Ahead of Mortal Kombat 1’s September 19 launch date, developer NetherRealm Studios has launched a brand new live-action trailer that pays homage to the iconic 1993 TV industrial.
The new trailer, titled It’s In Our Blood, options actor and retired professional wrestler Dave Bautista as he rallies a bunch of individuals from all walks of life in a metropolis, encouraging them to embrace their interior warriors. What’s fascinating in regards to the trailer is that Bautista’s position is just like that of Mortal Kombat character Liu Kang, who we beforehand realized has solid a brand new universe the place he serves because the Fire God.
The industrial is a good stroll down reminiscence lane for these conversant in the Mortal Monday industrial that appeared in 1993 to advertise the unique Mortal Kombat’s console launch. Longtime collection followers fondly keep in mind the advert, because it featured the enduring “MORTAL KOMBAAAT” scream.
“The unique Mortal Monday industrial earmarked the start of our journey into making video games for house gaming methods,” Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon mentioned. “It’s superb to pay homage to such a memorable second in Mortal Kombat historical past as we get able to launch our latest recreation, Mortal Kombat 1.”
Mortal Kombat is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch subsequent month. For extra data on Mortal Konbat 1, try our interviews with the developer at gamescom final week, together with one with Ed Boon, the place he mentioned how Homelander and Omni-Man’s gameplay mechanics differ, and our interview with NetheRealm Studios’ narrative director, who answered all our lore-related questions.
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