Oops! Xbox Kinda-Sorta-Maybe Leaked the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Release Date?
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Some cheeky scamp at Xbox might've let slip the release date for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection a little early, and now the internet's having a right giggle waiting for the official word. Get ready to revisit those arcade classics!
Right, so it looks like someone at Xbox got a bit over-excited and may have accidentally ripped a hole in the release-date dimension for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. According to Eurogamer, the Xbox app briefly listed the collection with a September 29th/30th launch (depending on where you are, mate). Bloody hell, that's a bit of a spoiler, innit?
For those who've been living under a rock (or, you know, meticulously planning your flawless victory in other games), the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, as Digital Eclipse announced earlier this year, is basically a nostalgia bomb packed with arcade classics. We're talking *Mortal Kombat*, *Mortal Kombat 2*, *Mortal Kombat 3*, *Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3*, *Mortal Kombat 4*, and possibly more hidden gems. Think of it as a digital museum where you can also punch faces.
Of course, the date has now vanished faster than Sub-Zero after a particularly brutal ice clone combo. But, the internet never forgets, and some eagle-eyed fans grabbed screenshots. (Bless their cotton socks). Now, the rumour mill is churning faster than Scorpion's spear, with many reckoning we'll get an official confirmation – or, let's be honest, damage control – during Evo USA, which kicks off this Friday.
This Legacy Kollection isn't just a straight port, though. It's promising a deep dive into the lore, with a timeline of the original series and character histories. It's basically a digital Wikipedia page you can access while simultaneously performing fatalities. Sign me up!
And speaking of fatalities, let's not forget that *Mortal Kombat 2* (the film) is also hurtling towards us in October. We've even had a couple teasers, one showcasing Karl Urban as Johnny Cage (fair dinkum!), and another promising plenty of torso splitting. Looks like October is going to be a bloody good month for gore fans.
So, what does this all mean? Well, if the leak is accurate, we're only a couple of months away from reliving our arcade glory days. If not, well, at least we have Evo to look forward to. Either way, the hype train keeps rolling. Just try not to break anything while you're practicing your uppercuts, alright?
Tags: Mortal Kombat, Digital Eclipse, Xbox, Fighting Games, Retro Gaming
Original article: Eurogamer