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Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5
NetherRealm Studios · 2020
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
47 /100
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is a fighting game that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features extreme violence and some sexual content.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
42
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.42 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers a deep fighting experience with extensive character customization and a cinematic story mode. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through intense combat.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game features extreme violence, some sexual content, and strong language. The focus on competitive play and online leaderboards may lead to social comparison and competitive toxicity. While there are no direct monetization schemes, the game does utilize some compulsion-loop design mechanics common in fighting games.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.