The new big bad in Mortal Kombat is named Kronika, and she's causing a ruckus by messing with time and rewriting history. The original review, first published in April 2019, continues below. Though it probably won't blow your mind, it's still impressive. The jump to next-gen isn't tremendous, but if you've put some time in and walked away, you might want to go back and take it for a spin on your next-gen console. If you already own MK11, you can buy the new characters for $5.99 apiece, or as a set in the new "Kombat Pack II," which costs $14.99. So if these upgrades are free, what does Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate bring to the table? MK11 Ultimate is a "game of the year edition"-style re-release, which gives players access to Mortal Kombat 11 and all of its DLC, including three new characters-Purple ninja Rain, Rambo (yes, that Rambo), and long-running fan obsession Mileena. Clever, but not especially helpful-it isn’t the most inspired use of the tech. Taking advantage of DualSense’s haptics, your controller rumbles on one side when you get hit, indicating which direction the damage came from. The PS5 version adds one additional wrinkle. Even if it has a loyal fanbase now, putting the player pools together will help keep wait-time down for fights even when players drift away, ensuring that matchmaking feels lively and populated for longer. Since it works, at least in its current incarnation, cross-play is an important long-term upgrade for MK11. As always, both your and your opponent's internet dictates performance more than anything else. (PC, Switch, and Stadia players remain siloed for now.) After playing between five and 10 cross-play matches, I didn't notice any significant difference in performance between cross-play matches and those with players on the same platform. When enabled, matchmaking will pair you with players across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. In addition to the visual upgrades, the update adds a beta for cross-play matchmaking in certain modes. And, in keeping with the promise of dynamic resolution, the kombat (sorry) never stuttered. It tends to happen in the moments when you're least likely to notice because the fight's heating up. Though I noticed moments in matches when those newly shiny surfaces dimmed, possibly indicating a slight downturn in resolution, the game always looks great. As with other games I've seen that have received resolution bumps, you aren't seeing anything new, but nuances of what was already there are easier to appreciate. Metal surfaces seem more reflective, and it's easier to see the smallest details in character costumes, projectile particle effects, and gory finishers. The menus, which once took 5-10 seconds to load on Xbox One and PS4, load almost instantly on the Series X and PS5.Īnecdotally speaking, MK11 seems to take better advantage of HDR support. As with most last-gen games, the next-gen consoles cut down MK11's load times dramatically. According to NetherRealm, it's also received a general tune-up, visually. The next-gen versions run at a "dynamic 4K resolution," which means it runs in 4K under ideal circumstances but will change resolutions on the fly to maintain smooth performance. MK11 sees similar improvements on both platforms. Now Playing: Mortal Kombat 11 Video Review (This means that you need to have a PS5 with a disc drive to get the upgrade if you bought a physical copy on PS4.)īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's On PS5, you will need to download the separate PS5 version of MK11, which you can grab free of charge if you own the PS4 version. On Xbox Series X/S, you simply need to download the game. Though NetherRealm released a new version of the game, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, to coincide with the next-gen launches, all MK11 players receive access to the next-gen versions of the game and their benefits. On both Xbox Series X and PS5, the incredibly (and sometimes disturbingly) detailed fighter has received a minor technical facelift and one or two new features that will ultimately make the game better for everyone. Mortal Kombat 11 is a snappier, sharper-looking game on next-gen consoles. Continue after the break for the original Mortal Kombat 11 review. Below are our impressions of how the game runs on Series X and PlayStation 5, written by Mike Epstein. Editor's note: In November 2020, NetherRealm patched Mortal Kombat 11, adding next-gen optimized technical upgrades for the Xbox Series X, Series S, and PlayStation 5.
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