For the first time in Mortal Kombat history, players will finally get a chance to see cross-platform play in the form of Mortal Kombat 11's Krossplay feature. The newest patch of the game offers players a chance to test Krossplay, available only on PlayStation 4 and Xbox platforms.
Titles such as Fortnite, Rocket League, and SMITE are among the few that have this feature. Now players can add Mortal Kombat 11 to the list of crossplay games.
Publisher Warner Bros. Games is currently testing a feature in Mortal Kombat 11 where players from both PlayStation 4 and Xbox are put into the same matchmaking pool for Online Kasual game settings. WB Games quietly added the Krossplay feature with the latest 6.8 GB patch. Oddly enough, it seems the patch notes don't mention the new Krossplay feature as an addition. Players will be able to decide whether or not they want to in on the Krossplay feature, leaving players with the decision as to whether or not they want to beat an opponent on another platform. Players are able to choose Krossplay in the Online game menu. Additionally, there will be an option at the top-right of players' screens where Krossplay can be toggled on or off. Mortal Kombat 11 also has designated Krossplay Online Rooms, which will provide players to manually meet up and play. However, WB Games is still working on their new Krossplay feature.
Currently, there seem to be two drawbacks to this system. One of the bigger issues is that unlocks, progress, and content purchases are not usable to gamers while playing Krossplay. A player's Mortal Kombat 11 profile is exclusive to their respective platform and . This means that players' game progress and unlocks are not available to players when using the Krossplay feature. The second drawback is that friends who play on opposite platforms will have to coordinate outside of the system in order to play together. It's also noteworthy to mention that Krossplay will not be available for PC or Nintendo Switch s. The only platforms this is available for is the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, the current Krossplay initiative for Mortal Kombat is still in its testing phase, so nothing is finalized yet.
It's a big relief to finally have a chance to enjoy crossplay in a franchise as large as Mortal Kombat. With each company producing new consoles so quickly, it's hard for players to purchase every system that comes down the pipeline. It's nice to finally have a chance to play with friends from other platforms. Although players have a chance to try Krossplay out, the Warner Brothers FAQ regarding crossplay says, "Exact timing has not been confirmed yet." There is a chance that players will test out the new feature, but then have it removed for Warner Brothers to continue work. This possibility should not deter players from testing out this new feature, though.
Source: Warner Brothers FAQ
