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Mortal Kombat X

  • 2players
  • Under 30 min
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
Mature 17+

Fighting · Gore · Action

A gory one-on-one fighting game with three fighting styles per character, a cinematic story and scenery you can use as a weapon.

Who can play

  • Shared-screen play for 2 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • Online for 2 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
  • No crossplay between platform families. Faction Wars scores are pooled across platforms, but fights stay within one platform.
  • One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.
SteamPrice on SteamGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

  • Two players fight on one screen or online, and anyone waiting takes the controller for the next round.

  • Online King of the Hill lobbies let a group rotate through fights and watch each other.

  • The story mode and Living Towers are solo.

  • Expect extreme gore.

  • On PC a friend can join through Steam Remote Play Together; the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions play on current consoles.

  • Competitive
  • Action

Is it good

88%

Very positive on Steam

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400 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Shared-screen versus and online versus for 2 on every platform. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together.

    • PC
    • PS5
    • Xbox
    PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
    Same screen
    2players, shared screen, versus, side modes onlyEditor (how we check facts)

    Story mode and the Living Towers are single-player.

    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    2players, versus, side modes onlyCheck (how we check facts)

    Fights are one on one; King of the Hill rooms let a larger group take turns, but whether a group can open a private room is not confirmed.

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Quick facts

Developer
NetherRealm Studios
Publisher
Warner Bros. Games
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Series
Mortal Kombat
Released
  • 14 Apr 2015 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Controllers
Full controller support on PC
Languages
Text in 8 languages, voices in 6
Age rating
Mature 17+ (ESRB): Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language

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Answers

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Can you play Mortal Kombat X on one screen?
Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen versus for up to 2 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC
How many players can play Mortal Kombat X together?
Shared-screen versus for up to 2 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Online versus for up to 2 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Mortal Kombat X crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Faction Wars scores are pooled across platforms, but fights stay within one platform.
Do you need two copies of Mortal Kombat X?
On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
What platforms is Mortal Kombat X on?
PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does Mortal Kombat X work on Steam Deck?
Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Mortal Kombat X free?
No, it's a paid game.

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