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Mortal Kombat 1 servers down – how to check their status

Here's how MK1 fans can check whether the Mortal Kombat 1 servers are down and how you can keep an eye on their status for the fighting game on Xbox and PS5.

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In a game where each frame of an attack is as important as the last, checking the Mortal Kombat 1 server status and whether the Mortal Kombat 1 servers down is something you’re going to have to worry about when you try to play is important. So, we’re here to help you out and offer you some guidance when it comes to where you need to check online to see the server status of the game itself.

It’s also worth noting that online mode isn’t the only thing in Mortal Kombat 1 tied to having stable servers. If you want to play the new Mortal Kombat 1 Invasion mode, you’ll need to be connected to the MK1 servers. If you want to customize your Mortal Kombat 1 characters and Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo fighters, you’ll need to have a decent connection too. We know that doesn’t make too much sense, but that’s just how it’s done; so, that’s why you need to know about it.

Are the Mortal Kombat 1 servers down?

The Mortal Kombat 1 servers are currently experiencing some connection issues, as per the official social media accounts. At the moment, there’s no set time when this issue will be resolved – however, it shouldn’t take too long.

The reason for these server issues is likely to the sheer amount of players trying to access Mortal Kombat 1 following it’s early access period starting. The full Mortal Kombat 1 release date is almost here, but these issues should be resolved by then.

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How to check the Mortal Kombat 1 server status?

If you want to know what’s going on with the servers and check the Mortal Kombat 1 server status for yourself, your best bet would be the official X (formerly Twitter) social media accounts. If there’s scheduled downtime, it will likely be announced here with details on timings. If the servers are severely impacted, it should also be announced here.

It may also be worth checking DownDetector for both network status and the game’s server status. The Mortal Kombat 1 Subreddit is also going to be a good place to look – if you’re having server issues, you’re probably not alone.

And, that’s all you really need to know about the servers. Whether they’re down, being worked on, or fixed after a period of downtime, you should be able to find out if you check these places. If you want something to do while you wait for the servers to return, you can check out our Mortal Kombat 1 character tier list and our Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo tier list right here. This should help you work out who to check out next.