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The Mortal Kombat 1 pre-order beta gave fans of the gory beat-em-up series their latest chance to get their hands nice and bloody with some gameplay.
With the Mortal Kombat 1 pre-order beta start date now upon us, fans are itching to know when they’ll be able to play – worry not, because we’ve got the information on that for you here so you can get to ripping out bones and checking out those Mortal Kombat 1 Fatalities.
When does the Mortal Kombat 1 beta start?
The Mortal Kombat 1 beta started on August 18, 2023 at 11AM EDT/10AM CDT/8AM PDT – here’s how that breaks down per region.
Mortal Kombat 1 beta start time US
- 8:00 AM PT on August 18, 2023
- 11:00 PM ET on August 18, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1 beta start time UK
- 4:00 PM BST on August 18, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1 beta start time EU
- 5:00 PM CEST on August 18, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1 beta start time Aus
- 1:00 AM AEST on August 19, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1 beta start time NZ
- 3:00 AM NZST on August 19, 2023
MK 1 beta countdown timer
To make things nice and easy – here’s a handy countdown clock that should be set to your local time so you can see exactly when you can start playing.
When does the Mortal Kombat 1 beta end?
The Mortal Kombat 1 beta ends on August 21, 2023, at 6PM EDT/5PM CDT/3PM PDT.
What characters are in the Mortal Kombat 1 beta?
As per NetherRealm Studios, the MK1 beta will include the following characters and Kameo characters.
Characters
- Liu Kang
- Sub-Zero
- Kenshi
- Kitana
- Johnny Cage
- Li Mei
Kameos
- Kano
- Sonya
- Jax
- Frost
What stages are in the Mortal Kombat 1 beta?
The Mortal Kombat 1 beta includes the following stages, as confirmed by NetherRealm themselves:
Stages
- The Teahouse
- Johnny Cage’s Mansion
The full Mortal Kombat 1 release date arrives on September 19 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Will Mortal Kombat 1 have an open beta?
Players who preordered MK1 got to play the Mortal Kombat 1 beta from August 18 to August 21.
Is mk1 playable?
Yes, players were able to access the Mortal Kombat 1 beta by preordering the game.
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