One question is on the minds of every Mortal Kombat fan – Is Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Platform? With the new game coming to multiple systems, players naturally want to know if they can battle friends on other consoles and PCs. Cross-platform multiplayer has become a hugely popular ask in games these days. So it’s understandable that fans expect to see it in Mortal Kombat 1. However, NetherRealm Studios hasn’t confirmed cross-play support yet. Let’s look at what we know.
What Platforms is Mortal Kombat 1 Releasing On?
Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, plus PC through Steam and Epic Games Store. Cross-play would let PS5 players take on Xbox Series X gamers, Switch users battle PC opponents, and so on.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 Cross-Platform?
Unfortunately, cross-platform play has not been definitively confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 yet. The game’s recent stress test did not include cross-play support. However, Steam briefly listed “cross-platform multiplayer” as a feature before removing it.
Mortal Kombat 11 did incorporate cross-play post-launch between PlayStation and Xbox. So it’s possible Mortal Kombat 1 could add cross-platform support after release, if not immediately at launch. But nothing is guaranteed yet.
What About Cross-Progression in Mortal Kombat 1?
Cross-progression allows players to carry over unlocked content and progression between platforms. Mortal Kombat 11 had limited cross-progression support. But it’s unclear if MK1 will have cross-progression capabilities.
How To Play Cross-Platform in Mortal Kombat 1 (If Added)
Since cross-play isn’t confirmed yet, there are no details on how it would work. But if added, it would likely function similarly to other cross-play titles. Players would need to add friends on other platforms to their in-game list to invite them to matches.
Final Thoughts
Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch
- PC (Steam, Epic Games Store)
Cross-Play Status
- It has not been officially confirmed yet
- Possible post-launch addition
Cross-Progression
- Unclear if supported
The ability to play Mortal Kombat 1 across platforms with friends would be a great benefit for fans. However, the developers have not provided any definitive details yet. We’ll have to wait for more information to know if cross-play will be supported at launch or in future updates.
