Mortal Kombat 1 Set For Cross-Play Launch In Early 2024
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc's NetherRealm Studios announced updates for Mortal Kombat 1, including cross-play support for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S by February 2024. However, Nintendo's Switch will not have cross-play initially. An upcoming update will introduce a Wi-Fi filter and character tweaks, with a focus on the DLC character Quan Chi, available for Early Access on Dec. 14 and for others on Dec. 21.
December 14, 2023 | 9:58 pm
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Nintendo's Switch will not initially support the new cross-play feature for Mortal Kombat 1, which may affect the game's popularity on the platform.
The lack of initial cross-play support for Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch might disappoint players on that platform, potentially leading to lower sales or engagement compared to other platforms, which could negatively impact Nintendo's stock in the short term.
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Warner Bros. Discovery's NetherRealm Studios is enhancing Mortal Kombat 1 with cross-play and other features, potentially increasing game sales and player engagement.
The announcement of new features such as cross-play and character updates for a popular game like Mortal Kombat 1 could lead to increased sales and player retention, which may have a positive impact on Warner Bros. Discovery's stock in the short term.
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