Mortal Kombat X is on track for release in Australia, a case where the region's relatively new R18+ rating is serving the needs of gamers, as it will allow Australians to purchase and play the game, in contrast with the previous Mortal Kombat game, which was refused classification. Aussie site Player Attack has word that the game has received a R18+ classification due to "High impact violence, blood and gore, online interactivity."