Acquisition of Mortal Kombat 1 in Russia on PC, PS5 and Xbox is fraught with a number of difficulties: the project is closed on Steam, EGS does not allow buying games from the Russian Federation, and the PS Store in Russia is officially disabled. But even in such conditions, there are ways to give developers money.
In the guide, we will consider the options for buying physical and digital copies of Mortal Kombat 1 in Russia on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Mortal Kombat 1 edition selection
There are 3 editions of MK1 in total:
- Standard Edition: Base Game + Shang Tsung Pre-Order.
- Premium Edition: All of the above + early access to the game on September 14, 5 days ahead of release, plus DLC characters, 6 new playable characters, 5 new cameo characters, Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, 1250 in-game currency.
- Kollector's Edition: A physical edition with collectibles. In addition to the above and minus currency, the edition will include a miniature of Liu Kang, an exclusive metal case, a limited edition of MK art cards, a special color for Liu Kang, a beautiful collectible box and 2700 in-game currency.
Pre-order will also grant access to the open beta test scheduled for August.
How to buy Mortal Kombat 1 in Russia in 2023
Let's discuss how to purchase the following versions:
- Steam version through direct sales platforms.
- Epic Games Store version through third-party exchanges.
- A Playstation version that requires a new, foreign account to be created to regain access to the PS Store.
- Xbox version with a foreign account.
- Official physical copy in stores.
How to buy Mortal Kombat 1 on Steam
All methods are working with the only prerequisite: the Steam account to which the game is downloaded must be to foreign. There is no need for accounts in other countries only if you purchase global keys that are activated everywhere.
Process Steam Account Region Changes detailed in a separate manual.
Through marketplaces
The Funpay game value exchange will help you buy / pre-order accounts or MK1 keys. The exchange takes place with other merchant users, but is convenient and almost 100% secure:
- Create personal account on the site.
- Type in the search engine Mortal Kombat 1 and select a category.
- A list of products from sellers will open. In the MK1 category, you can filter offers by gaming platforms and editions.
- In the list, select the offer of interest by evaluating its description, rating and duration of work on the site of its seller.
- On the page of the selected offer, additionally read the description of the product: there is a lot of useful information in the order of its provision. Once again, evaluate the reputation of the seller, user comments regarding the goods sold by him. Questions regarding the transaction can be asked in the chat before it is made in order to have detailed information.
If all aspects are satisfactory, then select the payment method and buy the goods, as in any other online marketplace. Russian cards and QIWI are available for payment. The most important thing is to carefully consider the choice of the seller in order to avoid conflicts in the future. Although Funpay is a safe platform, be careful when choosing a counterparty: even the most secure exchanges have dishonorable users.
Look for Mortal Kombat 1 on another game value marketplace - Plati Market. The site has a category with the game and a list of offers. The procedure for working on the platform is identical to that described above.
Via QIWI wallet for tenge (Kazakhstan)
This method works, but subject to the availability of QIWI Kazakhstan with the "Main" status, which requires confirmation of the user's passport data. Also keep in mind that this method requires foreign Steam to work properly.
Explained in the manual how to buy steam games on a foreign account from Kazakhstani QIWI wallet.
Through a gift card
Cards with amounts to replenish the Steam Internal Wallet are sold on a number of sites and are available in various currencies:
- Keysforgamers - one of the safest exchanges that gives a guarantee for the product, and also has its own support service, whose function also includes mediation of conflicts between the seller and the buyer.
- funpay - An option with many offers at an affordable price. Study the reputation of sellers before a deal.
- Plati Market is also a free platform where everyone can sell and buy game goods. Responsibly evaluate the reputation of the seller before the transaction.
Regardless of which exchange of the presented ones is chosen, it remains important 1 rule: The currency of the gift card must match the region of the Steam account.
To transfer money from a card to an account:
- Open your account.
- Select "My wallet».
- Click the link "Steam wallet or gift card code».
- Type the code into the window.
Money, as a rule, goes to the Steam internal wallet instantly, after which you can make a purchase.
Is it possible to send the game as a gift from Kazakhstan or another country
This loophole worked for a while, but is now covered. Your friend will meet an announcement from the screenshot.
How to buy Mortal Kombat 1 from the Epic Games Store
In fact, the EGS store does not function in Russia, but accounts with a pre-ordered version of the game are already available on sites such as funpay. There are standard and premium editions to choose from. There is no key activation function in EGS, so the option with accounts for this platform is the only one.
How to buy Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5 via PS Store
The in-game store Playstation, PS Store, on the territory of the Russian Federation and on Russian accounts is blocked. This limitation can be circumvented by creating a foreign account:
- Come on PS official site from a foreign IP.
- On the home page of the site, click on the login account, then click on the registration.
- The first parameter during registration will be the choice of location. From the list, select any country where there are no sanctions. We recommend enabling Turkey, and later we will explain how to create a Turkish virtual card for purchases in the PS Store.
- Fill in other fields, complete the registration.
See the guide for details creating a foreign Playstation account.
Sign in to your account on your PS5 console. Before you start buying any items in the store, play free games in the store for a couple of days so as not to arouse suspicion about your account, then proceed with the purchase. Choose 1 of 2 payment options:
- Foreign bank card. In its absence, use our guide and create a virtual Turkish map.
- An internal wallet in the PS Store, topped up with gift cards. The latter can be acquired on the sites funpay и Keysforgamers. Notethat the currency of the selected card must match the currency of the selected region. Redeem cards in your account by selecting Redeem Codes.
How to buy Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox through the Microsoft Store
The method of purchasing MK1 in Russia on the Xbox is not much different from that of the Playstation. Ingredients of a successful purchase:
- Foreign account. Create it on Microsoft website.
- Foreign bank or gift cards. If there is no first, then buy the second on the exchanges Keysforgamers or funpay.
If you have a Kazakhstan bank card, you don’t even have to create a new personal account and just change the region to an existing one. How to do this, see guide to buying games on xbox.
Buying an account with Mortal Kombat 1 (the easiest way)
Game goods exchange Keysforgamers is the safest platform for placing game values, with a guarantee for the product and a working support service. The site already has an MK1 category with offers for pre-order accounts.
To purchase items that are not normally available on Keysforgamers:
- Create account on the site.
- Search in a search engine MK1 offers. There are offers for all platforms, even the Nintendo Switch. Select the category with the gaming platform you are interested in, on which you are going to play.
- A list of products available for this platform will open.
Choose a product based on the following description details:
- Product type: key or account. As a rule, only accounts are available for pre-orders.
- Availability of activation in the Russian Federation. Global keys are usually available for activation in Russia. You can check the exact list of countries using the link in each product description (see screenshot).
- Reputation and transaction history of the seller.
It is better to resolve all issues in advance, for which a chat with the seller was created. If during the dialogue everything suits you, then put Mortal Kombat 1 in the basket and proceed to payment. Russian cards, of course, are accepted for payment.
FAQ
This section highlights frequently asked questions when buying games from Keysforgamers.
What should I do if the key, gift card or account login error does not work?
- Contact Keysforgamers technical support. Specialists are ready to help in solving any problems between the seller and the buyer.
What to do, if there was an error in the order?
- Write to Keysforgamers with the exact wording of your request so that they can assess the scope of the problem and start solving it as soon as possible.
What to do, if the wrong region was selected during the ordering process?
- Unfortunately, no one will be able to provide support in resolving this issue, since this technical moment must be monitored by the buyer PERSONALLY. There are NO refunds for this issue.
What information must be provided when requesting technical support?
- The order number and username are two of the most important things to keep in mind when contacting Keysforgamers. This is followed by a clearly formulated description of the problem, so as not to subsequently encounter many clarifying points that delay the process.
If you have any other difficulties, the support service is always online. Contact us - they will always answer you and try to help.
Buying a Mortal Kombat 1 Disc for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X
You can already pre-order the restart of the MK universe in stores:
- Videogame.net is already accepting orders, however, the price and delivery time are preliminary and may change at the time the goods arrive at the warehouse. There are versions for PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, as well as collectibles for PS5 and Xbox.
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