Mortal Kombat X Will Not Allow Cross-Region Netplay

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In a reply to fans on Twitter, Mortal Kombat X executive producer Shaun Himmerick has confirmed that the title’s online multiplayer will be region-locked.

One of the biggest disappointments with NetherRealm Studios’ previous fighting games was the fact that netplay was restricted by the version you purchased, meaning, for example, a player from Europe could not play with one from North America.

Other titles, like Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!, have seen similar treatment, though the former was corrected with a post-launch patch.

This is certainly unfortunate news for players who were hoping that Mortal Kombat X would not have the same restriction as NetherRealm’s previous titles. Hopefully we’ll see it go the way of Persona in the future.

Mortal Kombat X will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on April 14, with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases planned for sometime this summer.

Source: Shaun Himmerick via Test Your Might

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