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Mortal Kombat 1 Release Time Countdown

Fighting game lovers are eagerly anticipating the release of Mortal Kombat 1. It’s the 12th main installment in the Mortal Kombat Series and a direct sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 (2019). MK 1 brings us right back into the rebooted MK world with more fatalities and brutal combos.

The Mortal Kombat hype train isn’t slowing down; we’re now just a few days away from the global launch. NetherRealm Studios has revealed a brand-new look for Johnny Cage, and guess what? We’re also going to see Nitara (voiced by Megan Fox). There’s just so much coming to this game.

If you’re wondering when MK 1 releases, check out our Mortal Kombat 1 release countdown below to stay in the loop!

Mortal Kombat 1 Early Access Release Countdown

If you’ve bought either the Kollector’s Edition or Premium Edition, be prepared to fight to the death with Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, and Raiden as Mortal Kombat 1 Early Access begins on 14th September 2023. MK 1 early access will go live at these times –

10 AM PDT
1 PM EDT
6 PM BST
7 PM CEST
9 AM IST (6th September)

When the MK 1 early access release countdown reaches zero, you’ll be able to jump into the bloodiest fighting game, no matter where you live in the world.

Mortal Kombat 1 Global Release Countdown

If you didn’t opt to go for the Mortal Kombat Premium Edition, you need to wait five more days until 19th September 2023. MK 1 will be available to play at these times –

9 PM PDT (18th September)
12 AM EDT
5 AM BST
6 AM CEST
1 PM JST

It’s important to remember that this release date is only for the digital version, so don’t expect to be greeted by a courier at your doorstep at the exact moment.

What’s in The Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition & Collector’s Edition?

Well, it’s no surprise that if you want early access to MK 1, you must purchase the Premium or Collector’s Edition.

The premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1 costs $110 USD. Along with early access, you’ll also get the following –

The new Johnny Cage/Jean-Claude Van Damme character’s skin
Five brand-new Kamo characters (come out after launch)
Six new playable characters (comes out after launch)
1,250 Dragon Krystals

The Kollector’s Edition costs $249 USD and comes with the following –

Liu Kang’s character’s skin
Liu Kang’s 16-inch statue (NOT IRL)
Three Mortal Kombat art prints
2,700 Dragon Krystals

And that’s everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1’s release countdown for both early access and global launch. Be sure to follow us for Mortal Kombat news and guides.

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