NetherRealm Studios has revealed that next week’s update will bring crossplay mechanics to Mortal Kombat 1, linking PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players. It has been dubbed ‘Krossplay’, of course – but no more information has been provided by NetherRealm at present.
Fans of the famous fighting franchise were quick to point out that Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 have had crossplay features since release, and some have dubbed the update ‘too little, too late’ – but it’s still a big win for players trying to play with their friends across platforms.
It’s (Still) In Our Blood
Mortal Kombat 1’s last sales update stressed that the game had sold 3 million copies – that was back in November. Since then, the game has slipped down the charts – but drip-fed content updates and patches are keeping it relevant in the fighting game community.
Next week, some top-tier characters are making their way into Mortal Kombat 1. We’ll see the arrival of John Cena’s Peacemaker character – voiced by the man himself – and a female version of Johnny Cage known as Janet Cage. The latter character will be available exclusively as a Kameo character, the supporting roster that can jump in to back up a fighter when needed.
The ‘Krossplay’ update will hit Mortal Kombat 1 on February 28, 2024.
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