Yes, Mortal Kombat 11 has sold more copies than Mortal Kombat X
As a hardcore MK player and content creator, this is a question I‘ve researched extensively. Based on the latest sales data and figures, I can definitively state that Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) has sold considerably more copies than 2015‘s Mortal Kombat X (MKX).
In fact, MK11 has smashed all kinds of franchise records, becoming the best-selling Mortal Kombat game of all time! As of 2022, it has shifted an astounding 15 million units worldwide across PC, consoles and Stadia. MKX clocks in at nearly 12 million units sold by comparison.
Let‘s dig deeper into the numbers and reasons behind MK11‘s runaway success:
Sales Records
MK11 swiftly became the fastest selling title in MK history shortly after its April 2019 release, almost doubling MKX‘s launch month figures. Within a year it had overtaken MKX‘s lifetime numbers.
As the installment with the highest first-month sales (over 3 million units), MK11 still holds that record as of 2023. Here‘s how its sales milestones stack against MKX:
| Game | 5 Million Units Sold | 10 Million Units Sold | 15 Million Units Sold |
| MKX | 7 months | 4 years | – |
| MK11 | 5 months | 1.5 years | 3 years |
Impressively, MK11 hit 5 million sales about 30% quicker than MKX. It then doubled that figure to 10 million over 3x faster!
As the first MK title to break 15 million (and counting), MK11 still moves several hundred thousand units per quarter – that‘s unheard of traction for a 3 year old game. No wonder it was 2019‘s 5th best selling title across all platforms.
Strong Reviews and Reception
MK11 not only performs commercially but also scores very well critically:
- 88% Metacritic critic average (vs. 82% for MKX)
- 93% Steam user score with over 50K reviews
- "Hall of Fame" induction on OpenCritic
Reviewers praise MK11‘s story mode and depth of content as key highlights over MKX. The massive amount of unlocks and customization make it extremely replayable.
Fighting game outlets like IGN and Game Informer give MK11 a 9 out 10 score. The consensus is MK11 represents "the best the series has ever been" – high praise for such a storied franchise!
Upgraded Visuals and Gameplay
Using the same graphics engine as Injustice 2, MK11‘s character models and environments look absolutely gorgeous. Signature gore and violence have never been rendered in such bloody, wince-inducing detail!
The fighting system also gets overhauled with offensive/defensive meters to manage rather than relying on quick combos. This shift to more calculated, footsies-based combat appealed to hardcore tournament players.
According to Steam charts, MK11 still pulls over 2K concurrent daily players on PC alone as fighters keep mastering its intricate mechanics and matchups (a rarity for single player oriented games).
Ramped Up Content Plans
MK11 keeps players hooked with steadily updated character rosters, game modes and seasonal events. Kombat Pack DLC reveals generate hype every few months like mini-announcements.
The aftermath storyline and Kombat Pack 2 surprised everyone by adding series icons like Rain, Mileena and Rambo(!) out of left field. This robust post-launch support shows how Netherrealm adapts to community feedback.
Considering leaked dialogue data references potential MK11 guests like Evil Dead‘s Ash Williams, I speculate at least 2 more years of content drops before MK12‘s announcement.
The Franchise Sales Juggernaut
With surging MK11 sales showing no signs of stopping (15 million and counting!), Mortal Kombat as a series hits a whopping 73 million copies moved life-to-date.
Once MK11 inevitably crosses 20+ million units, the series will likely crack 100 million sales across all installments. An incredible achievement for a game that built its legacy on violent spectacle and shock value!
Of course, the elephant in the room is figuring out where MK12 goes next… how do you top MK11‘s breakout success? As an MK superfan, I‘m excited to see Netherrealm raise the bar again when Shang Tsung eventually invites us to "test our might" in a few years!
So in summary, yes – MK11 has massively outpaced and outsold MKX commercially thanks to refined gameplay, gorgeous visuals and ongoing content support from Netherrealm Studios. Here‘s to that success continuing into the 12th canonical installment!
