Can I run Mortal Kombat 11?

Official Mortal Kombat 11 system requirements, player reports on Mortal Kombat 11 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
64-bit Windows 7 / Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-750, 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200, 3.1 GHz
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 670 or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1050 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7950 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 270
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows 7 / Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-2300, 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400, 3.2 GHz
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 780 or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1060-6GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290 or RX 570
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Network: Broadband Internet connection

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well during fights with mostly 60 FPS but has significant performance issues in other parts like the Krypt, menus, and fatalities which are often limited to 30 FPS, causing inconsistent gameplay experience.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Frame rate inconsistencies between gameplay and menus, Krypt, and fatalities.
  • Performance drops and lag after certain patches, high CPU usage.
  • Horrible microtransactions and grind in unlocking content.
  • Audio stutters and performance issues reported by some users.

What runs it well

  • The game runs smoothly during fights with mostly 60 FPS.
  • Excellent optimization for some players.
  • It maintains a constant 60 FPS during fights for some.
  • The game is well optimized on Steam Deck when configured properly.

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Mortal Kombat 11