Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Brings Classic Fighting Franchise to Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms

Digital Eclipse has officially announced the highly anticipated 'Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection,' an extensive compilation and interactive documentary chronicling the formative years of one of the most iconic fighting game franchises.

Renowned for their work in restoring and celebrating classic video games, Digital Eclipse is set to deliver a definitive retro experience for Mortal Kombat fans and newcomers alike across multiple platforms—including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam—with the launch planned for later this year. First developed by legendary studio Midway Games, Mortal Kombat burst onto the arcade scene in 1992, quickly growing into a cultural phenomenon.

The Legacy Kollection aims to serve as both a playable anthology and an interactive documentary, highlighting the groundbreaking work that shaped the franchise.

According to Digital Eclipse, the project "unites a substantial library of titles from Mortal Kombat’s early history," incorporating multiple versions from platforms like Arcade, SNES, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, 32X, and Game Boy Advance. The initial game lineup confirmed for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection spans the full spectrum of the series’ early evolution: - 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, SNES - Mortal Kombat 4 (1997): Arcade - Mortal Kombat Advance (2001): Game Boy Advance - Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002): Game Boy Advance - Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (2003): Game Boy Advance One of the standout features of this comprehensive collection is support for online play with rollback netcode, ensuring smooth and competitive experiences for players worldwide.

In addition to the games themselves, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will include an impressive archive of artwork and behind-the-scenes video footage.

Interviews with franchise luminaries Ed Boon, John Tobias, Dan Forden, and John Vogel have been carefully integrated, offering fans an unprecedented look into the creative process and the legacy of Mortal Kombat. Digital Eclipse’s approach not only celebrates the competitive legacy of the series but also positions the Kollection as a vital historical document for interactive entertainment.

By combining faithfully emulated releases with archival materials, the studio continues its mission to preserve and contextualize gaming’s most influential works. With Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection scheduled for release later in 2024, players across the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can look forward to revisiting these arcade classics with modern enhancements and exclusive documentary content.

Stay tuned for more updates as Digital Eclipse brings this legendary fighting series back to today’s platforms.

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