Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Faces Launch Issues—Digital Eclipse Responds and Patches Begin Rolling Out

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, developed by Digital Eclipse and recently released on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 5, has arrived amid both acclaim and significant technical challenges.

Launched as a homage to the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise, the Legacy Kollection provides fans with a carefully curated selection of classic titles and an immersive interactive documentary, earning a positive overall response from critics and players alike.

However, numerous users have reported substantial issues impacting the gameplay experience since day one. Among the most pressing problems are faulty online functionality and an imbalanced AI difficulty system.

Despite the game's impressive roster of titles and documentary content, users have noted that the online play falls short of expectations, impacting the collection's multiplayer appeal.

A particularly widespread concern is that lowering the in-game difficulty setting still does not provide sufficient relief for those struggling with the AI, making the game frustrating for newcomers and veterans alike.

These issues have been acknowledged by Digital Eclipse, and in some cases, PlayStation 5 players have reportedly received full refunds from Sony, underscoring the severity of the technical difficulties. Community feedback has been echoing across platforms, with one PlayStation 5 user describing the AI’s input reading as "extremely challenging to overcome," a sentiment echoed by several others in gaming forums and review threads.

The situation prompted a robust response from Digital Eclipse, with Head of Production Stephen Frost becoming a visible and communicative voice on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

In recent updates, Frost conveyed that the team is working tirelessly to address player grievances, sharing that he is "operating at full capacity to attend to the community’s concerns." Digital Eclipse has already taken action by deploying an initial patch for the PC version via Steam, addressing several critical issues such as audio synchronization in online matches, restoring missing sound files for the 32X version of Mortal Kombat II, and improving overall game stability.

The studio has confirmed that equivalent updates for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and other console platforms are imminent and will be rolled out as soon as they clear testing and certification. Looking ahead, Stephen Frost also confirmed that additional patches are scheduled for rapid testing, aiming to further enhance the stability and playability of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection across all supported hardware.

While the development team is laser-focused on refining the launch experience, players who are considering a purchase may wish to wait for further updates to address outstanding issues.

Meanwhile, the proactive approach of Digital Eclipse and transparent communication from its leadership signals a strong commitment to restoring the collection to its celebrated potential. Stay tuned to official channels and Digital Eclipse’s updates for the latest progress on Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection’s ongoing support.

For those interested in classic fighting game history, the collection remains a compelling offering, and with continued fixes, it is poised to deliver the definitive Mortal Kombat retro experience on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and beyond.

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