The MK1 servers are down again, leaving many Mortal Kombat fans unable to play online. Server outages have become a common occurrence ever since Mortal Kombat 1 was released, frustrating players who want to compete against others online. This article will examine the current Mortal Kombat 1 server status, reasons for the downtime, and potential fixes to get the MK1 servers back up and running again.
Mortal Kombat 1 Maintenance Details
September 24, 2024 – MK1 will begin maintenance at 6am PT/8am CT
Read Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns patch notes.
June 18, 2024 – On Tuesday, June 18, MK1 will begin maintenance at 6am PT/8am CT
Fix – Fix for several issues, including those affecting Homelander. Here is full June update patch notes.
June 13, 2024: MK1 will go offline at 6am PT/8am CT for maintenance.
June 4, 2024 – Servers will be down starting 6 am PT/9 am ET/9 pm HKT. The game maintenance will lasts 2-3 hours.
Mortal Kombat 1 June Update Patch Notes (Homelander)
February 28, 2024 – To bring the Peace, there will be server maintenance starting 2/28 at 9am CT/7am PT, lasting for approximately two hours.
Read today’s Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes
February 8, 2024 – MK1 will be undergoing maintenance for around an hour starting at 9am CT/7am PT. Keep an eye out here, and we’ll let you know when we’re back online.
November 9, 2023 – The game servers are down for scheduled maintenance.
October 10, 2023 – A server upgrade is scheduled for MK1 starting Tuesday, October 10 at 5AM CST/3AM PST, and will last approximately two hours. Online multiplayer will be unavailable at this time.
September 17, 2023 – MK1 server maintenance starts at 7:00am PT in order to implement a few stability fixes. The Mortal Kombat 1 game servers will be back after approximately 2 hours of downtime.
Why Are the Mortal Kombat 1 Servers Down?
There are a few key reasons why the Mortal Kombat 1 servers experience periodic outages:
Outdated Infrastructure
As one of the earliest fighting games with online multiplayer, MK1’s network infrastructure is outdated compared to modern games. The servers simply cannot handle peak traffic volumes.
DDoS Attacks
Malicious DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks often target the MK1 servers, overloading them and causing connectivity issues.
Maintenance Downtime
Routine maintenance is required to keep the aging MK1 servers running, so downtime is expected during these windows.
Troubleshooting MK1 Connection Issues
If you are experiencing problems connecting to MK1 matches, here are some steps to try:
- Restart your console/PC and router
- Check for Mortal Kombat updates
- Test your internet connection speed
- Adjust in-game network settings
- Use a wired internet connection instead of WiFi
How to Check MK1 Server Status
To check the current status of the MK1 servers, follow the links below.
Check MK1 Server Online Status for PlayStation here
Check Mortal Kombat 1 Server Status for Xbox
Check MK1 Server Status for PC(Steam)
When Will MK1 Servers Be Back Up?
Unfortunately, there is no ETA for when the MK1 servers will be restored. The Mortal Kombat team rarely provides details on ongoing outages.
Players will need to keep checking the server status page and social channels until the problems are resolved. Outages typically last anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days.
