To play two players on Mortal Kombat 11 PS4, you need to set up a local versus match on a single console using two controllers. This guide covers exactly how to do that, from connecting your controllers to selecting your fighters and troubleshooting common issues.
What you need before you start
Before you can start a local match, make sure you have two PS4 controllers that are both charged and connected to the console. You will also need a second user profile or a guest account signed in on the console so the second player can join the game.
Step 1: Navigate to the fight menu
Using the first controller, launch Mortal Kombat 11 and wait for the main menu to appear. From the main menu, select the 'Fight' option.
Step 2: Select local mode
After selecting 'Fight', you will see several mode options. Choose the 'Local' option to set up a two-player match on the same screen.
Step 3: Have the second player join
Once you have selected Local mode, the character select screen will appear. The second player must press the Options button on their controller to join the match. This will add a second cursor to the screen, allowing both players to choose their fighters.
Step 4: Choose your fighters and customize the match
Both players can now select their preferred characters from the roster. Before the fight begins, you can also customize the match settings, including the stage, number of rounds, and difficulty. Adjust these to your liking, then start the battle.
Troubleshooting common two-player issues
If the second controller is not recognized when the player presses the Options button, check that the controller is properly connected to the PS4. Also confirm that a second user profile or guest account is signed in on the console. If the controller is assigned to the same profile as the first player, the game may not register it as a separate player. Reassign the controller to a different profile or sign in a guest account to resolve this.
A note on online play and Krossplay
This guide covers local two-player matches on a single PS4 console, which is different from online multiplayer. Mortal Kombat 11 does support Krossplay, allowing online matches between PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S players in Online Kasual game modes, but this feature does not apply to local two-player play. If you want to play with someone on a different console, you will need to set up an online match instead. If you need the basic steps to get a local fight started, you can play 2 players mortal kombat 11 with a straightforward controller setup. For a different classic experience, you might want to get mortal kombat 9 on PC, which offers its own local versus options on that platform.
