Arcade1Up’s CES 2022 reveals for its Legacy line of Atari, Bandai Namco, and Midway cabinets includes an all-new Mortal Kombat arcade machine boasting free online multiplayer. As many are well aware, Arcade1Up has released Mortal Kombat arcade cabinets in the past. One such device is a “Countercade” packed with the original MK, MKII, MK 3, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. And just last year, the hardware manufacturer treated retro enthusiasts to a larger-scale MK-themed machine available to purchase at various retailers.

The Midway-published Mortal Kombat first hit arcades in the fall of 1992 before spawning several sequels, spinoffs, and films. Along with Night Trap, the violent content baked into the experience spawned controversy that ultimately resulted in the founding of the ESRB. Unlike many of its contemporaries, though, Mortal Kombat remains an integral part of pop culture nearly 30 years later. It’s arguably more popular than ever, too; MK11 alone has sold over 12 million units, bringing the franchise’s sales total to 73 million as of July 2021. In the coming months, MK faithful will have yet another way to experience some of the classic entries.

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CES 2022 saw Arcade1Up unveil Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Edition, an all-new arcade cabinet commemorating the iconic brand’s milestone year. Akin to previous iterations of the machine mentioned above, the Anniversary Edition will include the original title, MKII, MK 3, and UMK3, complete with the series’ trademark gore and Fatalities. Better still, prospective customers can look forward to firing up versus matches against a CPU, second player on the sticks, or an online opponent via free multiplayer functionality. The cabinet will become available to purchase sometime this year, though Arcade1Up has yet to share pricing details. As Gizmodo notes, however, the WiFi-connected NBA JAM Arcade Machine currently costs $550; thus, Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Edition could launch at a similar price point.

Arcade1Up’s CES 2022 announcements also included reveals for new Pac-Man, Centipede, and Killer Instinct cabinets, all scheduled to launch on an unspecified date this calendar year. Undoubtedly, the latest Mortal Kombat model will serve as a fan-favorite release, especially in light of the 30th anniversary.

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The most recent Mortal Kombat entry, MK11, hit store shelves in early 2019 for consoles and PC. Now the wait is on for the inevitable Mortal Kombat 12, which NetherRealm Studios and publisher WB Games have yet to unveil.

Arcade1Up’s Mortal Kombat30th Anniversary Edition cabinet is slated to release on an unspecified date in 2022.

Source: Arcade1Up via Gizmodo

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