The very first Mortal Kombat game released October 8, 1998, kicking off one of the gaming industry's longest-running fighting game franchises. That also makes 2022 the year of Mortal Kombat's 30th anniversary, an event that hasn't been very loudly celebrated by Warner Bros. Interactive or NetherRealm Studios. The publisher and developer may still have plans in store, however. A leaked product on Amazon confirmed that there's an upcoming Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle being made.
The leaked product appeared on Amazon first and was initially reported on by YouTube channel TrueUnderDawgGaming. A screenshot revealed a retail listing for Mortal Kombat: The 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle for the PS5, with a surprisingly low price of £29.99. The bundle includes Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, a copy of the Mortal Kombat film from 2021, and an exclusive Steelbook box. A tentative release date for the product, which will likely also release for PC and Xbox platforms, is listed as September 26, 2022.
A positive takeaway from the discovery of the Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle is that it's indicative of plans yet to be announced by Warner Bros. and NetherRealm. Mortal Kombat fans have been worried that the anniversary would go by without mention. This is clear evidence to the contrary. Whether there will be a bigger Mortal Kombat event filled with more announcements remains to be seen, but at least something is coming.
There's absolutely a negative attitude toward this confirmation within the Mortal Kombat community, too. NetherRealm and WarnerBros. have said very little about the 30th anniversary so far, so fans are naturally skeptical. Then this bundle appears, which includes a game that Mortal Kombat fans likely already have and a movie they likely already watched. Essentially, it's not something exciting for dedicated Mortal Kombat fans.
While Mortal Kombat fans may be cynical about the new product leak, the Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle will prove an excellent entry point for more casual fans or those who have yet to purchase Mortal Kombat 11. Having this product available is optimal if there are bigger Mortal Kombat announcements to come in the future, whether it be a new movie, a Mortal Kombat sequel, or otherwise.
For the time being, there's no indication of when the Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle will be announced. If the late September release date is accurate, however, an announcement should be coming relatively soon. Fans should keep an eye on the Warner Bros. and NetherRealm social media channels until then.
Mortal Kombat 11 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.