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Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection: A New Hope for Fighting Game Preservation

LOS ANGELES, CA — Digital Eclipse is stepping up to tackle one of the biggest challenges in gaming: preserving fighting games. The launch of the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection aims to make classic titles accessible for modern gamers.
Many fighting games, regardless of their popularity or cultural significance, are difficult to play on contemporary systems. Classic titles like earlier versions of Tekken and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike are trapped on obsolete consoles or face issues with poor ports. Digital Eclipse has a solid track record in this arena, having developed collections for franchises such as Tetris and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection will include multiple versions of iconic games from the series, including arcade and console iterations. Players can explore versions including the SNES release and the Genesis adaptation, catering to diverse preferences.
Notably, the collection features lesser-known entries, such as the Game Boy Advance version of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance and the 32X edition of Mortal Kombat II. With the inclusion of these unique adaptations, Digital Eclipse hopes to cater to both newcomers and long-time fans.
Each game will support online multiplayer featuring rollback netcode, enhancing the gaming experience by allowing players to compete against each other online. Stephen Frost from Digital Eclipse emphasized the complexity of adding online capabilities to these classic titles, marking a significant achievement if executed properly.
The Kollection is set to offer more than just games; it will include developer interviews, archival materials, and a timeline tracking the history of Mortal Kombat characters and realms. This archival approach is geared towards not only preserving the games but also educating players about their history.
Despite the immense effort behind this project, Digital Eclipse acknowledges challenges in preserving every title in the franchise. As Frost pointed out, the technical difficulties associated with transitioning from Mortal Kombat’s 2D roots to the fully 3D Mortal Kombat 4 remain a significant hurdle.
Overall, the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is promising to deliver an extensive look at Mortal Kombat’s history, featuring beloved classics and intriguing off-shoots. Digital Eclipse aims to ensure these classic games can be enjoyed by a new generation.