| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Original Game | Mortal Kombat (2011) / Komplete Edition | | Kratos Availability | PS3 exclusive | | PC Release Date | July 3, 2013 (via Steam) | | Reason for Exclusion | Sony owned the rights to Kratos as a character; cross-platform licensing for PC was never negotiated. | | Mod Status | Completed, fully functional (2015–2016 peak development) |
If you are looking for a less technical solution, you might find "Skin Swap" mods that put Kratos’ texture over a character like Stryker. However, those lack the unique animations and voice work. Always prioritize the full script mod.
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A note on ethics: This mod requires no emulation or BIOS files. It repackages assets from the PS3 disc. You should legally own a copy of Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition on PS3 or Vita to technically own the Kratos data.
This guide shows a straightforward, conservative method to install the Kratos character mod (from God of War) into Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) on PC using a typical community mod package. Assumes Windows PC and Steam or disc installation of MK9. mk9 kratos pc mod
Backup original files
Extract mod archive
Read the mod’s included README
Use the mod installer or manual replacement | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Original
Replace animations (if included)
Update scripts/config (if required)
Verify file permissions
Launch the game (offline recommended)
Troubleshooting (common fixes)
When NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat (2011), Sony secured a deal. Kratos would be a playable fighter, but only on the PS3 version. Xbox 360 and PC players were left with a roster that felt incomplete. While the PC port (released later in 2013) boasted better textures and performance, it lacked the soul of that crossover.
For years, PC players assumed Kratos was lost media. However, dataminers discovered something interesting in 2018: The MK9 engine actually contained placeholder hooks for guest characters. The PC version, built off the Vita and PS3 codebase, still had remnant data regarding Kratos’ move set logic, even if the models and textures were scrubbed.
No DMCA takedowns have been issued as of 2026. If you are looking for a less technical