Mortal Kombat 4 ((hot)) Jun 2026

The most significant change in Mortal Kombat 4 was the visual engine. Gone were the digitized sprites of real actors that defined the early 90s era. In their place were fully 3D polygon models. This allowed for smoother animations and the ability for characters to sidestep (dodge) attacks, adding a new layer of strategy to the classic "run, punch, and block" formula.

The character roster was a nostalgic hit but a numerical disappointment. Mortal Kombat Trilogy had featured over 30 fighters. MK4 launched with just 15 (including two hidden characters). The lineup included: Mortal Kombat 4