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Choose a fighter and one of three combat variations, then battle through a cinematic story, towers, and local or online matches.
Released 13 Apr 2015
Pick Fighter Variations
Use Arena Objects
Battle Through Towers
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
Developed by NetherRealm Studios, QLOC · Published by Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment









Mortal Kombat X is a fighting game where you choose from a roster of returning fighters and new characters. Its cinematic story mode mixes cutscenes with fights as a new generation of combatants enters the conflict.
Fights are fast and aggressive, with each character offering three variations that change their moves and fighting style. Learn attacks and combos, defend against opponents, and use interactive arena objects to shift the action.
Alongside the story, you can take on tower fights and challenges, play local or online matches, and explore the Krypt to unlock items such as costumes and fatalities using in-game currency.
Players often praise the fast, satisfying combat, the variety offered by different character styles, and the roster of fighters. Many also enjoy the dramatic finishers, cinematic story, and playing against friends. Online experiences vary: some reviewers still find matches, while others report long waits or mostly facing highly experienced opponents.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 73 |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | Mortal Kombat X supports single-player and multiplayer. The provided store features and reviews indicate local versus play via shared/split screen and online competitive play, primarily as 1v1 matches. Reviews also mention online rooms/lobbies, ranked and casual matchmaking, private matches, King of the Hill, Survivor, faction-based online competition, and some online-enabled versions of AI-focused modes. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 23 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |