MK fans, get ready because the Mortal Kombat 11 Closed Beta dates have been announced, and you’ll get the chance to test the latest installment in NetherRealm Studios‘ series of fighting video games as early as next week.
Since this is a Closed Beta, not everyone will be able to access it; however, there is still time to join if you’re interested.
The MK11 Closed Beta was actually announced for quite some time now, but the dates were unknown, until yesterday when NetherRealm Studios made the following announcement on Twitter.
On 28th March, you’re next when the #MK11 Closed Beta begins!
Gain access to the Closed Beta by pre-ordering MK11 and check below to see when it runs in your region.https://t.co/pmtQbuCsej pic.twitter.com/ghWM3JdF4Y— Mortal Kombat 11 (@MortalKombat) March 18, 2019
Closed MK11 Beta Dates
Just in case you don’t want to read the whole Twitter post, here is when you’ll be able to play Mortal Kombat 11 as part of the Closed Beta.
- USA – From Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 8:00 PST until Sunday, March 31st, 2019, at 23:59 PST
- UK – From Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 15:00 GMT until Monday, April 1st, 2019, at 07:59 GMT
- Europe & Middle East – From Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 16:00 CET until Monday, April 1st, 2019, at 08:59 CET
- Asia & Oceania – From Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at 02:00 AEDT until Monday, April 1st, 2019, at 17:59 AEDT
NetherRealm Studios didn’t reveal additional details on the Closed Beta, such as the fighters you’ll be able to try; but so far, the list of confirmed characters in the final version of the game, includes:
- Erron Black
- Jacqui Briggs
- Kotal Kahn
- Johnny Cage
- Cassie Cage
- Baraka
- D’Vorah
- Geras
- Jade
- Kabal
- Kano
- Kung Lao
- Liu Kang
- Raiden
- Scorpion
- Shao Kahn (Pre-Order Bonus)
- Skarlet
- Sonya
- Sub-Zero
How To Enter Mortal Kombat 11 Closed Beta
Even though the Closed MK11 Beta is taking place next week, the good news is that you still have time to secure a spot and try the videogame before others.
The bad news is that you can play Mortal Kombat 11 earlier only by pre-ordering the game.
NetherRealm Studios also announced 3 Mortal Kombat 11 Editions. Pre-ordering any of them grants you a guaranteed spot for the upcoming Closed Beta.
Additionally, you’ll also unlock Shao Kahn, who is a DLC pre-order bonus character.
In case you didn’t have the chance to pre-order MK11, here are some retailers you should check out.
Mortal Kombat 11 Standard Edition – You can pre-order it for $59.99 at Gamestop (US); or £49.99 at GAME (UK)
Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition – You can pre-order it for $99.99 at Gamestop (US); or £79.99 at GAME (UK)
Mortal Kombat 11 Kollector’s Edition – You can pre-order it for £279.99 at GAME (UK)
NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat 11 releases worldwide on April 23, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.
