After months of a vague official forecast for Spring release -- PlayStation Vita owners can finally look forward to taking the fate of the world into their hands in May! Gameinformer report confirmed retail release dates for May 1 for the United States, and May 4 for Europe.

The reveal ends speculation of an unverified April release, which would have placed the Vita update in line for the one year anniversary of the original edition. A Vita port was first teased last November, with the Spring arrival officially announced January [full story].

Containing the full package features of the recently released console Komplete Edition; Vita Kombat also contains much lamented, exclusive bonus content [more], including interactive elements customary to the device in the form of touchscreen fatalities and mini-games.

A brand new 150 Challenge Tower feats provide much of the touchscreen fun, allowing players to take control of Shao Kahn for the first time -- a much requested bonus. Sixteen additonal costumes provide more colour for characters, including alternate aesthetics for former DLC fighters, Kenshi, Skarlet, Rain, and Freddy Krueger.

An extensive array of demonstration trailers have been released to show-off Vita exclusive features [more]. Mortal Kombat Vita, like the console counterpart, has been refused classification in Australia [full story]. For last minute Vita updates, follow @MK_Online and like us on Facebook.