Key Highlights:
- Mortal Kombat Trilogy officially joins the upcoming Legacy Kollection, a set curated by Digital Eclipse.
- Physical editions confirmed, with three collectible tiers and a December 12 ship date for Standard and Deluxe Editions.
- Versions span PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2, PC.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is shaping up to be the most comprehensive archive the franchise has seen, and during EVO 2025, one of the community’s biggest requests was finally granted: Mortal Kombat Trilogy has been confirmed for inclusion.
The 1996 release was the culmination of the 2D era, bundling every fighter and stage from the series up to that point. It brought with it unique mechanics like Brutalities and the Aggressor Bar – features mostly left behind in later entries.
While it hasn’t been specified which version of Trilogy will appear in the Kollection, its addition adds significant value for long-time fans who consider it a peak of MK nostalgia. Babalities, Friendship, Animalities and more will all be back!
The Legacy Kollection doesn’t stop at Trilogy. It spans the original arcade and console versions of Mortal Kombat 1 through 4, handheld ports, and Game Boy Advance entries, all brought together in a single package.
Many of these titles are now equipped with online multiplayer and rollback netcode, enhancing both playability and preservation.
Digital Eclipse, known for its in-depth, interactive retrospectives, is also embedding a full-length documentary with over 25 interview subjects, including Ed Boon and John Tobias, tracking the franchise’s history, cultural impact, and legacy in fighting game evolution.
Another key part of the offering is the physical release, which will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Kollector’s. All Standard Editions include the core game and a pre-order bonus slipcover themed around one of four classic ninjas – Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Smoke or Reptile. This edition is priced at $59.99 and available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Switch 2. Notably, the Switch and Switch 2 versions ship with a game card containing the full game data, avoiding the increasingly criticised “download required” approach of recent third-party ports.
The Deluxe Edition, priced at $79.99, includes a steelbook case, arcade cabinet cards, lenticular art, posters, and merch that directly targets collectors and long-time arcade fans. This edition will be sold exclusively for PS5, Switch, and Switch 2.
The Kollector’s Edition is the most premium version of the set. It includes all items from the Deluxe Edition and adds a Goro controller holder statue, a hardcover art and lore book, a commemorative arcade token, and a pin set featuring both Sub-Zero and Scorpion. This edition is priced at $149.99 and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch, and Switch 2. Unlike the other two versions, the Kollector’s Edition does not yet have a confirmed shipping date, though pre-orders are already open via Atari and Limited Run Games and will run through August 31st.
There’s a deliberate design behind the physical rollout: digital storefronts may be the future, but there’s growing appetite for tangible ownership, especially among retro and legacy fans.
Each edition is tailored to different user profiles, casual buyers, collectors, and superfans, while preserving access to content that shaped the history of competitive gaming. Although i wasn’t best pleased with the ending of DLC support for MK1, this retro release has certainly cheered me up somewhat.
The broader release of Legacy Kollection is set for later in 2025 and will cover not just the current-gen consoles and PC, but also the last-gen systems including PS4 and Xbox One for digital copies. That level of platform parity is rare for modern retrospectives and speaks to the developers’ intent to reach both legacy players and the modern audience.