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    Mortal Kombat 1 Will Not Have Cross-Play at Launch

    An unfortunate drawback

    NetherRealm Studios has announced that Mortal Kombat 1 will not have cross-play when the game launches next week. They will add the feature to the game after its release.

    Mortal Kombat 1 is the long-anticipated next entry in the beloved Mortal Kombat franchise. The game will release on September 19 and will feature a wide variety of unique characters and brand-new ways to play. Tomorrow, NRS will have a Kombat Kast dedicated to the last major information about the game before it releases next week.

    Cross-Play Delayed in Mortal Kombat 1

    Shang Tsung Mortal Kombat 1

    In a recent tweet, NetherRealm Studios confirmed the delay:

    Launch is just around the corner and we can’t wait for everyone to sink their teeth into #MK1. Regarding Kross-Play, it will not be available at launch, but know we are hard at work at implementing the feature into the game and it will be koming post launch.
     
    Cross-play is a necessary feature that several fighting games have implemented over the last few years. Games like Street Fighter 6, King of Fighters XV, and the upcoming Tekken 8 include cross-play. Despite how many features Mortal Kombat 1 includes, not having cross-play is a massive setback. Hopefully, it will be added to the game shortly after it first launches.
     

    Earlier today, NetherRealm Studios revealed the launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1. The trailer showed off the first major footage for Shang Tsung and the last confirmed character in the roster, Reiko. The company will air a new Kombat Kast tomorrow dedicated to the few characters that have not yet been revealed for the game, including Shang Tsung. Fans should stay tuned for more information on the gameplay in Mortal Kombat 1 in the coming days.

    Lastly, the game will release on September 19. It will be available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. For more details, check out our official guide compendium here.

    Saras Rajpal
    Saras Rajpal
    Saras is a passionate creative writer, with a love for immersive sims, superhero games, and Persona. He is currently writing a thesis about Persona 5 and is pursuing a career as a full-time writer.

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