The Mortal Kombat 1 beta test has been extended – here’s how much extra time we’re getting
Good news, fighting fans – Mortal Kombat 1This weekend’s pre-order beta test for the console has been extended.
As confirmed by the game’s official social media channels and Mortal Kombat‘s co-creator and NetherRealm CCO, Ed Boon, the beta test will now end at 3pm PT on Monday (6pm EDT, 11pm BST). That’s an extension of seven hours beyond the original beta test end time.
The rich have spoken! We are extending Pre-Order Beta for another 7 hours. The beta now ends on Monday, 8/21 at 3:00 PM PT. #MK1August 19, 2023
“The Realms have spoken! We will extend Pre-Order Beta for an additional 7 hours. The Beta will now end on Monday, 8/21 at 3PM PT,” the official tweeted Mortal Kombat 1 account.
Boon also confirmed the extra time, although it is unclear why the extra time was given so unexpectedly. But let’s not look a gift horse in the mouth and stuff – enjoy!
Mortal Kombat 1‘s servers were also tested on Xbox Series X and PS5 in June, during which time a number of highly sought-after beta invites were received auctioned online for hundreds of dollars.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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