The start date of the beta testing for Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially announced

As announced on Twitter by series co-creator Ed Boon, the beta testing for Mortal Kombat 1 will take place from August 18th to August 21st.

Players can gain access to the beta version by pre-ordering the game on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. It's currently unclear whether a separate beta version will be available for PC players.

Mortal Kombat 1 is being developed by NetherRealm Studios and will be published by Warner Bros. Games. The game is scheduled for release on September 19, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Warner promises that Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a revived universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters never seen before.