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Georgian duo Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava delivered a Mortal Kombat–themed figure skating routine at the Winter Olympics, with Berulava as Sub-Zero and Metelkina as Kitana; the playful routine earned 75.46 points and silver behind Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara.
Georgian skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava delivered a Mortal Kombat–themed Exhibition Gala routine at the Olympics, wearing Sub-Zero and Kitana costumes and skating to Techno Syndrome with faux punches and signature moves; the performance thrilled the crowd since Exhibition Gala events are judged by the audience, not a panel of experts.
The physical version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for Switch and Switch 2 does not include Mortal Kombat 4 on the game card due to timing issues; players must download it separately via updates or patches, while the PlayStation 5 version includes all games on the disc.
The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection received Hotfix 110525 on Steam to fix crashes, desync issues, and visual bugs, with plans for an 'Online Arcade' update in the future.
Digital Eclipse released a hotfix for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to reduce input lag on PlayStation, improve online audio and connection stability, and fix various game-specific issues, with further updates planned for other platforms.
Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launched with significant online and AI issues, leading to refunds for some PS5 players; the developer is actively working on patches to fix these problems, with updates already available on Steam and more expected soon.
Sony is offering refunds for the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection due to player complaints about the game's AI being overly difficult and retaining original arcade mechanics, which some players find unacceptable in a modern context. Despite policies generally not allowing digital game returns, Sony appears to be making exceptions in this case, possibly due to the widespread dissatisfaction and technical issues like input lag. The situation raises questions about preserving original game experiences versus player expectations for modern remasters.
Some players have successfully received refunds from the PS Store for the newly released Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection on PS5 and PS4 due to severe technical issues like input lag, with similar refunds reported on other platforms. Developer Digital Eclipse has acknowledged the problems and promised fixes.
Digital Eclipse released a patch for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection on Steam, improving audio, stability, and gameplay features, with plans for an online arcade mode allowing private lobbies and online play, though crossplay support is not confirmed.
Digital Eclipse announced that the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will receive post-launch updates including an Online Arcade feature for creating private or public game rooms and The Khronicle of the Realms, an illustrated history of the series' epic conflicts, both coming soon via updates. The Online Arcade will support up to 16 players per room, with multiple games playable simultaneously, and The Khronicle will be added within The Krypt at no extra cost, enhancing the fan experience with historical context. The collection is now available on Nintendo Switch, including a physical release.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for Switch 2 offers an extensive collection of 23 classic Mortal Kombat titles with a detailed documentary, making it a must-have for fans and newcomers alike. However, online play at launch is problematic, with limited options and significant technical issues, so players should wait for updates before engaging online.
The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection for PS5 is a comprehensive and well-presented archive of the franchise's early titles, featuring high-quality emulation, extensive supplementary content, and a nostalgic experience, though it is marred slightly by unfinished online features.
A streamer has created a mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that transforms combat into Mortal Kombat-style fights with blood, fatalities, and animations, including humorous and violent finishers like explosive coughs and train executions, with community involvement in idea generation.
A previously unreleased Liu Kang fatality from the original 1992 Mortal Kombat has been revealed, showcasing a brutal move that was never included in the game, highlighting the game's early development and creative process.
Dan Forden, the iconic voice behind Mortal Kombat's 'Toasty!', is leaving NetherRealm Studios after 37 years, marking a significant change for the franchise as the studio shifts focus to new projects amid recent sales challenges and delays in upcoming releases.