I've been on PC, so until the recent PC release I've just been following news on the game with a lot of interest. Also, I've previously been a heavy Mortal Kombat X player and interested in trying another Netherrealm fighting game.
I have some mixed feeling on this whole Gear System thing plus the initial leveling up to 20. It was kind of appealing that MKX didn't have this aside from bonus costumes that could be unlock or included with DLC, but didn't give damage bonuses or buffs. However, I am a sucker for character customizing.
So I guess the middle ground on this for me is settled by having the extra AI tool for fighting. I feel the game tends to lead people to Grind for Gear and levels, but in my situation I have my gaming laptop next to my work PC. I have Scarecrow AI grinding for gear for me in the Multiverse next to me on the Nightmare world as I type this. It's like having a minion playing for you including the AI point settings. Maxing out Combos and Counters usually works well.
I find this aspect of the game useful and weirdly entertaining. I'm also sold on it because the costume pieces are cool and in particular Scarecrow is badass and right now I have his costume with the red Demon shader.
I'll also say that I've been a long time Mortal Kombat player since MK1 in the arcade and all this time my main has continued to be Raiden. He has a different feel in this game, but I really like the huge improvement in Lightning graphics between him or Black Adam.
A small bonus here for me is I'm a fan of 2 of the voice actors. Obviously, Robert Englund as Scarecrow.
Also Jeffrey Combs for Brainiac. He was freakin
Herbert West: Re-Animator as well as several Star Trek characters.
I hope this is a sign of future Netherrealm games getting more notable characters actors.