Mortal Kombat 1 to carry over 100 GB in size, minimum and recommended requirements revealed

The game requires some serious hardware to run.


Mortal Kombat 1 to carry over 100 GB in size, minimum and recommended requirements revealed

Credits: NetherRealm

NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games have recently sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The announcement of the revival of the iconic game, Mortal Kombat 1 has brought new excitement for fans. However, a notable detail has emerged that is causing quite a stir among fans and PC gamers alike. The game is set to come packed with a colossal file size of over 100 gigabytes (GB).

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The revelation came to light when eager gamers checked out the game’s listing on Steam, the popular gaming platform. The system requirements clearly state that in order to install Mortal Kombat 1 without any issues, players must have a whopping 100 GB of storage space available on their PCs.

This gargantuan size is a significant leap from the storage demands of previous games. These requirements have raised eyebrows within the gaming community.

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Mortal Kombat 1

The size alone may be enough to give pause to some players. However, it’s important to note that the requirement assumes a few conditions are met. Firstly, players need to ensure they have the correct operating system installed.

They need Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 10/11 64-bit being specified as the minimum and recommended options, respectively. Additionally, players must not have any other games installed on their PCs as big as Mortal Kombat 1. Listed below are the minimum and recommended requirements for the game:

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen™ 3 3100 or Ryzen™ 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce® GTX 980 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470 or Intel® Arc™ A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 100 GB available space

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  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 100 GB available space

Despite the attention-grabbing size, Mortal Kombat 1 promises to deliver an exciting experience for fans of the series. Players can expect reimagined versions of their beloved fighters, including the likes of Liu Kang, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, Mileena, Sub-Zero, Kitana, Kung Kao, and Johnny Cage. Notably, those who preorder the Premium Edition will be treated to a special skin for Johnny Cage inspired by none other than Jean-Claude Van Damme.

While the 100 GB size requirement may seem daunting, it’s a testament to the level of detail, visual fidelity, and content packed into Mortal Kombat 1. With an array of iconic characters, enhanced gameplay, and a revamped fighting experience, fans can anticipate diving into the world of Mortal Kombat like never before.

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