Relations with Outworld remain cordial in the new era of Mortal Kombat 1, but beneath the surface of this "alien & intoxicating" incarnation seethes a beating heart of bitter disdain for all that has become of the realm. Queen Sindel holds General Shao at bay as Earthrealm attends in the newest reveal trailer. Watch:

Glimpses of story mode show us Earthrealm attending a new martial arts tournament with Raiden as their chosen champion. A horned General Shao is unimpressed, with brutal axe-wielding gameplay to back it up, but Queen Sindel has been using root boost -- holding the violent militant to account with her malevolent mane!

Is General Shao the erstwhile Shao Kahn of past realities? With Edenia's royalty holding the seat of power in the new era -- it's entirely possible, but the inexplicable presence of gigantic horns raises many questions about the lineage of his "illustrious father".

The trailer also shows off Kameo Fighter assists for Motaro and Shujinko! The returning MK3 sub-boss steps out of the past with projectile deflections and a devastating mule kick, while kung fu copycat Shujinko takes his learning skills from MK: Deception to new extremes, turning the weapons of his opponents back against them with imitated moves.

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The new trailer was unveiled by Ed Boon on stage at this year's Gamescom opening night. We're now under a month until the wide release of MK1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19th! Kollector's Edition holders just enjoyed a Beta preview and will get Premium Early Access to the final product starting September 14th.

Are the newly revealed characters everything you hoped they'd be? Share your reactions in the comments below and find more to discuss in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum! Interact and keep track of the big dates by downloading the MKO App via App Store and Google Play.

We love seeing new character reveals and gameplay in trailers, but to truly bask in the playable roster & kameo fighters coming to Mortal Kombat 1 - we need a frozen moment in time. Fortunately, Warner Brothers has given us high quality screenshots that show off all the new designs & arenas in exquisite detail! Take a look:

From recently revealed returning curiosities like Ashrah, Havik, and Li Mei, to assist Kameos like Sareena, Darrius, and Sektor -- we can see them all! Fighting from Johnny Cage's Apartment to The Living Forest, it's all the fighters we've seen so far in the midst of a tense confrontation -- or hard hitting battle! Hit the thumbnails to take a closer look.

A couple more characters will be added to the roster in mere hours when Ed Boon takes the stage at Gamescom for a new unveiling, and live public demo of the game. Will these new scenes live up to the vision we've seen so far?

Mortal Kombat 1 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC in wide release on September 19th, with Premium Early Access starting April 14th! Save the date with the MKO App for iOS & Android. Thanks again to Warner Brothers for supplying us with these screenshots.

Ashrah may be a demon of the Netherrealm, but she has a place in the new era shaped by Fire God Liu Kang. Her return in Mortal Kombat 1 continues a story begun in a previous generation. Read on for her official bio and character render:

As introduced in the recent Banish trailer; things haven't changed wildly from Ashrah's debut appearance in Mortal Kombat: Deception. She's still a demon on a path of repentance, wielding the mythic kriss blade that purifies her with every demon slain. Where this path of demon-slaying will take her this time remains to be seen!

Ashrah (Repentant Netherrealm Demon)
As a demon, all Ashrah knew was pain and violence. She assumed all beings, in all realms, lived as she did.

But once she journeyed outside of the Netherrealm, she realized her error. Other realms were places of beauty and peace. She could not aid in their defilement.

Ashrah fled from her sister demons. Along the way, she found an enchanted kriss. It was a demon slayer, which she used to finish her pursuers.

She was stunned to discover that using the kriss to destroy evil was purifying her soul. And that if she continued to do so, she could free herself from the Netherrealm.

Ashrah senses that her final absolution is near. Once achieved, she will finally enter the light.

2023 is shaping up to be a renaissance for Ashrah across multiple mediums. She'll also take a major role in the upcoming animated feature Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match. Get a taste by catching up with the official trailer!

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Will Ashrah be an invaluable ally to Liu Kang and the heroes of Earthrealm? Share your reactions to the bio & design in the comments below and find & discuss more in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum! Answers will come when MK1 arrives for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19th, with premium early access September 14th!

The world can be tough when you're different, but in the new era of Mortal Kombat 1 its a struggle that could cost you your life! Those are the stakes for Reptile and Havik, whose persecuted outsider status is described in greater detail in official bios. Take a closer look at their story and official render art:

They come from different realms, of Outworld and Seido, but their experiences breaking from the norms of society has made them each rebels in the eyes of their contemporaries. Reptile's ability to assume a human disguise is a unique skill for a Zaterran in the new game, while Havik is creating chaos anew for the realm of order as seen in the official Banished trailer.

Reptile (Zaterran Slave)
Reptile is Zaterran, one of the reptiloid race which lives on Outworld's fringes.

Like other reptiles, Zaterrans can camouflage themselves. But Reptile possesses a unique mutation: one which allows him to shift shape to appear human.

Bullied mercilessly by Zaterrans for this ability, Reptile left home to make his future elsewhere.

Havik (Rebellious Anarchist)
A citizen of the realm of Seido, Havik is sworn to take down its oppressive regime and free his people. There, order is prize above all else. Lawbreaking is met with strict punishment. Its citizens live in strictly regulated castes.

As a member of Seido's lowest caste, Havik had neither rights nor privileges. He seethed with anger at the injustice. When he is brutally punished for a minor crime, Havik finally decides to act. He sets out to destroy Seidos regime and replace it with an anarchist utopia.

Once he breaks Seido's social order, Havik will free its citizens. Together, they will live in blessed anarchy.

The new bio firmly entrenches the Cleric of Chaos in the life of Seido's brutalist order, leaving questions over the fate of the Chaosrealm in the reality reshaped by Fire God Liu Kang.

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Mortal Kombat 1 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC worldwide September 19th with Premium Early Access beginning September 14th! Pre-Order Beta begins this weekend for three days of taste testing -- so don't miss it! Download the MKO App via App Store and Google Play to save these important dates with in-app reminders!

The heroes of Earthrealm & Outworld are set to celebrate the cultures of the world when Mortal Kombat 1 ships to the Americas in September! Pre-order incentive skins are on offer for Brasil and Latin America! Take a closer look and get more details on the special offer:

Warner Play Latino and Warner Play Brasil have announced regional skins available for pre-order now. Dia de Muertos Sub-Zero outfits the Lin Kuei leader with traditional Day of the Dead hat and skullface, while the PlayStation 5 exclusive Tanya Funkeira adds a summery splash of green & blue to the shades-wearing Brazilian inspired Umgadi.

The MK franchise is no stranger to these regionally-inspired styles. Mortal Kombat X gave us a taste of both flavours with Day of the Dead Kitana and the Brazil Skin Pack, while MK11 packed Calavera Liu Kang into a Halloween inspired skin pack.

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Will you be pre-ordering these skins? Mortal Kombat 1 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19th with Premium Early Access starting September 14th. Share your reactions in the comments below and find & discuss more news in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum!