing on September 14.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Game Pass?
Mortal Kombat 1 will not be added to the Game Pass catalog when it launches on the first day alongside the other versions. Those subscribed to the service will still have to pay for the full game to play when it releases.
It may come to Xbox Game Pass in the future, though no plans have been confirmed so far. The base game of Mortal Kombat 11 is currently available on Xbox Game Pass at the time of this writing, so it is possible the sequel could make appearance at some point.
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