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- "Mortal Kombat 11" will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 23.
- Players who pre-ordered the game on PS4 and Xbox can access a closed beta test that lets them try out the game from March 27 to March 31.
- The latest entry in the violent fighting-game franchise brings back fan favorite characters and continues the series' legacy for over-the-top violence and fun fighting mechanics.
I'm a sucker for a good fighting game, so when I found out I would have not one, but two chances to play "Mortal Kombat 11" early, I leapt at the opportunity.
"Mortal Kombat 11" will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 23. Players who pre-ordered on Xbox One and PS4 can play the game early during a beta test that started March 27 and runs out on March 31. The beta has five playable characters: Scorpion, Baraka, Skarlet, Jade, and Kabal.
I got my first taste of "Mortal Kombat 11" during an online stress test released for the public earlier this month and joined the beta again Tuesday. Though the game is mostly restricted to online play, it's been a great chance to see what's changed about the game since "Mortal Kombat X."
Here's what it's like playing "Mortal Kombat 11" so far.