Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test Announced | Play Before Release

Online “Stress Test” Planned by NetherRealm

If you’re desperate to play Mortal Kombat 1 before its September release, you might want to visit the NetherRealm website. The Mortal Kombat 1 developer plans to hold an online “stress test” beginning next weekend. Running from 4 pm BST UK time on June 23 until the same time on June 26, the “stress test” aims to put the servers through their paces ahead of launch. Unlike this summer’s gameplay beta for pre-order customers, the “stress test” doesn’t require a pre-order to access.

Sign Up Now to Participate

Instead, fans sign up for the stress test by visiting the Mortal Kombat 1 website and signing up for a Warner Games account.

Participants for the stress test will be chosen at random. Successful applicants will be emailed with a digital code on June 21, so be sure to check your email before the launch.

It’s also worth noting that the stress test will only be available to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users. There’s no word on whether an additional test will be available for PC or Switch users at a later date.

On the plus side, you won’t need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription to participate.

For next week’s gameplay demo, players can check out 1-v-1 online multiplayer and the Klassic Towers mode for single-player.

Explore the New Kameo Feature

The stress test will allow fans to try Mortal Kombat 1’s new Kameo feature.

NetherRealm explains more “Kameo Fighters are a unique roster of partner characters to assist during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players. These characters are chosen separately from the main roster of fighters.”

Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC from September 19.

However, fans who purchase the Premium or Kollector’s Edition will be able to start playing on September 14.

All pre-order customers will also be able to access the closed beta, which takes place in August.

Mortal Kombat 1 FAQs

What is the Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test?

The intention of this test is to stress our online services in preparation for the September 19 launch of Mortal Kombat 1.

Is the Online Stress Test a Beta?

No, the test is not a Beta but an actual stress test. The purpose is to deliberately stress our online infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead of the game’s launch. The test is also unrelated to the Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta that has been announced for August 2023.

When is the Online Stress Test?

The test will begin on Friday, June 23 at 11 am EDT / 10 am CDT / 8 am PDT and run through Monday, June 26 at 11 am EDT / 10 am CDT / 8 am PDT.

How can I participate in the Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test?

Visit https://go.wbgames.com/OnlineStressTestMK1 and sign up with your Warner Bros. Games Account for a chance to participate. Please note, signing up does not guarantee access. There is limited availability and players will be chosen at random.

Is a Warner Bros. Games Account required to participate in the Online Stress Test?

Yes, a Warner Bros. Games Account is required to participate in the test. To create a WB Games Account, visit Account.WBGames.com to create an account.

To reset a current WB Games Account password, visit Account.WBGames.com/Reset-Password. If unable to access an account after a password reset, visit WBGSupport to submit a ticket.

What platforms will the Online Stress Test be available on?

The Online Stress Test will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. The test will not be accessible for Nintendo Switch or PC players.

Is a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription required to participate in the Online Stress Test?

No, a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription will not be required to participate in the test.

Will the Online Stress Test be available globally?

Only players based in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Europe will be eligible to participate in the test.

Is an internet connection required to participate in the Online Stress Test?

Yes, an internet connection is required to participate in the test.

Will the Online Stress Test support cross-platform play on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S?

No, the test will not support cross-platform play.

What game modes will be available for the Online Stress Test?

The test will support 1 vs. 1 online multiplayer and a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against AI opponents.

How will players know if they are chosen to participate in the test?

Selected players will receive an email invitation with a digital code redeem on Wednesday, June 21. Please note there is limited availability, and players will be randomly chosen. The WB Games Customer Service team cannot provide additional codes.

When will digital codes for the Online Stress Test be redeemable?

While digital codes will be redeemable before the start of the test, players will not be able to download the test version of the game until the following times:

• PlayStation Store – Friday, June 23 at 11 am EDT / 10:00 am CDT / 8 am PDT
• Microsoft Store – Friday, June 23 at 11 am EDT / 10:00 am CDT / 8 am PDT

How can players redeem their digital code for the Online Stress Test?

• Click the “Redeem Now” button in the email invitation and sign in to your WB Games Account.
• Read the on-screen prompt and select [Accept and Continue] when ready.
• Select the preferred console/platform [PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S] and then select [Next]. Players cannot change the console/platform once the test begins.
• Follow the instructions on how to redeem a platform/console code.
• If the “Redeem Now” button is not working, go to https://account.wbgames.com/betas, and after signing into your WB Games Account, enter the digital code provided in the email invitation in the [Redeem a Playtest Code] section.
• Select the [Redeem] button.
• Follow the rest of the steps outlined above.

How can players redeem their digital code on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S?

• PlayStation 5 – PlayStation Support – How to redeem a PlayStation Store voucher code
• Xbox Series X|S – Xbox Support – How to redeem gift cards and codes

For those who pre-ordered Mortal Kombat 1, early access and Beta Access have been advertised with different versions of the game.

Does pre-ordering Mortal Kombat 1 provide access to the Online Stress Test?

The Online Stress Test is separate from any pre-order bonuses and unrelated to any content or access included in the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium or Kollector’s Edition.

Those who pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium or Kollector’s Edition will receive early access to the game beginning September 14 (before the September 19 launch). This is a separate bonus for Premium and Kollector’s Edition pre-orders and is not related to the Online Stress Test.

Those who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta, which will be available in August 2023. The Pre-Order Beta is unrelated to the Online Stress Test.

For more information on pre-order options, visit MortalKombat.com.