Warner Bros Games and NetherRealm Studios’ latest entry in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series, Mortal Kombat 1, is now available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and if you’re on the fence about which version to pick up, read ahead.
The game only offers a single display mode on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, with equivalent graphical settings across both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series S version has some minor cutbacks in some settings, such as terrain geometry, post processing effects, NPC density, textures and shadows.. On PC, it is possible to run Mortal Kombat 1 at max settings and get a slight visual advantage over the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, thanks to better shadows and post-process effects.
In terms of resolution, both the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions run at a resolution of dynamic 4K (2160p), though the PS5 has a slightly lower average resolution than that of Xbox Series X.. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S runs the game at a dynamic resolution of 1440p.
With regards to performance, the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S versions target a frame rate of 60 fps and adhere to it at all times during gameplay. In-game cinematics, menus, and special movements are capped at a frame rate of 30 fps. The PC version also performs well, delivering a solid 60 fps on the Ultra quality preset without issue on a reasonably capable system.
All in all, regardless of whether one plays Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, or PC, the experience is great, with stable performance across the board. That said, the PC version running on a capable system delivers the best possible graphical experience, followed by the Xbox Series X, though the differences are minor.
Mortal Kombat 1 is a fighting game developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros Games. It is the twelfth main installment in the Mortal Kombat series, serving as a sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), and the second reboot of the series.
