Mortal Kombat is headed back to its roots. Announced during today’s PlayStation State of Play, the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection will bring together some of the most iconic entries in the series—all modernized with rollback netcode and enhanced for new consoles. It’s a surprising nod to the franchise’s history, arriving just as Mortal Kombat 1 officially ends its update cycle.
Legacy of Kombat
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First released in arcades in 1992, the original Mortal Kombat quickly became known for its brutal combat, digitized actors, and signature fatalities. What followed was a series of sequels that helped define the fighting game genre, from Mortal Kombat II’s refined mechanics to Mortal Kombat 4’s early leap into 3D. Now, fans will be able to revisit those classics with online play, visual upgrades, and access to content without cryptic codes.
Confirmed Games in the Collection
- 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
Modern Enhancements
Digital Eclipse and NetherRealm Studios are promising full online support with rollback netcode, a major quality-of-life feature for competitive players. According to Sony’s official blog, the collection will unlock every secret from the start—no more fatalities hidden behind cheat codes or trial-and-error menus. Exactly how this system works remains “a secret,” but we’ll learn more before launch later this year.
Final Thoughts
Whether you started on arcade cabinets or a Game Boy, the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is shaping up to be a love letter to every era of the franchise. And with rollback netcode baked in, it’s not just nostalgia—it’s ready to fight in 2025.
