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Can You Get Mortal Kombat 11 as a Free Upgrade?

As your gaming buddy, let me walk you through everything you need to know about scoring a free next-gen upgrade for Mortal Kombat 11.

The quick answer is yes – PlayStation and Xbox owners can upgrade to new versions of MK11 at no extra cost. Keep reading and I‘ll explain the details so you can experience this gory fighter in all its next-gen glory!

Playstation and Xbox Owners Rejoice Over Free Upgrades

Sony and Microsoft are blessing PS4 and Xbox One gamers with free access to fancy schmancy PS5 and Xbox Series X/S editions of Mortal Kombat 11.

By simply having the PS4 or Xbox One version, you unlock a huge visual and performance boost at no additional money out of your pocket. As a fellow deal-seeking gamer, I love when companies hook us up like this!

Popping in your MK11 disc on a new console or finding it in your digital library triggers a free upgrade download. After a quick install, you’re uppercutting fools at silky smooth 60FPS in gory 4K.

It’s a priceless next-gen experience made easy and free. Well done Sony and Microsoft!

Switch Owners Left Waiting

Unfortunately, the free upgrade train doesn‘t stop at Nintendo Station yet.

No enhanced edition of Mortal Kombat 11 has been released for the Switch. Handheld Kombatants are stuck with the original version for now.

I feel your pain, Switch players. Nothing worse than watching friends battle in 4K bloodbaths while you’re missing out.

But don’t lose hope! Mortal Kombat has a long history on Nintendo consoles. I’m betting Switch will get some performance and graphics love down the road. For now, focus on flawlessing buddies in local wireless battles.

PC Gamers Already Living That Ultra Life

You sly PC dogs had the next-gen experience all along!

Seriously, a well-equipped gaming PC handles Mortal Kombat 11 with all the bells and whistles right from launch. We‘re talking 4K resolution, 100+ FPS gameplay, ray tracing, and beyond.

No upgrading required when you have raw hardware horsepower. MK11 on PC practically becomes a totally different game.

Sure you pay a steeper cost upfront. But you reap the benefits of unmatched performance that consoles take years to catch up to.

Well done ascending to the master race! Now get clicking those mechanical keys and unleash some unholy 60 hit combos.

DLC Comes Along for the Free Ride

Had me worried for a minute, but rest easy – all Mortal Kombat 11 DLC transfers over in the free upgrade too!

I‘d have raged if Shao Kahn didn‘t come chanting "You Suck!" on my new console.

Thankfully our DLC characters, stages, skins, and cosmetics make the jump at no extra charge. Phew!

Now let‘s rip some spines out as Terminator, bonk heads as Rambo, and look stylish doing it with all those alternate costumes. Hasta la vista, old consoles!

Everything You Score in the Free Upgrade

Let‘s break down everything you get by taking advantage of the free new console upgrade:

  • Up to native 4K resolution at smooth 60FPS
  • Improved visuals with enhanced textures and graphics
  • Lightning fast load times – great for rematches!
  • Better overall performance and stability
  • Cross-play with PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC friends
  • PS5 DualSense controller extras like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers

It essentially transforms into a fresh feeling game you get to experience again. And seeing MK11 shine on new hardware really shows how visually timeless this game is.

Visual ComparisonPS4/Xbox OnePS5/Xbox Series X
Resolution1080p4K
Framerate30-60 FPSLocked 60 FPS
Load Times20-40 sec5-15 sec
Textures/VisualsGoodGreat
Overall PerformanceDecentButtery Smooth

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate – Loaded Edition for New Buyers

If you slept on Mortal Kombat 11 until now, $60 gets you the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate bundle. I highly recommend it as your entry point instead of the base edition. Here‘s what Ultimate packs in:

  • The entire Mortal Kombat 11 game
  • All released DLC fighters – that‘s 25 extra characters!
  • Hundreds of skins and gear sets
  • Every past Kombat Pack bundle
  • New stages and stage fatalities
  • The Aftermath story expansion
  • Multiple skin packs and bonus cosmetics

It‘s called Ultimate for a reason. You get a ludicrous amount of content all for standard triple-A pricing.

Best of all, buying Ultimate still qualifies you for the free next-gen console upgrades too! That $60 is going further than ever for new adopters.

If you‘re craving MK, Ultimate is absolutely the version to grab. Let the downloads commence!

Mortal Kombat 12 – The Next Generation of Gore

Mortal Kombat 11 keeps us plenty busy for now. But I‘m already hyped for what comes next!

Series co-creator Ed Boon has been dropping hints that Mortal Kombat 12 development is ramping up. As a super fan, this has me giddy with excitement.

We can expect MK12 will launch first on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and high-end PCs. Makes total sense based on past games.

I predict we’ll see the most visually impressive and brutally gory Mortal Kombat yet thanks to incredible new hardware capabilities. Just imagine:

  • Jaw-dropping 8K resolution
  • Advanced dismemberment physics
  • Destructible environments
  • Cinema-quality character models
  • Lightning fast load times
  • Ray tracing and advanced graphics features

And who knows what other graphic violence NetherRealm‘s wizards can conjure up? I‘d love to see some wild innovation with 3D arenas or augmented reality gore effects using the new console tech.

The future is thrillingly bloody! But for now, the free upgrade keeps our MK11 appetites satisfied… and our wallets happy.

Let‘s Summarize This Free Upgrade Goodness

To recap everything for my forgetful fellow gamers:

  • PlayStation and Xbox owners can upgrade to enhanced next-gen console versions of Mortal Kombat 11 for free
  • Simply insert your disc or find it in your digital library to download the upgrade
  • Enjoy 4K graphics at 60FPS, faster loading, and improved performance
  • All MK11 DLC carries over at no additional cost
  • Consider Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate if you don‘t already own MK11
  • Mortal Kombat 12 will likely launch first on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

No need to stress about re-buying games this generation. Take the free upgrade offer now and enjoy Mortal Kombat 11 playing and looking better than ever.

The future looks bloodier and brighter than ever for Mortal Kombat! Until MK12 arrives, I‘ll be honing my Scorpion spear skills and flawsless blocking like a pro with the extra smoothness of new consoles.

See you in the fighting pits, my fellow kombatants! Glory awaits us on the new consoles.

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Michael

Michael Reddy is a tech enthusiast, entertainment buff, and avid traveler who loves exploring Linux and sharing unique insights with readers.