CEOTAku 2023 is going to be one of the biggest fighting game tournaments. What’s special about this event is the sheer number of tournaments being held, but there are a few titles which stand out. SF 6 is going to be fun to catch, but the most hype this time around might just be Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku 2023.

The latest release in the Mortal Kombat series has only just dropped. We’ve already seen some early events like the MK 1 Launch Event, but CEOTaku 2023 will be our first big Major for the title. What can we expect from Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku 2023? These are some of the top players to watch for at the tournament.

Top Players to Watch in Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku 2023

2eZ

Source: VegasInferno, Kick

Considering that MK 1 is a brand-new game, 2eZ is coming into the event with a lot of buzz. He’s just grabbed an early win in the Vegas Inferno tournament on launch date. While day-one events aren’t everything, it’s a great start. He might be able to run through this tournament with the same momentum. Another win here would definitely establish 2eZ as the dominant force in the new game.

Punk

Source: @PunkDaGod

Punk is a fighting game player who has been mainly known for his strength in Street Fighter so far, as one of the best active SF players. However, he’ll also be taking part in Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku. He’s played in tournaments for loads of fighters in the past and could apply his cross-game skills to the newest Mortal Kombat title.

Forever King

Source: CEO, YouTube

Another major player for Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku 2023 is Forever King. The American fighting game player is one of top MK competitors. In the Mortal Kombat 11 he got some great results over that game’s lifetime. While the games are quite different, he definitely has experience. His past performance definitely marks him as a payer to watch for Mortal Kombat 1.

Those are some of the top players to watch for Mortal Kombat 1 at CEOTaku 2023. As the opening tournament for the game, this is going to be a game with a lot of eyes on it over the weekend. We’ll have to see which players claim victory and sets the tone for MK 1 fighting game esports over the next few years.