Mortal Kombat 1 to run online stress test before launch - and you can take part
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The wait forMortal Kombat 1isn’t a long one, but keen fans can now register their interest to play the game early.
Mortal Kombat 1isn’t out until September 19, but developer Netherrealm Studios will be hosting an online stress test for the upcoming fighting game sometime in August. The test bears the purpose of “deliberately stress our online infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead of the game’s launch,” according to theofficial FAQ page.
In order to participate, you’ll need to make a WB Games account if you don’t already have one. You can do that, and sign up for the stress test, atthis registration page. However, keep in mind that the test is limited toPS5andXbox Series X|S players. And much likeStreet Fighter 6’searlier closed beta tests, registration isn’t a guarantee of entry.
Online stress tests are common for online multiplayer titles, perhaps especially so for fighting games. Many of thebest fighting gamesbenefit from these test periods as the data and feedback provided can help lead to more stable performance come launch day.
Mortal Kombat 1is far from the only fighting game to perform such a test. Similarly,Tekken 8has been hosting a series of closed alpha tests for small groups of players in select locations. And while Bandai Namco’s anticipated 3D fighter currently doesn’t have a release date attached, we do expect it to receive a number of betas in the run-up to launch.
2023 is certainly shaping up to be a banner year for fighting games.Street Fighter 6has proven to be a near-seamless return to form for Capcom’s legendary franchise. And Netherrealm’s run of high-fidelity, commercially successful fighting games between Mortal Kombat and Injustice indicate thatMortal Kombat 1will more than likely be a hit.
Meanwhile,Guilty Gear Strivehas confirmed a third season of DLC characters. Plus,Granblue Fantasy Versus: Risingis also due out this year, vastly updating the fan-favorite anime fighter with improved visuals, a larger roster, crossplay and rollback netcode.
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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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