The Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test is the first time that players in the general public are able to get their hands on the game. After initial previews at Summer Game Fest, there’s quite a bit of momentum for the latest entry in the MK series. The series is one of the longest running franchises in the fighting game genre, along with Capcom’s Street Fighter.
The upcoming stress test is meant to push the MK1 servers to their limit ahead of the game’s official launch on September 19. How can you play this beta? Read on to find out about how & when to play the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test!
How to Sign Up for the Stress Test
To sign up for the MK1 stress test, go to your WB Games account. Then, go to the registration page to sign up for the beta. It’s important to note, however, that this test isn’t available to all platforms. The online stress test is exclusive to players on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Sorry to players on Switch and PC, you’re out of luck.
Invites to the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test will go out to select registered players on Wednesday, June 21. For players who didn’t register before this date, you’re unfortunately not going to be able to participate in this test. Also keep in mind that cross-platform play will not be enabled for this test.
Update: codes for the stress test will now be distributed on Friday, June 23, per a tweet from the Mortal Kombat account.
When is the Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test?
Players will be able to download and play the beta on Friday, June 23 at 11 AM EDT/8 AM PDT. The game won’t be available for preload, so make sure to enter your code right at this time to maximize your hands-on time with the game. It’s also confirmed that you can stream and create content for the game, so enjoy!
When Does the MK1 Stress Test End?
The stress test will end on June 26 at 11 AM EDT, 3 days after it begins. Make the most of the time you have with the game before this time approaches!
That’s all you need to know about the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test! Check out our breakdown of the confirmed and rumored roster of Mortal Kombat 1.
