Mortal Kombat 1 Crossplay & Cross-Progression Explained

If you want to play Mortal Kombat 1 with a friend who plays on another console than you do, you might be wondering whether Mortal Kombat 1 has crossplay. We will cover exactly that in this article. We will also explain what cross-progression is and how it works.

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Mortal Kombat 1, the latest addition to the iconic fighting franchise, has piqued the interest of fans with its revival of brutal combat and gruesome fatalities. However, one burning question on the minds of players is whether this reboot supports crossplay and cross-progression?

In this article, we delve into the details surrounding Mortal Kombat 1's crossplay functionality and how you can seamlessly progress across different platforms.

Mortal Kombat 1 Crossplay Explained

One of the burning questions among fans is whether Mortal Kombat 1 supports crossplay. At launch, the game does not feature crossplay functionality. However, the good news is that the developers at NetherRealm have confirmed their intention to introduce this feature in the near future. It's worth noting that Mortal Kombat 11 allowed crossplay between players on PlayStation and Xbox, setting a precedent for the franchise.

The big question remains whether Mortal Kombat 1 will expand crossplay beyond PlayStation and Xbox to include PC and Nintendo Switch players. In the previous installment, these platforms were excluded from the crossplay experience.

We do already sadly know that Mortal Kombat 1 will not support cross-generation play at launch. Unlike its predecessor, which allowed players on Xbox One or PS4 to face off against those on Xbox Series X/S or PS5, there are currently no plans for a last-gen version of the game.

Mortal Kombat Cross-Progression Explained

While crossplay might not be available at launch, Mortal Kombat 1 does offer cross-progression. This means that you can carry over your progress seamlessly from one platform to another. We have seen this method in other new games, such as Baldur's Gate or Payday 3.

To enable cross-progression in Mortal Kombat 1, follow these simple steps:

  • Visit Warner Bros. Games and log in to your account or create one if you haven't already.
  • Navigate to your profile and locate the tab for linking other accounts, such as Steam, Microsoft, and PlayStation.
  • Once linked, you can effortlessly switch between platforms and pick up your journey where you left off.

In conclusion, Mortal Kombat 1 may not support crossplay initially, but the developers have promised its addition down the line. With cross-progression in place, your journey in the game remains uninterrupted as you seamlessly transition between platforms. Stay tuned for updates as Mortal Kombat 1 continues to evolve its gaming experience.

Jonathan Rossbach

Jonathan has over 2.1k hours in Counter-Strike, but has just as much love for other shooters, as well as sports- and simulation games. He enjoys playing FIFA, F1, Valorant, Minecraft or the good old Euro Truck Simulator. ...