Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Test Codes Are Being Sold for Ridiculous Prices Online
A recent revelation has brought to light that some users have been taking advantage of the limited Mortal Kombat 1 stress test, by selling codes for access to try the game at exorbitantly high prices. The stress test codes were given to certain players who had registered for the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test on the Warner Bros. website.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the 12th installment in the main franchise, and serves as a direct sequel to Mortal Kombat 11. Although the game is not set to release until September 19, players can get early access with a code, which allows them to try out the fighting abilities of four characters.
While eBay listings for stress test codes are currently scarce, those that are available are being sold for anywhere between $180 to a staggering $810, with most listings hovering around the $200 mark. It is not surprising to see some taking advantage of the limited stock, as a similar situation occurred with the release of the Collector’s Edition of Final Fantasy 16. Unlike that instance, the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test codes were given out randomly to registered players, and the stress test is only open from June 23 until June 26.
Early eBay postings for Mortal Kombat 1 stress test codes started at an astonishing $1,000, which drew swift criticism from the game’s community. Those who held on to their stress test codes have mostly positive first impressions of the game. The three-day window to try out the game offers players time to adjust to the battle system and prepare for the official launch in September.
The unfortunate practice of scalping items of limited quantity will continue to grow as greed sets in for many who look to make quick cash and capitalize on the desperation of others. Anything from collector’s editions to accessories, such as the Switch N64 controller, have been listed on eBay for unreasonable prices. Fans who are eagerly awaiting the release of Mortal Kombat 1 should wait the additional two months to play the game in its entirety, or wait for beta access instead of draining their wallets dry.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on September 19 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A recent discovery exposed some users taking advantage of the limited Mortal Kombat 1 stress test, selling codes for access to try the game out at ridiculously-high prices. The stress test codes were given to certain players who registered for the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test on the Warner Bros. website.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the 12th installment — and second reboot — to the main franchise, excluding any off-shot games, and serves as a direct sequel to Mortal Kombat 11. While the game doesn’t officially release until September 19, players can jump into the action earlier than anticipated with a code, where they’ll try out four characters’s fighting ability.
While listings on eBay are scarce at the moment of this writing, they are selling for anywhere between $180 to as high as $810, with the remaining listings averaging around the $200 mark. It’s unsurprising to see the select few taking advantage of the limited stock, as Final Fantasy 16 suffered a similar fate with the release of its Collector’s Edition. Unlike that instance, the Mortal Kombat 1 stress test came in codes, available to those who registered and selected at random, but the stress test is only open from June 23 until June 26.
As the stress test codes for Mortal Kombat 1 were sent out on June 23, early eBay postings came in at a whopping price of $1,000, which received swift backlash from the game’s community. For those who have held on to their Mortal Kombat 1 stress test code, first impressions appear mostly positive from players who were wise not to sell them away. The three-day window to try the game out offers players with time to adjust to the battle system and be ready for the open-day launch.
The unfortunate event of scalping items of limited quantity will continue to grow as greed sets in for many looking to make quick cash and capitalize on the desperation of others. Anything from collector’s editions to accessories, such as the Switch N64 controller, have listed on eBay for unreasonable prices. Fans on the outside looking in should wait the additional two months to play the game in its entirety or wait their turn for beta access instead of draining their wallets dry.
Mortal Kombat 1 will release on September 19 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
