Unleashing the Ultimate Mortal Kombat 1 Experience: Beta Start Date/Time and Exclusive Access
NetherRealm Studios unveils the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 beta, offering players an adrenaline-fueled experience Discover the crucial details, such as beta dates, entry methods, and an enticing glimpse into the thrilling content that awaits!
Highlights
NetherRealm Studios is gearing up the marketing campaign for the highly anticipated release of Mortal Kombat 1 on September 19. As part of this effort, the studio will unveil fresh information and introduce new characters during various summer events.To provide fans with a sneak peek of the game, the Mortal Kombat 1 beta will be held from August 18 to August 21. During this period, players will have the opportunity to test the online multiplayer functionality and experience a limited single player game mode.
To access the beta, players must have preordered any edition of Mortal Kombat 1 for either PS5 or Xbox Series X/S and redeem the provided code. The beta will include two game modes and a selection of characters from the base roster.
NetherRealm Studios is ramping up the news for Mortal Kombat 1 following its highly anticipated reveal in May. The game is set to release on September 19, leaving NetherRealm with limited time to unveil new details such as characters, mechanics, and game modes. Taking advantage of summer events like Games Fest and the upcoming Evo Fighting Game Tournament in Las Vegas, the studio aims to keep Mortal Kombat 1 in the spotlight.
San Diego Comic-Con provided fans with a big reveal for Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing new Kameo Fighters and the addition of Li-Mei to the main roster. Fans were also thrilled by the long-awaited announcement of Mortal Kombat 1's full roster of DLC fighters, which confirmed previous rumors that included characters like Omni-Man from Invincible and Homelander from The Boys.
Despite these exciting new developments, NetherRealm Studios is now gearing up for a crucial aspect of any online game: the Mortal Kombat 1 beta. This will offer players an opportunity to thoroughly test the game before its official release. Below, we have gathered all the essential details, such as the beta's start and end times, instructions on how to access it, and a preview of the included content.
Mortal Kombat 1 Beta Dates
The release of Mortal Kombat 1 beta is just around the corner, as announced by the official MK Twitter account earlier this week. Players can look forward to getting their hands on the beta version on Friday, August 18 at 11am EDT. The beta access will be available on both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms, and it will run throughout the weekend, concluding on Monday, August 21 at 11am EDT.
How To Get Into the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta
Players who possess a digital code have the option to redeem it before the designated start date via the PlayStation Store or Xbox Marketplace. NetherRealm, the game developer, has ensured that the beta version can be downloaded in advance of the official start time on August 15. This allows players to dive straight into the action as soon as the gates open.Unfortunately, this beta test will not be open for everyone. To gain access, players must first ensure that they have preordered any edition of Mortal Kombat 1 for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S. Preordering will provide them with a code, which can be found on the receipt for a physical edition, received via email from online retailers, or accessed directly if pre-ordered through Xbox or PlayStation digital storefronts. Additionally, players need to have a Warner Bros Games Account in order to redeem the code received through pre-orders from participating retailers, whether 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 now have a larger selection of characters compared to the previous MK1 stress test. Alongside Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Liu Kang, and Kitana, the newly unveiled Johnny Cage and Li Mei will also be available. Other notable appearances include Jax, Sonya, Kano, and Frost, while the stages remain unchanged, featuring The Teahouse and Johnny Cage's Mansion. Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X.
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