Digital Eclipse has announced that an Online Arcade feature is currently in development for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. According to the developer, it will give players “the opportunity to create private or public rooms, select the games they want to play, and invite friends to join in. Each room can host up to 16 players, and multiple games can be played simultaneously.” The mode will launch “a few weeks after launch.” The lack of online modes and lobbies is notably one of the many issues players have complained about especially on Steam. Among other complaints include the input lag and issues with rollback netcode glitches. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
The full details:
An Online Arcade feature is currently in development, which will give players the opportunity to create private or public rooms, select the games they want to play, and invite friends to join in. Each room can host up to 16 players, and multiple games can be played simultaneously; think of it as your personal Mortal Kombat game room, filled with just the games you love most (including multiples of any given game – so if you want two MKII machines, you can do that!). On individual games within the room, players rotate playing in a classic arcade “winner stays” queue structure or they can choose to simply spectate. This lobby feature is much more robust than Quick Match and is more ambitious than Digital Eclipse has done in its previous games, so it demands additional testing both internally and from external partners before it’s ready for players to enjoy. We expect this feature to be added via an update within a few weeks after launch, but this is dependent on internal and first-party approval timeframes, which can vary between platforms. Keep an eye on our socials for updates.
The game’s details:
Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection includes all the essential games from Mortal Kombat‘s early years. Experience the legendary origins of the franchise with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.
Digital Eclipse’s interactive documentary format explores how Mortal Kombat changed the way society perceived video games. By using digitized humans as player sprites in an over-the-top, martial-arts fighter, the game thrilled players, shocked critics, and laid the foundation for a franchise that has thrived for more than 30 years. Hear firsthand from the original development team of Ed Boon, John Tobias, John Vogel, and Dan Forden, along with other exclusive interviews, rare concept art, vintage marketing materials, and archival video footage.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection also lets players explore Mortal Kombat lore, with a timeline of the original series’ storyline and comprehensive character histories that offer stories, secrets, and glimpses behind the scenes at their creation.
Key FeaturesMultiple Iconic Editions
– Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics along with well loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases.
Online Play – Engage in online battles enhanced by rollback netcode—engineered to preserve the precision of every attack, even with players across vast distances.
No More Secrets – At the touch of a button, unlock all secret characters, change game settings, and access the buried developer menus to play the games your way.
Interactive Documentary – Deep behind-the-scenes content chronicles the history of the franchise, featuring exclusive new interviews with original Mortal Kombat developers Ed Boon, John Tobias, Dan Forden, John Vogel, and dozens more.
The Full Story – Detailed character histories and timelines trace the epic narrative of Earthrealm, Outworld, and Edenia through the arcade era.
Included Games
Mortal Kombat – 1992 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear)
Mortal Kombat II – 1993 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, 32X)
Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 – 1995 (Arcade, WaveNet Arcade, SNES)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy – 1996 (PlayStation)
Mortal Kombat 4 – 1997 (Arcade)
Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero – 1997 (PlayStation)
Mortal Kombat Special Forces – 2000 (PlayStation)
Mortal Kombat Advance – 2001 (Game Boy Advance)
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance – 2002 (Game Boy Advance)
Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition – 2003 (Game Boy Advance)
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