Oh man, let me just dive into this Mortal Kombat chaos. So, August 1 was like a big news day. Atari and Digital Eclipse tossed out this bombshell — they’re chucking Mortal Kombat Trilogy into this mix called Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. But wait, they didn’t spill all the beans on which versions are landing in that package. Is it just me, or is this one of those “wait and see” situations that drive you nuts?
Now, picture this: It’s October 1996. I’m talking about sitting in front of a PlayStation, eyes glued to Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Somehow, that combo of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 vibes, blended with the OG stages and fighters, just clicked. Oh, and Brutality finishers? Yeah, those were a thing. “Aggressor bar”? Boosts your speed and damage like a quick sugar rush. Ah, the memories. Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64 – all those old-school platforms got a taste too. Nostalgia’s a weird beast, huh?
Fast forward to today and boom! Trilogy’s inclusion in the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection catches the fans off guard. Kinda like why I’d be surprised to find pineapple on a pizza at a party. Anyway, they’re mixing Trilogy with other MK gems like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Advance… you get the vibe. And yeah, Digital Eclipse and Atari did this snazzy trailer thing showing off the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection in physical form, available for pre-order.
Now, the price. Standard, Deluxe, and Kollector’s Editions are starting at $49.99, $69.99, and $149.99. Pretty steep, huh? The fancy Kollector’s Edition has goodies like a Goro controller holder. Random? Definitely. But hey, who am I to judge?
Oh, heads up if you’re a Switch 2 fan. You’re looking at an extra $10 for each edition. And forget about a Game-Key Card. Instead, you’ll get to choose some fancy slipcase covers featuring Scorpion, Smoke, Reptile, or Sub-Zero if you pre-order. And I think they’re shipping these out by December 12. But don’t hold me to it, I’ve got a memory like a sieve sometimes.
Anyway – wait, no – where was I? Right, the release date rumors. I heard whispers about a late September launch, but they’re playing coy, mentioning a vague 2025 release window. With Evo fighting game tournament stuff happening, perhaps we’ll finally get the date. You know how these things go – kind of like waiting for a bus that may or may not show.
So, that’s the deal. Mortal Kombat’s still swinging years later, like a nostalgic fever dream. Isn’t it funny how things come full circle? Or maybe that’s just me.
