Mortal Kombat 1 was part of the preview showcase at last year's Evo World Championship, but the 2024 event later this month will see its official competition debut. Evo has posted official sign-up numbers for all the featured games, and although Mortal Kombat recorded a franchise uptick from last year, its seen a dramatic drop off from the debut of Mortal Kombat 11. Read on for the full story:

It remains one of the most important dates on the competitive fighting game calendar -- but before there can be an Evo World Championship there is the traditional announcing of featured titles! Mortal Kombat 1 has officially been added to the lineup, continuing a steady presence for NetherRealm Studios fighters with the debut of their latest game! Read on for more detail: