The recent physical release of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 has stirred up quite a buzz, but not all of it is positive. In fact, if you're one of the fans who picked up this collection, there’s a significant detail that might leave you feeling disappointed.
It turns out that Mortal Kombat 4 is not included on the game cartridge itself. This revelation has been confirmed by Digital Eclipse and Atari, who stated that players will need to download this particular title separately. Many fans were taken aback by this news, as it was recently uncovered shortly after the game's arrival in stores.
Digital Eclipse addressed this situation on social media, explaining that the build for the Switch had to be submitted well ahead of its release date, and unfortunately, MK4 was not ready in time to be included. Instead, it has been made available as downloadable content post-launch. They emphasized, "MK4 did not make it to the Switch cart in time for physical release. The Switch build had to be submitted for production far in advance of the release date, and MK4 was just not ready. All other platforms have MK4 included."
For those looking to fully enjoy the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Atari has updated its official website to inform users that they should connect their Nintendo Switch to the store to download necessary patches. These updates promise to add additional content, including the much-anticipated MK4, along with performance enhancements.
Interestingly, we’ve learned from our sources at Nintendo Life that the physical version of the Kollection for the Switch 2 arrives with Version 1.0.1, requiring a day-one update to access Mortal Kombat 4 and other features of the game. This clarification reiterates previous statements from Digital Eclipse regarding the inclusion of content on the cartridges for Nintendo systems.
It’s worth noting that this omission only affects the Nintendo versions of the game; the physical edition for PlayStation 5 comes complete with every title in the Kollection already on the disc. Furthermore, Digital Eclipse has hinted that if a future reprint of the Switch cartridges occurs, it may include Mortal Kombat 4 right off the bat.
As we continue to follow this story, we'll keep you updated on any important changes related to the physical release of the Legacy Kollection. If you’re a fan of the series, how do you feel about having to download a key title separately? Is this a common practice that you find acceptable, or does it take away from the experience of owning a physical copy? Share your thoughts below!
