Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 vs Xbox Series vs PC Comparison: Which Platform Is Best

Muhammad Ali Bari September 14, 2023

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.