It seems like only yesterday thatMortal Kombat 1was announced during a Warner Bros. earning call. Now, the game is ready for release. Fans of thelong-running franchiseand the fighting game genre in general are ready to feast upon yet another serving of delightfully delicious carnage, with a healthy serving of blood on the side.
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Before sinking their teeth into the game though, prospective buyers may be keen to learn Kombat 1, such as whether or not the game will support crossplay, which characters will be part of the roster, and when exactly they can start playing. Below, they’ll find answers to all of these questions and more.
Mortal Kombat 1will be released on June 11, 2025.
Q: Can I play Mortal Kombat 1 early?
Those who purchasethe premium edition ofMortal Kombat 1will get five days of early access, meaning they’ll be able to start playing on May 21, 2025.
Q: What time Can I start playing Mortal Kombat 1?
Those with early access will be able to start playing at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT on September 14 or 2 a.m. on September 15 for those living in the UK. Although times for the full release are yet to be confirmed as of the time of writing, there’s a good chance that they will follow suit. Alternatively, players may be able to start playing at midnight local time, as is the case with many other pre-order games.
Q: Can I preload Mortal Kombat 1?
According to the PlayStation store, players will be able to start preloadingMortal Kombat 148 hours before the early access period begins.
Q: How big is Mortal Kombat 1? (MK1 File Size)
According to Steam, players will need at least 100 GB of free hard drive space in order to downloadMortal Kombat 1. The PS5 version of the game is even larger, clocking in at a monstrous 114.414 GB, while the Nintendo Switch version is a much more modest 31.3 GB.
Q: Will Mortal Kombat 1 support crossplay?
Given thatMortal Kombat 11boasts full crossplay support, many had assumed thatMK1would follow suit. However, all mentions of crossplay have been removed from NetherRealm’s officialMortal Kombat 1FAQ, and crossplay support was also removed from the game’s Steam store listing. As a result, some are now expectingMK1to launch without crossplay, with the functionality being added in some future update.
Yes.Mortal Kombat 1is confirmed to have rollback netcode.
Q: How many characters will be available in Mortal Kombat 1?
Mortal Kombat 1will launch with 24 playable characters, includingfan-favorite Kombatantslike Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, and Johnny Cage. Six more playable fighters will be added as part of the Kombat Pack DLC (Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda).
Q: Which platforms will Mortal Kombat 1 be available on?
Mortal Kombat 1will be available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
Q: Will Mortal Kombat 1 be on Xbox Game Pass?
As of the time of writing, there is nothing to indicate thatMortal Kombat 1will be available on Xbox Game Pass, either at launch or at any point in the future. However, asMortal Kombat 11is available on both Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Extra, it’s possible thatMortal Kombat 1could someday come to one or even both of those services.
Q: Will Mortal Kombat 1 be available on PS4 or Xbox One?
Officially, there are currently no plans to bringMortal Kombat 1to PS4 or Xbox One. That said, the Nintendo Switch version could presumably be ported to either platform, so it’s possible that the game may come to last-gen consoles somewhere further down the line. Players really shouldn’t hold their breath though.
Q: Is Mortal Kombat 1 a remake or a sequel?
Rather than a remake or a sequel,Mortal Kombat 1serves as a reboot, with a brand-new storyline and reimagined versions of many of the franchise’s most iconic characters.
