I am a huge Mortal Kombat fan – more than any other fighting game, I’m excited for MKX. While part of the joy of fighting games is the couch fighting so that you can see the expression of your defeated friend or loved one next to you, the only way that I can fight Darryn or Geoff is via multiplayer. Luckily, online multiplayer in MKX just got a whole lot easier.
Here is a twitter response from Shaun Himmerick, the executive producer on MKX.
@slikk03 @berserkerlbs no needed for any feature.
— lover of tacos (@lover_of_tacos) February 22, 2015
This is quite something if it’s true. PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold won’t be needed for any feature? This means it’s not just limited to factions or something; all activities can be done online even if you don’t have PS+ or Xbox Live Gold. Considering that the new consoles require it for just about anything, this is a bit of a big deal. Normally, it’s only free-to-play titles like Loadout or Warframe that allow for multiplayer without subscriptions; adding this to MKX could help sales and goodwill.
I will still wait for something other than a twitter conversation to call this totally confirmed, but it certainly is looking good. I have a PS+ subscription anyway, but it’s always nice to hear that people who don’t will be able to play with friends, especially for a game that is all about the multiplayer.
Last Updated: February 23, 2015
RinceThis
February 23, 2015 at 12:07
Win!
Guild
February 23, 2015 at 12:15
Where’s your PS4? Do you still remember your login details? 😛
RinceThis
February 23, 2015 at 12:16
Ummm, NO 🙁
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 12:17
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wwysydh.gif
RinceThis
February 23, 2015 at 12:24
Don’t judge me!
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 12:28
XD
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 23, 2015 at 12:53
We’re all judging you.
Shejej
February 23, 2015 at 17:25
As we should.
Shejej
February 23, 2015 at 17:24
Why are you so stupid?
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 17:41
Why are you upvoting your own comment?
Shejej
February 23, 2015 at 17:45
I get paid for doing so. I’m glad it bothers you. Idiot.
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 18:03
It does bother me! How much? I hand out lots of upvotes. Do you have a link for me? Where can I apply?
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 12:13
Who decides which games requires a sub and which don’t? I mean I’d starve before not subscribing to PS+ and anyone would be silly not to.
Brady miaau
February 23, 2015 at 12:46
And free version of Killer Instinct is sucky. And man, is that game difficult to learn. You go out, get smacked by the AI, totally. Keys are different to Tekken or Soul Calibre, with the concept of 3 kick types and 3 punch types. Not used to that at ALL.
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 13:05
O_o yikes. The older ones I played was all about spamming combos. At least it was free, but why is the free version sucky?
FoxOneZA
February 23, 2015 at 13:23
Steep learning curve unfortunately but you can get away with button mashing :/
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 13:24
Yeah but if you can learn to do proper combos the game becomes a lot more rewarding.
Brady miaau
February 23, 2015 at 15:02
They make it very difficult to find the one free character you can play. Each click on screen is a buy opportunity. Till you find the right char and then get your butt kicked. Maybe they ringed the char in a certain colour, but I am sort of colour blind and maybe missed it.
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 15:03
Ugh, so it’s a free game because there is one free character. Typical.
FoxOneZA
February 23, 2015 at 13:22
The idea behind KI is you don’t just hit the same button over and over. The game has a steep learning curve but it’s a satisfying combo experience once you learn the tricks,
ultraviolet
February 23, 2015 at 23:44
i’m getting along just fine without PS+
Hammersteyn
February 24, 2015 at 07:53
A lot of people do. I think they’re waiting for a bit more than free indie titles on the PS4. But having a PS3 and a Vita I get games for three platforms every month
ultraviolet
February 24, 2015 at 16:14
very true, but, if they are good i have no problem with buying them as they are released
Ricardo Harvey
February 23, 2015 at 13:09
Lets hope this time around the online play actually works. On last gen mk9 it was useless, lots of lag, unable to join servers, disconnecting once you in. I loved the whole king of the hill concept with everyone watching and cheering with avatars but its all pointless in the end if you cant play.
Lardus-Resident Perve
February 23, 2015 at 15:05
Good. Still need a new console though. Maybe next year when all the DLC comes with the bundle 🙂
Hammersteyn
February 23, 2015 at 17:42
It’ll happen
Shejej
February 23, 2015 at 17:23
Your not a mortal kombat fan. Zoe stop pretending to be.
Loftus
February 24, 2015 at 10:28
Any word on Brutalities, Animalities, friendships ?