Mortal Kombat 11 continues the violently epic saga with new and returning fan-favorite characters, modes, and mechanics. Customize skins and abilities to land Krushing Blows on your own terms or learn more about the roster through the story mode. No matter how you choose to play Mortal Kombat 11—between the story, Towers of Time, and online fights—there are now more ways than ever to enter the arena and hear the announcer yell, “Fatality!"
What Character Should I Main?
Selecting a character to call your own and hone can be just as difficult as winning matches.
Train with different archetypes like zoners and brawlers to get a feel for the roster. Time spent playing different fighters is never wasted. Gain a better understanding of matchups, character-specific combos, and countermeasures to further your main in the meta.
What is Fatality?
Brutal, violent, and hard to keep your eyes on, Fatalities are finishing moves that make Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat. They can only be performed after your opponent’s health hits zero and you hear the famous “Finish Him/Her.” Every character has unique Fatalities and specific inputs, such as Johnny Cage splitting his opponents in half to use as puppets and Shang Tsung summoning the undead to rip out his opponent’s organs before removing their entire skeleton.
What is Brutality?
Brutalities are just as graphic as Fatalities, but harder to execute because they require specific conditions and combos to trigger. Possible conditions include performing a Mercy, winning with specific moves, attacking from a set distance, having a certain amount of health, never blocking, and more. Every character’s brutalities are unique, like Scorpion lighting the opponent on fire and Liu Kang crushing foes with arcade machines.
What is a Fatal Blow?
Fatal Blows are gruesome special moves accessible after your health drops below 30%. This strategic comeback mechanic can only be used once per set, creating a risk versus reward dynamic. However, Fatal Blows are blockable and can miss, giving opponents a chance to counter. In addition, players must wait 10 seconds to use it again if the attack fails. Learn which moves combo into Fatal Blows to crush the kompetition. Erron Black’s flashy Fatal Blow features a bullet barrage, followed by two coins tossed into the air, a thrown revolver that Erron catches off the face of his foe, then a final two shots ricocheted off the coins into the opponent’s head.
What is a Krushing Blow?
Krushing Blows crack bones and damage organs in true Mortal Kombat fashion. Completing specific requirements unique to every character triggers an X-ray effect, complete with wince-worthy sounds and gory graphics. Every Krushing Blow can only be performed once per match. They have different effects like dealing additional damage and extending combos. Learn your own as well as your opponent’s in order to know what strings and situations to avoid. An uppercut is the only Krushing Blow shared by the entire cast. Punishing a high attack or countering breaks the opponent's jaw.
What is the Dual Meter System and How Do I Interact With Stages?
In the bottom left-hand corner of the screen are offensive and defensive meters. The names are self-explanatory. They enhance attacks, help you escape combos, and let you use interactable elements unique to specific stages.
What is a Mercy?
Performing a Mercy is all about the disrespect. Best used to troll friends or make a statement, Mercy gives your opponent a second chance after their health hits zero. Meanwhile, your health stays the same, so think twice before throwing the game.
What Modes are in Mortal Kombat 11?
There are four options on the main menu: Konquer, Fight, Kustomize, and learn. Konquer leads to single-player content like story mode, various towers, and The Krypt. Fight is the place for online and offline fights against human or CPU opponents. Kustomize lets players change cosmetics, moves, and view collectibles. Learn is where players hone their skills by labbing techniques and completing tutorials. Pressing the Touchpad takes you to the PS4TM Tournaments Menu.
What Are PS4TM Tournaments?
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Compete now against your friends and rivals for exclusive rewards like skins and console themes. Access these frequent online tournaments by pressing the Touchpad while on the main menu. A selection of upcoming tournaments will appear. A PlayStation Plus account and an Internet connection are required to enter. All players start at Stage 1 tournaments. Win at least 3 out of 4 matches to advance to Stage 2 and earn an MK11 PS4 theme. Reach the top 16 in a Stage 2 tournament to earn additional awards and entrance to Stage 3. Win Stage 3 and you’re an irrefutable force to be reckoned with in the Netherrealm!
What is Konquer?
Story, Towers of Time, Klassic Towers, and the Krypt boost a variety of challenges and compelling narratives for players to discover. Learn more about your favorite characters, dominate CPUs to improve, and unlock customizations before heading online.
What is Mortal Kombat 11’s Story Mode?
Continue the epic saga through a new cinematic story that is more than 25 years in the making. Players will take on the role of a variety of past and present characters in a time-bending new narrative that pits Raiden against Kronika, the Keeper of Time who created existence at the dawn of history.
What is Towers of Time?
Towers of Time contains themed challenges for rewards. Some are timed, while others require coins. Boss towers are battles against powerful foes, The Gauntlet teaches players how to use items like konsumables and modifiers, Summon Towers require items called Tower Keys to access, and Character Towers feature character-specific cosmetics.
What is Klassic Towers?
Klassic Towers are a series of fights against a set number of opponents fought for koins, soul fragments, hearts, and character endings. Taller towers offer greater rewards, but take more time to complete. The final fight is always against Kronika.
What are the Character Endings?
Every character has their own ending separate from the main story. How will your favorite character handle their future, or past?
What is the Krypt?
The Krypt is a third-person mode where players explore an island packed with puzzles, collectible gear, konsumables, and even new brutalities. Fights are replaced with traps. Search for treasure and uncover numerous secrets as you uncover the path to Shang Tsung’s Throne Room!
What is Fight?
Jump straight into the action in the fight menu! Settle the score with friends in local or square off against a CPU opponent. The tournament tab pits players in matches with competitive settings such as best of three sets. Test your skills against the community with online modes, or set up teams of AI fighters to do your dirty work and fight other teams to earn rewards.
What is Online?
Online play is broken into Ranked, Kasual, Private, and Rooms.
What is the Kombat League, or Mortal Kombat 11’s Ranked Mode?
Fight your way from Apprentice to Elder God in this four-week-long seasonal ranked mode! Raise through nine ranked levels to earn exclusive skins and gear. Players can earn additional rewards through Daily and Season Quests. How far will you go to reign as Kahn in the Kombat League?
What is Kasual Mode Online?
Want to take the fight online without the stress or pressure of kompetitive? Try Kasual modes! Versus is your standard fight in a non-competitive setting, King of The Hill is a standard fight, however, players may spectate and offer Respect Points before taking the loser’s spot and facing off against the winner, and AI Only is first-to-3-matches AI Battles.
What are Private Modes Online?
Players looking to set up games with friends should check out these options. Create custom lobbies or private practice matches.
What are Rooms in the Online Menu?
Players can create or join rooms to play against other players online in Versus or King of the Hill lobbies.
What is Kustomize?
Kustomize your character’s intro, appearance, weapon, moves, brutalities, fatalities, and taunts. However, only two of the move presets are currently allowed in competitive play and are noted in-game. Unlock additional kustomizations through different modes such as Towers of Time, The Krypt, and Kombat League.
What is the Kollection?
The Kollection is a compendium of concept art and other extras including endings, music, and recipes. All of these treasures are unlocked through the single-player modes.
What is Learn?
Learn contains comprehensive tutorials to learn how to play. Completing the tutorial is highly recommended because it eases players into the basics before tackling more complex combos and maneuvers. Enter these modes to master a character or play around to see who you should main.