Let the game sit idle on the main menu for 30 minutes if modes or characters appear locked.
Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) is known for its heavy reliance on online connectivity for progression and rewards, making an "offline install" a topic of significant interest for players with limited internet or those seeking long-term preservation. While you can install and play the core game without an active connection, you must navigate specific installation steps and understand the significant gameplay limitations of playing entirely offline.
Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) is a game designed with a , even for its single-player content. While a physical disc version exists (PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X), a true 100% offline installation is not possible on any platform due to mandatory patches, day-one updates, and core game mode restrictions.
If you own the Ultimate Edition, you must insert the second "Data Disc" first to install the bulk of the content, followed by the "Play Disc." 2. Xbox One and Xbox Series X (Physical Disc)
This often happens if the game is trying to connect to a non-existent server. To fix this on PC:
| Platform | Base Game Size | Ultimate/Complete Size | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~48.8 GB | ~91 GB - 103.5 GB | | PS4 | ~43.41 GB | ~50 GB | | Xbox One | ~39.96 GB | ~50 GB | | Nintendo Switch | ~20 GB | ~32 GB |