Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks co-op

Split-screen for 2 players · full campaign in co-op

2005 · Mortal Kombat Team · 71/100

Split-screen

Yes

Xbox, PS2

Local

2 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: 2 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 2
Developer: Mortal Kombat Team, Midway Studios San Diego, Midway Studios Los Angeles
Series: Mortal Kombat

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-10-07

What it is

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game set in the Mortal Kombat universe. Players take on the roles of the iconic Shaolin monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao, either solo or in cooperative mode, as they defend Earthrealm against the threats of Outworld. The game offers a reimagining of the storyline from Mortal Kombat II.

Based on the events that occurred at the end of Mortal Kombat leading into Mortal Kombat II, the story begins with Earthrealm's warriors battling for their lives against Outworld's forces on Shang Tsung's island fortress. Liu Kang eventually confronts the sorcerer and gains the upper hand against him, only for Goro to enter the fray. While the heroes are distracted by this new threat, Shang Tsung is able to open a portal to Outworld and retreats with his evil allies as the fortress begins to crumble around them. Escaping, Liu Kang and Kung Lao find the Wu Shi Academy under attack from Baraka and his Tarkatans. Defeating them the duo decide to meet the threat head on, despite the odds, and battle through Outworld itself to face Shao Kahn in person.

Frequently asked

Does Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks have split screen?

Yes. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks has split screen on Xbox & PS2, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: not documented.

Does Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.