Just yesterday, we reported on a certain fan holding up a sign at a pay-per-view wrestling event, pleading with Ed Boon to add a Wi-Fi filter to Mortal Kombat 1. Though Boon has responded to these sort of stunts before, this particular situation was seemingly putting the NetherRealm Studios title in a negative light.
However, it seems that Ed Boon did end up responding to the fan’s bold way of requesting a Wi-Fi filter. As it turns out, NRS has been working hard towards implementing some much needed features for the game.
“It’s koming soon, I swear!” said Boon over Twitter in response to yesterday’s article. “Wi-Fi filter and Kross-play! We just [have to] make sure they’re solid.”
Earlier this month, Ed Boon polled the community on which quality of life features that they’d like to see in Mortal Kombat 1 the most. Crossplay ended up winning the poll with over 75% of the votes, but the other options would also be good for the game.
Ranked mode has already been switched from 3/5 to 2/3. Of course, we’re also still waiting on the ping filter and Wi-Fi filter for ranked matches. As things stand right now, a ranked match can only be declined if ping is over 150ms.
Luckily, it seems that more information about the Wi-Fi filter and crossplay features are coming soon. Boon requests that fans remain just a little more patient in the meantime.
“More info koming soon!” continued Boon. “Thanks for your patience.”
It’s koming soon, I swear!
Wi-Fi filter and Kross-play!
We just gotta make sure they’re solid.More info koming soon!
Thanks for your patience https://t.co/IIP0R5NFto— Ed Boon (@noobde) November 21, 2023
In a follow up Tweet, Ed Boon added that the Wi-Fi filter and ability to decline Wi-Fi connections will be the next quality of life changes coming to Mortal Kombat 1.
We’ll be rolling out the features. WiFi filter/decline comes first.
— Ed Boon (@noobde) November 21, 2023