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Mortal Kombat 1developer NetherRealm Studios shares an update regarding its crossplay plans, revealing that the much-anticipated feature will arrive in February 2024. However, crossplay will not be supported in the Nintendo Switch version ofMortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1is the 12th mainline entry in the long-running fighting game series, acting as a soft reboot following the events ofMortal Kombat 11and its Aftermath DLC. The game launched on September 19 with a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes, but crossplay was not one of the supported features at launch. This past November, game directorEd Boon teased that crossplay would come toMortal Kombat 1in the near future, with additional features such as ping and Wi-Fi filters being under consideration. Boon also held a Twitter poll, allowingMortal Kombatfans to vote for their most desired online feature. Crossplay was the most-voted option by a considerable margin, but NetherRealm did not share any specific details about the feature until the December 13 Kombat Kast livestream.
During thelatest Kombat Kast, developers from NetherRealm Studios confirmed that the crossplay update will be released in February 2024 forMortal Kombat 1on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. TheNintendo Switch version ofMortal Kombat 1will not receive crossplay, likely because of technical limitations regarding this version of the game. Moreover, NetherRealm confirms the aforementioned Wi-Fi filter will be added toMortal Kombat 1in an update as well. The Wi-Fi filter allows players to turn down matches based on an opponent’s internet connection quality, allowing them to avoid hindrances such as lag and disconnects.
The developers state that patch notes forMortal Kombat 1’slatest update will be released soon, detailing additional balance changes, game adjustments, and bug fixes. This update will also bring various gameplay tweaks toMortal Kombat 1Kameo fighterssuch as Kano and Sonya Blade. Since Quan Chi will make hisMortal Kombat 1debut on December 14 for Kombat Pack owners, the update is expected to be released sometime within the next week. Quan Chi will be released on December 21 for allMortal Kombat 1players.
Although the Nintendo Switch version will not reap the benefits of crossplay, a notable portion oftheMortal Kombat 1player basewill finally be able to play online matches together. In addition, crossplay helps ensure that players will be able to find online matches more quickly and consistently since the player pool will be shared between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
