During the recent Nintendo Direct livestream, Atari, Digital Eclipse, and NetherRealm Studios jointly announced an exciting development for fans of the iconic fighting franchise: the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection will make its digital debut on consoles and PC on October 30th. This highly anticipated digital release arrives nearly two months prior to its physical counterpart, which is slated for December 12th.
The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection distinguishes itself by employing Digital Eclipse`s acclaimed `interactive documentary` approach. This method, previously celebrated in titles like Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka, offers players an unparalleled journey through the history of the legendary fighting series. The collection is further enriched with exclusive interviews featuring the franchise`s visionary co-creators, Ed Boon and John Tobias, providing unique insights into its enduring legacy.
A Comprehensive Roster of Klassic Titles
This extensive compilation brings together 11 standalone Mortal Kombat games, meticulously curated from their various arcade, console, and handheld iterations. A complete list of the included titles is as follows:
- Mortal Kombat (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear)
- Mortal Kombat II (Arcade, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, 32X)
- Mortal Kombat 3 (Arcade, SNES, Genesis)
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Arcade, WaveNet Arcade, SNES)
- Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PlayStation)
- Mortal Kombat 4 (Arcade)
- Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero (PlayStation)
- Mortal Kombat Special Forces (PlayStation)
- Mortal Kombat Advance (Game Boy Advance)
- Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (Game Boy Advance)
- Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (Game Boy Advance)
The digital version of the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection will be available for purchase starting October 30th across a wide range of platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. While pre-orders for the physical editions (launching December 12th) are already live, digital pre-orders for PC and all console platforms, excluding Nintendo Switch, are scheduled to commence on September 15th.
Beyond the Mortal Kombat announcement, the same Nintendo Direct broadcast also featured other significant news. This included details on the company`s plans for the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary celebration, revealing several new game announcements and a preliminary look at the forthcoming cinematic release, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Additionally, solid release dates were confirmed for eagerly awaited Switch 2 titles such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2, and Final Fantasy VII Intergrade, alongside fresh installments in the popular Fire Emblem and Pokémon franchises.