A much-anticipated moment has arrived — the revelation of the storage and system requirements for Mortal Kombat 1.

This precious information gives gamers a clearer picture of the machine muscle needed to power the game.

NetherRealm Studios, the developers, had been dropping hints about the game for a while before they officially unveiled Mortal Kombat 1 recently.

This unveiling marked a refreshing reboot for the franchise.

Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer and Game Details

The unveiling wasn’t all that happened — the announcement trailer gave us our first glimpse of the game.

Since that thrilling moment, the developers have been gradually releasing snippets of new information to whet our appetites.

One of the interesting aspects of Mortal Kombat 1 is the introduction of microtransactions.

The official FAQ page spills the beans on this — the game will feature an in-game currency known as Dragon Krystals.

Gamers ready to shell out for the pricier editions of the game will find themselves a little richer in Dragon Krystals with their purchase.

More details about the hardware requirements and necessary storage space for Mortal Kombat 1 have also been disclosed.

Mortal Kombat 1 PC System Requirements

DSOGaming reported that the Steam page for Mortal Kombat 1 details both the minimum and recommended system requirements.

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

RECOMMENDED:

• 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

The page also reveals that players need to clear out a whopping 100 GB of space for the game installation.

Diving into the specifics, to run Mortal Kombat 1, users need at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, AMD Radeon RX 470, or Intel Arc A750.

In terms of CPUs, the game requires at least an Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100.

For a more seamless experience, the recommended specs list an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X.

Going the Extra Mile: Surprising Details and Ultra Settings

The recommended system specs also mention that an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc A770 would do the trick.

Interestingly, regardless of whether you’re sticking to the minimum or recommended settings, the game only requires 8 GB of RAM — a stark contrast to games like Forspoken, which suggest a hefty 24 or even 32 GB. Given these specs, Mortal Kombat 1’s requirements seem fairly manageable.

It’s left to be seen if the developers will release further details about the specs necessary for ultra settings.

Choosing Your Game Edition: Multiple Options and Early Access

Potential Mortal Kombat 1 buyers should note that the game comes in various editions.

The higher-priced ones even offer the perk of early access.

The Premium Edition, priced at $109.99, allows users to get their hands on the game from September 14, five days ahead of the general release on September 19.

The perks don’t stop there — the edition comes with a few additional bonuses.

There’s also a Kollector’s Edition for $249.99, which includes a 16.5-inch Liu Kang sculpture among other delightful goodies.

But if you’re a fan of the old-school gameplay, check out Mortal Kombat 2’s source code leaked and its hidden cutscenes that were not supposed to be known!