Summary
NetherRealm has just released a newMortal Kombat 1update patch that is largely centered around the DLC character Takeda Takahashi. The techno-whip-wielding Shirai Ryu ninja was the latest post-launch character to be added toMortal Kombat 1back in July, and he is far from the last. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con event, NetherRealm announced theKhaos Reignsexpansion, which will introduce a whole new story campaign set after the events of the base game and add three additional DLC fighters: Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot. Three more guest fighters will then come as part of Kombat Pack 2, including Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan the Barbarian.
As fans wait forKhaos Reignsto launch on September 24,NetherRealm continues to fine-tuneMortal Kombat 1’s gameplaythrough a series of update patches that have been rapidly implemented since the base game was first released last October. Most of the time, these patches come alongside DLC fighters, but they also address general issues players have with character balancing, glitches, and other technical issues.
One of these patches was released earlier this week, and while it isn’t as massive as some pastMortal Kombat 1updates, it still introduces some useful quality-of-life changes. Most of these changes are for Takeda, who is seeing some adjustments to his Swift Stride and Shooting/Falling Star attacks.Mortal Kombat 1KameosFrost, Ferra, and Tremor are also getting a few tweaks, with Frost getting some changes to her Snow Flakes Cancel, Ferra having her Health slightly nerfed, and Tremor’s Rolling Rock, Transmute Ground Pound, and Transmute Lava Burst attacks being altered.
As mentioned before, even more content is coming toMortal Kombat 1in the upcomingKhaos ReignsDLC, including a new story detailing Titan Havik’s attempt to spread anarchy across theMortal Kombatmultiverse and Liu Kang’s battle to stop him.Mortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boonhas also teased new Kameo fighters that could be added in Kombat Pack 2 like Invincible, Chucky the Killer Doll, and even Blanche, the old lady last seen inMortal Kombat 10’s Outworld Marketplace stage.
The future seems bright forMortal Kombat 1fansthanks toKhaos Reigns, and NetherRealm is still listening to player feedback as it continues to adjust its latest fighting game through downloadable updates.Mortal Kombat 1was already a smash hit when it launched last fall, and through its many update patches and DLC expansions, it continues to evolve into one of the most polished entries in the long-running series.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
