Alright, so the hype for the new MK game is absolutely insane right now. Oddly enough,
If you are like me, you’ve been refreshing your calendar every ten minutes waiting for the official drop.
Mortal Kombat 2 is finally here, and while we all know the characters, the technical details of the digital release can get a little confusing with all the different platforms and time zones.
So, I’ve put together a guide on exactly what you need to know to get into the arena.
We’re going to cover the specific digital release time, the pricing for the Premium Edition, and which platforms you can actually grab it on.
Trust me, you don’t want to be the one person standing in line (or refreshing the store page) when the servers go down.
Table of Contents
- 1.
Mortal Kombat 2 Digital Release Date & Time
- 2.
Platforms and Where to Buy
- 3.
Digital vs.
Physical Editions
- 4.
Pre-order Bonuses and Kurrency
- 5.
PC System Requirements
- 6.
Final Thoughts on the Digital Launch
Mortal Kombat 2 Digital Release Date & Time
The main event is happening on October 23, 2023.
Now, here is where it gets tricky for people in different parts of the world.
If you are in the US or Europe, you are likely looking at a release time around 6:00 PM local time.
However, if you are in Japan or Australia, you’re going to be waiting until midnight, or even early morning the next day.
From what I’ve seen, most digital storefronts (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace) usually unlock at these specific local times.
It’s usually a global simultaneous release, so everyone gets in at the same moment, just on their own clocks.
Just make sure you don’t accidentally buy the game on the 22nd if you live in a time zone that hasn’t caught up yet, or you might be stuck at the character select screen for hours.
Platforms and Where to Buy
Good news for everyone: Mortal Kombat 2 is coming to pretty much every major platform.
You can grab the digital download on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, or Ubisoft Connect. Oddly enough,
If you are a console gamer, it’s available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
There are some slight differences depending on what you are looking for. Now think about that for a second.
On PC, the launch window is usually pretty tight.
On Switch, especially, there might be a slight delay or you might need to ensure your SD card has enough space because the file size is actually massive for a handheld.
Honestly, unless you are strictly on a potato PC, the game runs pretty well.
I haven’t had any frame rate drops yet, which is a huge plus for an open world style fighting game.
Digital vs.
Physical Editions
You might be wondering if you should just go to a store for a physical copy or grab it digitally.
This year, Warner Bros made a choice that’s kinda annoying for collectors but convenient for others: the standard version is digital-only.
If you want a physical disc, you have to buy the Ultimate Premium Edition.
This box set includes the Steelbook, the soundtrack, and a 3D statue of Scorpion.
It costs way more, obviously.
But if you just want to play the base game and don’t care about collecting plastic, the $59.99 digital price tag is pretty standard for a premium title.
You don’t get the season pass with the base digital copy, so keep that in mind if you love the DLC fighters.
Now think about that for a second.
Pre-order Bonuses and Kurrency
So, what do you get if you pre-order? It’s actually pretty generous.
You get a 100% refundable Kurrency (which is basically digital cash for the in-game shop) to spend on skins and cosmetics right away.
Plus, if you pre-order on PlayStation or Xbox, you get a month of PlayStation Plus Premium or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Most people overlook this, but getting a month of Game Pass Ultimate is actually a steal.
It gives you access to a ton of other games, so you aren’t just paying $60 for one title and being done with it.
It adds real value to the purchase.
PC System Requirements
If you are building a PC just for this or checking if your current rig will handle it, here are the bare minimums.
You need a pretty decent graphics card to get the full experience, especially if you want to play in 4K.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage: 60 GB available space
Look, if you have an RTX 3060 or higher, you are golden.
You’ll be maxing out the settings with zero issues.
I’d recommend sticking to the recommended specs though, because fighting games have a lot of moving parts and you don’t want a stuttering frame rate ruining your combo execution.
Oddly enough,
Final Thoughts on the Digital Launch
Alright, so that’s the rundown on the Mortal Kombat 2 digital release.
It’s pretty standard stuff, honestly.
The game looks incredible, the animations are buttery smooth, and the roster is stacked.
The fact that the standard edition is digital-only this time feels a little like a cash grab for collectors, but for the rest of us, it just means instant access without having to go to a store.
Grab your pre-order if you want that Kurrency bonus, and make sure you set an alarm for the right time depending on where you live. Now think about that for a second.
Hopefully, the servers stay up and we don’t see that dreaded ‘Server Full’ message for too long.
Now think about that for a second.
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See you in the Pit.
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