Mortal Kombat 11 cover art
2019

Mortal Kombat 11

Performance overview

Mortal Kombat 11 targets a smooth 60fps during gameplay across both PS4 and PS4 Pro platforms, switching to 30fps for cutscenes, X-rays, and fatalities. Base PS4 presents a locked 1080p image throughout combat. PS4 Pro utilizes dynamic resolution scaling, spending most of its time around 2240x1260 and scaling up to 1440p in action, while cinematic sequences reach up to 1800p. PS4 Pro is the recommended console experience between the two due to its enhanced image clarity and higher resolution assets.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 5

58
Below average
Editorial summary

Mortal Kombat 11 on PS5 delivers upgraded graphics with dynamic 4K resolution and improved loading times compared to the PS4 release. Cross-generation multiplayer is fully supported for online play across console generations.

Standard Mode

PS5
Recommended
Target FPS
Typical FPS
Output
4K
Internal

Features enhanced visuals at dynamic 4K resolution.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro

71
Good
Editorial summary

PS4 Pro provides higher image quality via dynamic resolution scaling, typically running between 2240x1260 and 1440p during fights. Gameplay performance maintains a locked 60fps with 30fps cutscenes reaching up to 1800p.

Standard

PS4 Pro
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60–60
Output
1440p
Internal
2240x1260–1440p

Dynamic resolution scaling spends most gameplay time around 2240x1260, scaling up to 1440p. Cutscenes render near 1800p.

Graphics modes on PlayStation 4

68
Fair
Editorial summary

Mortal Kombat 11 on PS4 delivers a solid presentation at 1080p resolution. Gameplay consistently holds at 60fps, while cutscenes and special moves operate at a properly frame-paced 30fps.

Standard

PS4
Recommended
Target FPS
60
Typical FPS
60–60
Output
1080p
Internal
1080p–1080p
native

Runs at a consistent 1080p display resolution.

Known issues

Not verified
No known issues logged

We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.

Video analysis

Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.

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Mortal Kombat 11 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Frame Rate Test
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Answers built from the verified data on this page.

What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Mortal Kombat 11?

Mortal Kombat 11 scores 71/100 on PS4 Pro. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.

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