PlayStation graced their players with early access to the most anticipated games this year, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Xbox couldn’t sit quietly after what was happening and decided to reward their players with early access to a $12B franchise game released on September 14 this year.
One of the greatest combat games ever in the gaming community, Mortal Kombat! With its first game being released back in 1992, the franchise kept up with its demeanour and dropped quality games.
What is Mortal Kombat 1?
The upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 is a bold reboot of the original series releasing on 14th September 2023. The premise of the game is set in the New Era time continuum, which is the result of the legendary Liu Kang continuum. NetherRealm studios revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 carries after the riveting events of Mortal Kombat 11.
Also Read: Gamescom 2023: Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Incredible Gameplay Trailer
What does the early access to Mortal Kombat 1 include?
Mortal Kombat 1 beta is exclusively available for only Xbox Series X/S users. The game will be downloadable from August 15 at 8:30 pm IST (11 am EST). With this game’s beta version releasing three days before any other platform can access them, Xbox enthusiasts are on cloud nine. The beta will be available for PlayStation players from the 18th of August, but till then, they must bear with the suspense.
NetherRealm has revealed the content of the beta version. Players will have access to a handful of fighters which includes Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Kitana, Johnny Cage, and Li Mei.
How can Xbox players access the Mortal Kombat 1 Beta?
With this delightful news, many Xbox players might be wondering how they can access the “beta” version of Mortal Kombat 1. The acquisition process isn’t too convoluted, but the players just need to follow a simple step.
Players won’t need to do any external registrations and traverse through a series of websites. By just pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Series X/S, players will get access to the closed beta. Albeit, upon release, this game will be available for PC players as well, but as of now, the closed beta remains exclusive to Xbox players.
Did Xbox intend revenge with this early access to Mortal Kombat 1?
Keeping in mind that PlayStation gave early access to the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 despite the Microsoft and Activision acquisition was uncalled for. With that being said, it is rumoured that PlayStation players will get access to the upcoming FPS 120 hours ahead of any other platform, which includes Xbox and PC.
With Xbox releasing early access to one of the biggest game franchises to ever exist, Mortal Kombat 1, it can be said that they pulled the ultimate trump card on PlayStation. However, to label this action as an act of vengeance rather than a grace on all the Xbox players wouldn’t do justice to their decision.
Source: Charlie Intel
