

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.
