Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack Release Schedule (All MK1 DLC Character Release Dates)
Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack Release Schedule (All MK1 DLC Character Release Dates)
Much like its predecessor, Mortal Kombat 1 features a plethora of DLC characters, the first eleven of whom are available as part of Kombat Pack 1. However, these new kombatants aren’t accessible right away, with players having to wait until their respective release dates before they can start using them in-game.
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Naturally, many players are keen to learn when exactly these MK1 DLC characters will be released, though, sadly, this information isn’t quite as readily available as some would have liked. As of the time of writing, NetherRealm has only provided a partial Kombat Pack 1 release schedule, with the company’s plans for 2024 still something of a mystery.
Updated December 14, 2023, by Tom Bowen: With Season 3 of Invasions Mode comes the release of Quan Chi, who is now available for all those who purchased the Kombat Pack or the Deluxe edition of Mortal Kombat 1. The countdown to the end of the season also provides a fairly decent estimate as to when Peacemaker will be released, as the arrival of the first two Kombat Pack fighters has coincided with the end of seasons one and two of Invasions Mode respectively. Also, NRS has now confirmed the release date for Khameleon (January 16), so this MK1 DLC characters release schedule guide has been updated to reflect this new information.
MK1 DLC Character Release Schedule (Kombat Pack 1)
There are six playable kombatants available as part of Kombat Pack 1, all of whom are scheduled for release between winter 2023 and summer 2024. Those who have purchased the Kombat Pack or the Deluxe Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 will gain access to them one week earlier than everybody else and will also pay less than the combined cost every every Kombat Pack character.
*Although not yet confirmed by NetherRealm, if past Kombat Pack fighter release dates are anything to by, the early access release date for Peacemaker should coincide with the end of Season 3 of Invasions Mode, which, at the time of writing, is scheduled to conclude on February 13, 2024. This lines up with a Tweet from The Game Awards stating that Peacemaker would be released at some point in February. However, it’s important to note that the end of Season 2 was pushed back by three days, so the same thing could happen to Season 3 at any point between now and February.
MK1 DLC Kameo Fighter Release Schedule (Kombat Pack 1)
In addition to the six playable MK1 DLC characters listed above, Kombat Pack 1 also includes five kameo fighters. If the first few are anything to go by, it appears as though NetherRealm plans to release these in between playable kombatants to help tide the fanbase over while they wait, though this hasn’t been confirmed. Tremor and Khameleon will be the first two to arrive, with Mavado, Ferra, and Janet Cage all set to arrive in the months that follow.
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How to Unlock MK1 DLC Characters
Just because players have purchased the Kombat Pack, that doesn’t mean that they’ll be able to start using their Mortal Kombat 1 DLC characters right away. Before they can do so, they’ll first need to head to the game’s store page (either in-game or via their console’s digital storefront) and purchase the character from there. Assuming they have the Kombat Pack installed, this purchase will be free, making this more of an annoying final step than anything else.
Kombat Pack 1 Character Origins
Some players may be keen to learn where all of the MK1 DLC characters originate from, as there are a handful of guest characters included in Kombat Pack 1. Omni-Man (or Nolan Grayson, as he’s also known) is part of the Image Comics universe and is best known for his role in Invincible, in which he serves as the titular character’s father. Peacemaker is also a comic book character and is portrayed by John Cena in the DC cinematic universe. The final MK1 guest character is Homelander; yet another comic book character, only this time, from The Boys.
Mortal Kombat 1
Developer(s) NetherRealm Studios Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Games Platform(s) Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Switch, PS5, PC Released 2023-09-19
FAQ
Q: When will Omni-Man be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Omni-Man release date)
Omni-Man will be released for Kombat Pack owners on November 9, 2023. Players will be able to purchase him separately from November 16, 2023.
Q: When will Quan Chi be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Quan Chi release date)
Quan Chi will be released for Kombat Pack owners on December 14, 2023. Players will be able to purchase him separately from December 21, 2023.
Q: When will Peacemaker be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Peacemaker release date)
Peacemaker will be released in February 2024.
Q: When will Ermac be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Ermac release date)
Ermac will be released in the spring of 2024.
Q: When will Homelander be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Homelander release date)
Homelander will be released in the spring of 2024.
Q: When will Takeda Takahashi be available in Mortal Kombat 1? (Takeda Takahashi release date)
Takeda Takahashi will be released in the summer of 2024.