Unexpected Release: Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition

Remember when you’d just wander into a game store and, bam, something new just dropped? Well, that kinda happened with Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition. No smoke signals, no skywriting, just surprise! Here we are. Released in 2023, Mortal Kombat 1 did its usual number—critics loved it, it made some sweet cash, yada yada. Then, NetherRealm and Warner Bros. kinda went all-in, tossing in updates and DLC for fresh content.

Let’s talk Kombat Packs. These babies brought back some old school champs and even threw in some wildcards. Like Omni-Man and Peacemaker, right? And Homelander, because why not? Then they dropped Kombat Pack 2 with Ghostface—and I’m over here like, who asked for this? But hey, Conan the Barbarian and the scary T-1000 also joined the party. So, now the Definitive Edition bundles all these delightful bits together with the good ol’ base game.

Anyway—wait, are you still with me? This new edition is a sweet deal, priced at $69.99 for most consoles but just $59.99 if you’re a Switch loyalist. That’s like finding a hidden $10 in your winter coat. It’s got everything: the Khaos Reigns expansion, bundles of Kombat Packs, bonus characters, and even a Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage. Seriously, who thinks of these things?

Mind you, with the Nintendo Switch 2 creeping around the corner, I’d think there’s a goldmine there. But no dice, folks! The current Switch version kinda struggles—like, those visuals? Eek. But nothing’s happening on the Switch 2 front right now. Let’s face it, I’d dig a smoother Mortal Kombat on my tiny screen, but we can’t win ‘em all.

Oh, and mark your calendars or something. Mortal Kombat 2 movie’s hitting theaters on October 24. So, if you’re vibing on the franchise, there’s more to come. Whether you jump in with the Definitive Edition or just wait it out for the sequel—eh, your call. But hey, it’s all about that content buffet keeping us busy, right?

Hope that all made sense. Or not. Kinda lost track writing this. But you get the gist!