Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Crossplay Update Also Adds VRR Support via Patch 1.09/1.000.010
The most-requested feature for Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is finally here, and we’re referring to crossplay (krossplay?)!
Players will see the download appear as Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection update 1.09 on last-gen, and version 1.000.010 for current-gen consoles. This should be a significant download, and players will be glad to know that it also slots in VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support.
For the complete info on crossplay, VRR and the other changes, read on for the official patch notes.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Adds Crossplay in Latest Update Released in April
Krossplay
Krossplay is the Mortal Kombat series’ term for cross-platform online gameplay. When you’re in the mood to test your skills online against your best friends and favorite foes, you can now match up against opponents from any platform – PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC – no matter which platform you’re playing on!
Krossplay is supported in both Quick Play and Online Arcade modes. In Online Arcade, all players can join a hosted room, regardless of which hardware they’re using. The room code system implemented in the previous update makes this easy – just share your unique code with the folks you’d like to play with.
Krossplay is off by default, but can be activated under Online Options.
2-on-2 Kombat Online
Four games in the Kollection support 2-on-2 matches, where one player can use a team of two fighters against an opponent doing the same. These modes were previously only offered for offline play (officially, anyway, though we were impressed with the creative workarounds some players figured out), but we’re happy to confirm that 2-on-2 online kombat is now officially supported for online in Ultimate MK3 (Arcade), Ultimate MK3 (SNES), Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS1), and Mortal Kombat 4 (Arcade).
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate is now supported as a user-selectable option for certain platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch 2 (in handheld mode), and PC.
When your system’s VRR option is set to off (the default setting), the games are rendered at their native frame rate, but the monitor or TV being used ultimately dictates the frame rate players see, which is usually 60 Hz.
When your system’s VRR option is turned on, we can sync the monitor to the non-standard frame rates that were used on the original arcade games, which was usually around 53 Hz.
The result is a more accurate presentation that is preferred by some players. When VRR is turned on, you may also perceive an improvement in input latency. If you’re using hardware that supports VRR, toggle it on and try it out! If you’re not sure if your hardware supports VRR, here’s some helpful information.
Changelog
- Krossplay now enables players across all platforms to play online with other MK fans. PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC gamers can now meet and play in the same online lobbies or Quick Play sessions. (Note: Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy is not available for online Krossplay matches when playing on original Switch consoles.)
- The 2-on-2 modes featured in Ultimate MK3 (Arcade), Ultimate MK3 (SNES), Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS1) and Mortal Kombat 4 (Arcade) are now available for online play. These modes are designated with the words “2 on 2” when they are played in online rooms.
- In all supported games, players can select their level before an online match.
- Variable refresh rates (VRR) are now supported for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch 2 (handheld mode) and PC.
- Fixed an issue where the minimum connection strength option for rooms was not always working properly.
- Fixed an issue with Kombat Kard where replays could be accidently erased if unfavorited.
- Updated localization for various languages.
- Added various bug fixes and small improvements.
With the introduction of crossplay, VRR support and 2v2 Online, Digital Eclipse has delivered on the game’s three major features. While an update or two might still be released for bug fixes and the like, don’t expect any other new features to be introduced.
Even without crossplay available when it was released eight months ago, we spoke highly of the Legacy Kollection in our review.
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