Great news for Mortal Kombat 1 enthusiasts who have already secured the Premium Edition – you’re in for an early treat. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition of the highly-anticipated fighting game, aptly named the “Premium Edition,” comes with an exclusive perk: a five-day head start before the official release on Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X, scheduled for September 19, 2023.
This exciting opportunity means that players who have pre-ordered the Premium Edition will be able to step into the arena and start battling from 10 am PDT (1 pm ET / 6 pm UK time) on September 14.
The confirmation of this early access period comes after much anticipation. Until now, it was mainly based on information from customer service representatives. However, recent updates to the game’s online store listings on platforms like Steam and Xbox have substantiated what was previously mere speculation.
Intriguingly, a modder and reverse engineer known as Thethiny, shared some additional insights. According to Thethiny, the in-game currency in Mortal Kombat 1 will be known as “Dragon Krystals.” Players will use Dragon Krystals to acquire various cosmetic elements for their fighters, including skins, palettes, gear, and more.
If you’re still on the fence about diving into Mortal Kombat 1, consider taking a closer look at our Mortal Kombat 1 preview for an in-depth overview.
Our review highlighted the unique Kameo system, although it was noted as an additional layer of strategy in an already complex game. The reviewer shared, “The Kameo system is phenomenal, but it’s an extra level of strategy on top of an already complicated game that has made me absolutely sure that I’m going to be terrible at it.”
In related news, Katsuhiro Harada, the director of Tekken 8, recently shed light on the impact of “silly threats” from purported fans. These threats not only affect team morale but also have financial consequences and can influence the inclusion of certain characters in the game.
