- The same quality Mortal Kombat gaming experience found in the 2011 console version of the game, now made portable at 60 frames per second through PS Vita
- New features and content exclusively for the PS Vita System, such as touchscreen fatalities and a balancing gameplay mechanic using PS Vita's accelerometer
- New play modes including a new Challenge Tower mode, and Test Your Slice and Test Your Might modes
- An extensive lineup of iconic warriors, and DLC previously for the console versions of the game
- Two-player support in ad hoc or Wi-Fi matches
