Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition is a 2.5D fighting game for PC built around violent one-on-one combat, cinematic story presentation, and a large collection of single-player and local multiplayer modes. The PC product still uses the Komplete Edition name; it has not been verified as rebranded under another storefront title. However, its original Steam app is now retired and no longer available for new purchases, which makes this edition distinct from later products such as Mortal Kombat XL, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.

Unlike a modern live-service fighter, this package presents the complete 2011 reboot-era content in one self-contained edition. It is aimed at players who want a substantial arcade fighter with a story campaign, unlockable extras, couch competition, and a roster built around familiar Mortal Kombat icons and guest character Freddy Krueger.

How the combat plays

Matches use a side-view arena with free movement along a 2.5D plane. Each fighter has normal attacks, special moves, throws, combo routes, defensive options, and a super meter that enables the highly damaging X-Ray attacks. Combat rewards spacing and matchup knowledge, but the control scheme remains readable enough for casual local play.

The defining finishers are still Fatalities, while Stage Fatalities and Babalities add different end-of-match rewards for players who learn the required inputs. A move list is available during play, and the dedicated practice options make it easier to rehearse special moves, combos, and finishing techniques without committing to a full match.

The standard arcade structure sends a chosen fighter through a ladder of opponents before the final boss encounters. Character-specific endings give the Arcade Ladder a reason to revisit, while higher difficulty settings and the need to learn different matchups provide the long-term mastery loop expected from a traditional competitive fighter.

Story, towers, and challenge modes

Story Mode is the main narrative feature. It retells the events surrounding the first three Mortal Kombat games through a sequence of fights and in-engine scenes, switching the playable character as the story progresses. This structure lets the campaign showcase a broad range of fighters instead of locking the entire narrative to one protagonist.

The most distinctive single-player feature is the Challenge Tower, which contains 300 challenges with unusual rules, restricted move sets, special hazards, and minigames. Some tasks are conventional fights, while others ask you to survive altered conditions or complete a specific objective. It is considerably more varied than a normal arcade ladder and remains one of the strongest reasons to play the Komplete Edition offline.

Additional Test Your minigames include Test Your Might, Test Your Strike, Test Your Sight, and Test Your Luck. They break up the combat with timing, precision, observation, and randomized match-condition challenges. The Krypt provides another progression layer, letting players spend earned Koins on unlockable concept art, costumes, music, secret moves, and other extras.

What Komplete Edition includes

The package includes the original game alongside its released character and cosmetic add-ons. The named fighters added through the included content are Skarlet, Kenshi, Rain, and Freddy Krueger. That lineup gives the edition a broader roster than the standard release and adds distinct play styles, from Kenshi's weapon-based attacks to Rain's elemental specials.

Komplete Edition also includes 15 Klassic skins and three Klassic Fatalities for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile. These extras are part of the package rather than separate purchases on the original PC edition. The result is a fixed-content fighter rather than a base game that expects players to assemble the final roster through later transactions.

Players should not confuse this product with Mortal Kombat XL, which is the expanded edition of the following game, or with newer complete editions in the series. The names are similar because Warner Bros. reused the “complete” branding across different entries, but their stories, mechanics, fighters, and content packages are separate.

Who should play it

This is a strong fit for players who value offline single-player content as much as head-to-head matches. Story Mode gives the reboot a clear narrative route, Challenge Tower supplies a large set of structured objectives, and the Krypt adds a steady unlock loop for players who enjoy collecting extras.

It also works well as a local party fighter. Tag Team battles support switching between characters, and the PC version supports local multiplayer and shared or split-screen play. Steam Remote Play Together can extend the couch-style experience to supported remote sessions, although the retired storefront status means new players should not assume that every original online service remains active.

Players seeking a current tournament ecosystem, rollback-focused online infrastructure, or extensive modern character customization should look elsewhere. For that audience, modern competitive fighters such as Street Fighter 6 offer a newer online framework and a more contemporary training and matchmaking structure.

PC features and controls

The PC edition was developed by NetherRealm Studios with High Voltage Software and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It supports keyboard play and full controller support, making a gamepad or fight stick the natural choice for players who want consistent directional inputs and reliable command timing.

Steam catalog data identifies support for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese interfaces, with full audio listed for the first five languages. Brazilian Portuguese is listed with interface support rather than full audio. This is useful information for players comparing the original PC edition with later Mortal Kombat releases that offer broader localization.

The PC package also includes Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam leaderboards, and Remote Play Together support. There is no verified current rebrand, free-to-play transition, or replacement PC storefront edition for this exact product. Its practical identity remains that of a retired but content-complete version of the 2011 Mortal Kombat reboot.

Comparable PC fighting games

The closest modern comparison is not a direct mechanical match but a difference in design priorities. 3D fighters such as TEKKEN 8 focus more heavily on arena movement, character-specific neutral tools, and contemporary online competition, while Komplete Edition stays with a flatter side-view format and a larger emphasis on story and challenge content.

Players who prefer a broader current fighting-game ecosystem can also examine 2.5D fighters like Street Fighter 6, but this comparison is intentionally about audience rather than identical mechanics. Mortal Kombat's appeal comes from its cinematic presentation, X-Ray attacks, Fatalities, and horror-inflected roster, whereas Street Fighter emphasizes universal fundamentals, Drive mechanics, and a more active modern competitive structure.

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition FAQ

Is Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition still the official PC name?

Yes. The original PC product remains identified as Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition. No verified storefront rebrand under a different name has been found. Its Steam app is retired, so it should not be treated as a newly available current release.

Does Komplete Edition include the character DLC?

Yes. The package includes Skarlet, Kenshi, Rain, and Freddy Krueger, along with 15 Klassic skins and three Klassic Fatalities for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile.

Does it have a story campaign?

Yes. Story Mode retells the first three Mortal Kombat arcs through cinematic scenes and playable fights, changing the controlled fighter as the narrative advances.

How large is the Challenge Tower?

The Challenge Tower contains 300 challenges. Its objectives include standard fights, unusual combat conditions, hazards, and Test Your minigames.

Can two players play locally on PC?

Yes. The PC edition supports local multiplayer, including shared or split-screen play and tag-based modes. Steam Remote Play Together is also listed among its platform features.

Does it support controllers?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support, and the game also supports keyboard controls. A controller is generally the better fit for precise fighting-game inputs.