For residents in Russia and Belarus, Mortal Kombat 1 came with an unexpected hurdle: multiplayer access was blocked. The single player campaign and challenge towers remain available, yet many players hoped to compete online. A workaround exists, and this guide details how to approach it without getting blocked.
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You can enable a VPN to restore multiplayer, but methods differ by platform. On consoles, sharing internet from a PC or phone with a foreign IP is usually needed and may involve paid services. Free options tend to slow connections and degrade performance. Fortunately, there is a way to reconnect to the servers without altering the IP. The exact steps depend on the platform, but with proper setup players can again access all modes of Mortal Kombat 1.
How to play Mortal Kombat 1 multiplayer on PC?
The setup flow is outlined below:
- Move the mouse to the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and right click the taskbar. Choose Taskbar Options.
- Open the article At home in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Select Network and Internet.
- Open Configure adapter settings and click the current connection. Choose Characteristics.
- Choose IP Version 4 TCP IPv4. Click it and open Characteristics.
- Find Use the following DNS server addresses and enter 176.99.11.77 in the first line and 80.78.247.254 in the second.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
How to play Mortal Kombat 1 multiplayer on PS5?
Installation steps:
- Open Institutions and select Net.
- Choose Establishing a connection to the Internet.
- Open Additional settings and select DNS settings.
- Enter 176.99.11.77 for the primary line and 80.78.247.254 for the secondary.
How to play Mortal Kombat 1 multiplayer on Xbox?
The approach is straightforward:
- Open Institutions and go to Network Settings.
- Enter Additional settings.
- In DNS settings choose Manually.
- Enter 176.99.11.77 and 80.78.247.254 in the top lines.
- Restart the Xbox.
How to play Mortal Kombat 1 multiplayer on Nintendo Switch?
The process is simple:
- Open System settings.
- Choose Internet settings.
- Select the Wi Fi source in use.
- Open Change settings and then DNS settings.
- Enter 176.99.11.77 on the top line and 80.78.247.254 on the bottom line.
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Notes: the information presented here is compiled to help players maintain access to online play in restricted regions.
Sources: VG Times