Unleash Your Inner Fighter with the Incredible New Update in Mortal Kombat 1 - Don't Miss Out!

Highlights

Mortal Kombat 1 has released a new patch addressing the player 1 advantage, character-specific adjustments, and other gameplay issues.

The game is currently in its initial phase, with upcoming updates anticipated to tackle game balancing concerns and introduce fresh characters. Regrettably, there is currently no information regarding the availability of the patch for the Nintendo Switch version, which has encountered performance issues and received criticism from players.

Mortal Kombat 1 has received an update, which may not please all fans. The franchise has made efforts to refresh not only the story but also the gameplay mechanics in order to prevent it from becoming monotonous. Overall, the gaming community has positively received Mortal Kombat 1 due to its introduction of fresh content, despite some bugs and glitches. However, fans eagerly anticipate further patches and updates for the reboot.

One major complaint from players currently revolves around a bug known as the player 1 advantage in Mortal Kombat 1. This issue is considered game-breaking as it grants an unfair advantage to the first player. Some players have reported that combos for those in the player 2 slot do not work properly, among other issues. This detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, so players hope that this issue has been addressed. Thankfully, NetherRealm Studios has recently announced the release of a new patch, although there is a small catch.

The latest patch for Mortal Kombat 1 is now available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Unfortunately, there has been no news regarding the Switch version, which has faced criticism from the gaming community due to performance issues. It's surprising that NetherRealm Studios has not provided an update, considering the numerous problems with that particular version. Perhaps the team needs more time to work on fixing the issues.

On the bright side, the patch addresses the player 1 advantage mentioned before, among other improvements. Many character-specific adjustments have also been made, which should positively impact gameplay balance. Additionally, minor issues such as move list corrections and localization fixes have been resolved. NetherRealm Studios seems determined to move Mortal Kombat 1 in a positive direction.

Still, the game is in its early stages. With numerous future Kombat Packs and the introduction of new characters, players anticipate the release of additional patches. Game balancing will remain a constant concern for gamers as new Kombatants join the battle. Ideally, many fans hope that the necessary fixes for Mortal Kombat 1's Switch version will be addressed promptly to prevent it from falling behind. Though there is no official news regarding the Switch, gamers expect its arrival in the near future.

Patch Notes:

General Gameplay Adjustments

Move list corrections

Localization fixes

Fixed an issue that could cause Player 2 to push their opponent away further during certain combo sequences

Improved the performance of buffered Kombo Attacks Strings and buffered 2in1-cancelled non-Enhanced Special Moves by resolving an issue related to the execution of a Kameo Ambush attack with specific timing.

Resolved the problem of unbreakable attacks in Stryker's and Sektor's moves.

Character Specific Adjustments

Ashrah – Fixed an issue that could cause Crushing Knee (Towards + Back Kick) to pass through opponents while attacking

Goro's (Kameo) Stomp ability now takes precedence when both his and his partner's attacks land simultaneously on the same frame.

The auto-facing feature of Havik's Decaying Guard (Back Punch, Front Punch) and Flesh Wound (Back Punch, Back Punch) has been removed.

Jax (Kameo) - Ground Pound now takes priority over his partner's attacks if they both land on the same frame.

Kung Lao - Kung-Kussion will automatically face the opponent when executed on the landing frame after jumping over them.

Content revised:

Shujinko (Kameo) - Opponents hit by Time Stop will no longer have Shujinko's Mimic Ice Klone & Ice Ball repeated on them.

Resolved problems with the attacks below not functioning properly against high-parry special moves:

- Ashrah's God's Wrath

- Ashrah's Demon's Wrath

Now, both attacks can be successfully high-parried.

Light Ascension and Dark Ascension can now be high-parried

Baraka(Air) Death Spin can no longer be high-parried

Reflex Tester (Back + Front Punch) can no longer be high-parried

Bleeding Foot (Back + Front Kick) second hit can no longer be high parried

General ShaoPower Strike can now be high-parried

Fixed parry inconsistency between Devastator and Klassic Kahn. Both can no longer be high-parried

Johnny CageBall Buster can now be high-parried

Rising Star can now be high-parried

Shadow Kick can now be high-parried

KenshiSento Stance Lost Way (Forward + Back Punch, Back Punch, Front Punch) can no longer be high-parried

Kung LaoKnee Buckle (Back + Front Kick) can now be high parried

Li Mei(Air) Flipping Heel Kick can no longer be high-parried

No Holds Barred (Back + Front Kick, Back Kick) can no longer be high parried

NitaraEnhanced Bad Blood can no longer be high-parried

RaidenElectric Fly and (Air) Electric Fly can no longer be high-parried

RainEnhanced Upflow can no longer be high-parried

Geyser can no longer be high-parried

ReptileDeath Roll can no longer be high-parried

Falling Fangs can no longer be high-parried

ScorpionTwisted Kyo can now be high-parried

Shang TsungOld Form Goal Kick (Forward + Font Kick) can no longer be high parried

SindelEnhanced Low Hairball first hit (kick attack) can now be high parried

Sub-ZeroIce Slide can no longer be high-parried

TanyaDrill Kick can now be high-parried

Mortal Kombat 1 is available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.