Rigo gets tons of questions day in and day out, and to make thing a little easier on him as well as the fans I decided to gather as many answered questions by Rigo/@MK_MortalKombat as I could and will continue to do so.
Q Will the controls be analog or old school digital? What will the button names be?
A The TE stick uses digital microswitches.
Q Man I am so excited for MK, but I have a request. Any chance of custom controls? Like binding block to left/right on stick?
A Block is always a button press in Mortal Kombat.
FYI Lots of questions about retailer pre-orders. We have a pre-order page that we update very frequently: http://bit.ly/fS64I4
FYI Scorpion and Sub-Zero statues come only with the Kollector's Edition.
Q Are Canadian GameStop stores getting the TE and KE versions? Tried preordering TE but they don't have it in the system.
A Yes. Expect it to show up after the holidays.
Q Will Best Buy ever offer the TE and SE pre-orders??
A Yes, I'd expect it after the holidays.
Q Will we have a Com VS. Com mode in MK 2011?
R Like an attract mode?
Q Is the new game gonna have a Kreate-A-Fighter??...if so, is it going to be as deep as Armageddon's??
A Mortal Kombat is a return to MK - UMK3. User generated characters are not a focus.
Q There is a rumor, that the game will be released in February. Could you confirm or deny this rumor?
A April 2011.
Q is sindel just a rumor or has she been confirmed?
A She is confirmed. Article out in PTOM.
Q Are Canadian GameStop stores getting the TE and KE versions? Tried preordering TE but they don't have it in the system.
A yes.
Q Let me guess, there will be Trophies/Achievemnts for completing Tutorial Mode? ;-)
A Achievement Unlocked.
Q Will TE version,besides fight stick and classic costumes,include artbook and Sub-Zero and Scorpion toys?
A no. Those are part of the Kollector's Edition.
Q Does the new MK2011 game have a different method of blocking or just the block button?
A Mortal Kombat uses the block button.
FYI It will eventually be possible to get all the classic costumes.
Q European KE with possible stick? Can't wait for the news... holidays pass along please...
A No fight stick in the KE.
Q If the KE for Europe/Australia will be different, does this mean the TE will be different too?
A TE in Australia is the same as North America.
Q Will the classic Block button be returning?
A Yes
Q is anyone taking preorders in the U.S yet?
A Amazon and GameStop both have pre-order pages on their websites.
Q Are you guys getting sick of all the questions that people should know by now that you won't/can't answer....
A All the questions show how excited everyone is for the game, so we don't mind, even if we are not going to answer them all.
Q could u tell me if the retro skins r different 4 ea. retailer or the same? thanx!
A Different.
Q I want to know if there will be Kollectors Edition for europe ?
A Yes.
Q What happens if you get more preorders for TE in NA than 20000?
A Don't wait too long to pre-order.
FYI Kollector's Edition has both Sub-Zero and Scorpion statues.
Q and whos that '???' and 'go to hell'
A it's a surprise.
Q 20,000 in USA. How many in Canada? We arent sharing that number with the USA?
A Sorry, thats North America
Q not all game retailers will be sellin the game?? Why only Amazon,gamestop n the other one??
A They will all be selling the game, not all of them have updated their websites.
Q on klassic sub zero will he have 3 fatalities instead of two or will one be took away?
A Nothing will be taken away.
Q How many tournament editions are going out in US?
A 20,000
Q any pictures of klassic sub zero and klassic scorpion or when they will be released
A Soon.
Q how long do we have to wait for an ermac and sonya gameplay?
A Hopefully not too long. They look great.
Q Is The Klassic Skin A Costume Or A Skin For Your Game System?
A In-game costume.
FYI Questions about unannounced characters and exclusives will not get answered. We have tons to share, but not everything all at once.
Q How do I get Kratos?
A All PS3 versions get Kratos.
FYI Expect to see more detailed pictures of the statues next month.
FYI Sonya Blade is in the game.
FYI The game comes out in April 2011. No exact date has yet been given.
Q What's the difference between Tournament Edition and Kollector's Edition?
A TE comes with a fight stick, KE comes with SUb-Zero and Scorpion Statues and 100+ page Art book.
Q Will the fight stick require batteries??
A No. It is wired.
Q Since you can't run in MK what does the "run button" do on the MK Tournament Edition Fight Stick?
A it's the tag button for tag team mode.
Q So Does the TE come with all the stuff that the KE has in it? Been wondering that all since it was announced.
A No they are different.
Q hello! just for clarification: classic costumes and 2nd/alternate costume are 2 different things?
A Correct.
Q so TE gets all 4 skins?? And TE controller? For 150?...
A No. Only a pre-order skin + the TE skin.
Q Will I be able to purchase the tournament fight stick separately?
A That is a possibility. Nothing confirmed yet.
Q are the kollector/tournament editions be available on Xbox?
A Yes.
Q Will the TE sticks be compatable between systems or will they be system specific like the Street Fighter ones?
A The sticks are system specific.
I stopped at around 12/15. I'll work on getting more later. For now, here's hefty list of Q/A's. Enjoy.
Q Will the controls be analog or old school digital? What will the button names be?
A The TE stick uses digital microswitches.
Q Man I am so excited for MK, but I have a request. Any chance of custom controls? Like binding block to left/right on stick?
A Block is always a button press in Mortal Kombat.
FYI Lots of questions about retailer pre-orders. We have a pre-order page that we update very frequently: http://bit.ly/fS64I4
FYI Scorpion and Sub-Zero statues come only with the Kollector's Edition.
Q Are Canadian GameStop stores getting the TE and KE versions? Tried preordering TE but they don't have it in the system.
A Yes. Expect it to show up after the holidays.
Q Will Best Buy ever offer the TE and SE pre-orders??
A Yes, I'd expect it after the holidays.
Q Will we have a Com VS. Com mode in MK 2011?
R Like an attract mode?
Q Is the new game gonna have a Kreate-A-Fighter??...if so, is it going to be as deep as Armageddon's??
A Mortal Kombat is a return to MK - UMK3. User generated characters are not a focus.
Q There is a rumor, that the game will be released in February. Could you confirm or deny this rumor?
A April 2011.
Q is sindel just a rumor or has she been confirmed?
A She is confirmed. Article out in PTOM.
Q Are Canadian GameStop stores getting the TE and KE versions? Tried preordering TE but they don't have it in the system.
A yes.
Q Let me guess, there will be Trophies/Achievemnts for completing Tutorial Mode? ;-)
A Achievement Unlocked.
Q Will TE version,besides fight stick and classic costumes,include artbook and Sub-Zero and Scorpion toys?
A no. Those are part of the Kollector's Edition.
Q Does the new MK2011 game have a different method of blocking or just the block button?
A Mortal Kombat uses the block button.
FYI It will eventually be possible to get all the classic costumes.
Q European KE with possible stick? Can't wait for the news... holidays pass along please...
A No fight stick in the KE.
Q If the KE for Europe/Australia will be different, does this mean the TE will be different too?
A TE in Australia is the same as North America.
Q Will the classic Block button be returning?
A Yes
Q is anyone taking preorders in the U.S yet?
A Amazon and GameStop both have pre-order pages on their websites.
Q Are you guys getting sick of all the questions that people should know by now that you won't/can't answer....
A All the questions show how excited everyone is for the game, so we don't mind, even if we are not going to answer them all.
Q could u tell me if the retro skins r different 4 ea. retailer or the same? thanx!
A Different.
Q I want to know if there will be Kollectors Edition for europe ?
A Yes.
Q What happens if you get more preorders for TE in NA than 20000?
A Don't wait too long to pre-order.
FYI Kollector's Edition has both Sub-Zero and Scorpion statues.
Q and whos that '???' and 'go to hell'
A it's a surprise.
Q 20,000 in USA. How many in Canada? We arent sharing that number with the USA?
A Sorry, thats North America
Q not all game retailers will be sellin the game?? Why only Amazon,gamestop n the other one??
A They will all be selling the game, not all of them have updated their websites.
Q on klassic sub zero will he have 3 fatalities instead of two or will one be took away?
A Nothing will be taken away.
Q How many tournament editions are going out in US?
A 20,000
Q any pictures of klassic sub zero and klassic scorpion or when they will be released
A Soon.
Q how long do we have to wait for an ermac and sonya gameplay?
A Hopefully not too long. They look great.
Q Is The Klassic Skin A Costume Or A Skin For Your Game System?
A In-game costume.
FYI Questions about unannounced characters and exclusives will not get answered. We have tons to share, but not everything all at once.
Q How do I get Kratos?
A All PS3 versions get Kratos.
FYI Expect to see more detailed pictures of the statues next month.
FYI Sonya Blade is in the game.
FYI The game comes out in April 2011. No exact date has yet been given.
Q What's the difference between Tournament Edition and Kollector's Edition?
A TE comes with a fight stick, KE comes with SUb-Zero and Scorpion Statues and 100+ page Art book.
Q Will the fight stick require batteries??
A No. It is wired.
Q Since you can't run in MK what does the "run button" do on the MK Tournament Edition Fight Stick?
A it's the tag button for tag team mode.
Q So Does the TE come with all the stuff that the KE has in it? Been wondering that all since it was announced.
A No they are different.
Q hello! just for clarification: classic costumes and 2nd/alternate costume are 2 different things?
A Correct.
Q so TE gets all 4 skins?? And TE controller? For 150?...
A No. Only a pre-order skin + the TE skin.
Q Will I be able to purchase the tournament fight stick separately?
A That is a possibility. Nothing confirmed yet.
Q are the kollector/tournament editions be available on Xbox?
A Yes.
Q Will the TE sticks be compatable between systems or will they be system specific like the Street Fighter ones?
A The sticks are system specific.
I stopped at around 12/15. I'll work on getting more later. For now, here's hefty list of Q/A's. Enjoy.
