The long-awaited trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 has been released, the release date of MK1 was announced, and a lot of new information is circling around the internet. The gaming community has a lot of questions, and one of them is related to the platforms on which Mortal Kombat 1, the latest Mortal Kombat game, will be available on. Sadly, due to the alternate timeline shenanigans, it’s not called Mortal Kombat 12. Anyway, here’s all platforms that Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on.
Which Platforms Will Mortal Kombat 1 Be Available On? – Answered
Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on both Steam (link guides to the franchise hub because it’s not yet available in the store) and Epic Store (link not available yet). It will only be available on current-gen consoles, meaning it will be available on PlayStation 5, but not on PlayStation 4. That also means that you can play it on Xbox Series X and S but, sadly, not on Xbox One.
Related: Will Mortal Kombat 1 Be on Game Pass? – Answered
Luckily for the owners of one of the most popular portable consoles of this year and age, you will be able to play Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 an “Always Online” Game and Does it Require Internet Connection?
Mortal Kombat 1 does not require an Internet Connection except for some features (online multiplayer mode and other stuff for which it’s common sense that you must be connected to the Internet). So no, it’s not “always online”, you will be able to play local multiplayer.
Related: How to Sign Up For Mortal Kombat 1 Beta Test
Do you Need PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, or Nintendo Switch Online to play Mortal Kombat 1?
According to the official site, PS Plus, Xbox Live Gold, or Nintendo Switch Online will not be a requirement to play Mortal Kombat, unless you want to play online multiplayer.
