Highlights
- NetherRealm Studios is ramping up the promotion for Mortal Kombat 1, which is set to release on September 19, by revealing new details and characters at various summer events.
- The Mortal Kombat 1 beta will take place from August 18 to August 21, allowing players to test the game's online multiplayer and limited single player game mode.
- To access the beta, players must have preordered any Mortal Kombat 1 edition for PS5 or Xbox Series X/S and redeem the code provided. The beta will include two game modes and a selection of characters from the base roster.
NetherRealm Studios continues to press the accelerator on Mortal Kombat 1 news after its long anticipated reveal back in May. The big reason for the influx of information is how quickly the game is set to launch, with Mortal Kombat 1 releasing on September 19. With about a month and a half left, NetherRealm doesn't have a ton of time to slowly reveal new details like characters, mechanics, game modes, and everything else it has planned. Instead, the studio has been taking advantage of the various summer events like Games Fest and the upcoming Evo Fighting Game Tournament in Las Vegas to continue keeping Mortal Kombat 1 news in the spotlight.
San Diego Comic-Con gave fans their biggest look at Mortal Kombat 1 yet, as new Kameo Fighters and main roster additions like Li-Mei were fully revealed. Fans also went wild as NetherRealm finally revealed Mortal Kombat 1's full roster of DLC fighters, confirming a previous leak which included the likes of Omni-Man from Invincible and Homelander from The Boys.
Even with all these new reveals, NetherRealm Studios is preparing for one of the most important pieces of any online game, opening it up to players to put it through its paces during the Mortal Kombat 1 beta. Here is everything players need to know including the start and end times, how to access the beta, and what content is included.
Mortal Kombat 1 Beta Dates
Earlier this week, the official MK Twitter account revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 beta dates are rapidly approaching. Access on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S begins on Friday, August 18 at 11am EDT and runs through the weekend with an end date of Monday, August 21 at 11am EDT.
Those with a digital code can redeem it prior to the start date through the PlayStation Store or Xbox Marketplace and NetherRealm has confirmed that the beta can be downloaded prior to the start time on August 15, so players can hop right in once the gates open officially.
How To Get Into the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta
Unfortunately, this beta test won't be an open one, so in order to gain access, players will first need to make sure they've preordered any of the Mortal Kombat 1 editions for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S. Doing so should provide a code, either on the receipt for a physical edition, via an email from online retailers, or direct access if pre-ordered through Xbox or PlayStation digital storefronts directly. Players will also need to ensure they have a Warner Bros Games Account in order to redeem the code given through pre-orders from participating retailers, either physically or digitally.
What's Included in the Mortal Kombat 1 beta?
NetherRealm Studios has confirmed that the following game modes will be available for beta players:
- Standard 1v1 Online multiplayer
- A limited single player Klassic Towers game mode versus AI opponents
Players will also have access to more of the base roster than was previously available during the MK1 stress test. In addition to Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Liu Kang, and Kitana, the recently revealed Johnny Cage and Li Mei are also active. Kameos include Jax, Sonya, Kano, and Frost while the stages remain the same as they were with only The Teahouse and Johnny Cage's Mansion.
Mortal Kombat 1 launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X.
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