Mortal Kombat 1 is the twelfth installment in the popular Mortal Kombat series. It is developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games MK 1 is all about the newly forged Fire God Liu Kang reshaping the world of the games.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the much-awaited sequel to the eleventh installment. MK1 rings in a new era of the iconic franchise with some outstanding new features. It will be released on September 19, 2023. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Ahead of its release, the makers have launched a weekend’s online stress test. The MK 1 stress test was released on June 23 and ends on June 26.
What Is Included in The Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test?
The MK1 stress test is all about testing the game’s online functionality. It is to see how far the servers can be pushed before it gets overwhelmed.
This will help the team to prepare better for the launch. Players will compete with each other in 1v1 matches. They will also play against AI-controlled opponents in a limited version of the game’s Klassic Towers mode.
Here are the characters available to play:
- Sub Zero
- Kenshi
- Kitana
- Liu Kang
The new Kameo system with these fighters as partners
- Kano (Klassic)
- Sonya (Klassic)
- Jax (Klassic)
How to Sign Up
You will need a WB Games account to sign up. If you do not have one then go to the WB Games Account Sign-up page to get set up.
Once signed up, head to the MK1 online stress test sign-up page. Log in with your WB Games Account to join the test.
NetherRealm will randomly choose the players for the stress test and send them an email with the key. It will be available only for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users.
NetherRealm’s Twitter account officially confirmed that MK1 codes for the stress test have started to go out.
How to Redeem MK1 Stress Test Codes?
In order to redeem your MK2 Street Test Code, you need to follow the steps written below:
- First, open your Email and search for mail received by WB Games.
- Once found, click on it and then click on the Redeem your Key button.
- Sign in to your WB Games account
- Click Accept and Continue when you’ve read the prompt
- Select your preferred console
- Follow the instructions for redeeming codes
- Click on the Redeem button
- Redeem the given code on the console you chose.
- An important point to note is that once you’ve selected your console, you cannot change it for the time you play the stress test.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition packs
For hardcore gamers, the Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition packs in some exclusive goodies that will be impossible to pass up.
It is packed in a stylish box and is available to players pre-ordering the game on Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5.
A statue of the Fire God Liu Kang.
A Liu Kang in-game colour variant theme.
A series of art prints of different Mortal Kombat 1 characters.
A case to hold the copy of the game.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition packs come at a cost of $249.99.
Players who opt for the limited edition also get five days of early access to Mortal Kombat 1 ahead of the game’s launch.
Also early access to future DLC characters. Six playable characters, five Kameo fighters, and a Jean-Claude Van Damme skin.
Also, 2,700 Dragon Krystals serve as in-game currency. Though a little on the expensive side, the many bonuses included with the Limited Edition make it worth it.