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Mortal Kombat 1 Tops Sales, But Lags Behind Predecessors

8/12/2025

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Mortal Kombat 1 has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 6.2 million copies and claiming the title of the best-selling fighting game of this console generation. However, it falls short compared to its predecessors, Mortal Kombat X and 11, which sold 12 million and 15 million copies. The fierce competition continues, with Street Fighter 6 also making waves at 5 million copies sold.

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Story summary

Mortal Kombat 1 has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 6.2 million copies and claiming the title of the best-selling fighting game of this console generation. However, it falls short compared to its predecessors, Mortal Kombat X and 11, which sold 12 million and 15 million copies. The fierce competition continues, with Street Fighter 6 also making waves at 5 million copies sold.