Overview of the Latest Mortal Kombat 1 Update
- Conan the Barbarian joins Mortal Kombat 1 as a new playable character.
- The update introduces a variety of gameplay enhancements and fixes, plus ray-tracing options for PC and PS5 Pro users.
Following the recent gameplay trailer featuring Conan the Barbarian, Mortal Kombat 1 has rolled out a significant update. This patch not only adds the iconic sword-wielding character but also includes numerous improvements, fixes, and new content. Currently, the game is navigating through its Khaos Reigns storyline, chronicling Liu Kang and his companions as they confront the Titan Havik in an alternate universe.
The 2023 soft reboot of Mortal Kombat has already seen the introduction of several legendary DLC characters. Alongside Conan, previous additions include Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, and Ghostface from the Scream franchise. Additionally, the T-1000 has been confirmed for future release, with series co-creator Ed Boon teasing the liquid metal assassin’s Fatality.
The newly implemented update allows players to explore Conan’s unique fighting style, modeled after Arnold Schwarzenegger’s portrayal from the 1982 film. Voices echoing Schwarzenegger’s persona are provided by Chris Cox, who reprises his role from Mortal Kombat 11. Players can expect a range of intense, sword-focused combat moves, showcasing both power and has a seamless integration into deadly combos.
Fans familiar with Conan’s lore will appreciate the Easter eggs integrated into his moveset, such as the homage to red Sonya Blade, a character parallel to Red Sonia, and his Animality featuring a Cimmerian bull, reflecting elements from his mythos. Furthermore, Conan’s Fatalities are crafted to be ruthlessly effective, showcasing visceral sword strikes and intense dismemberment, punctuated by dialogue reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s archetypal characters.
This update encompasses a wide array of gameplay adjustments and enhancements. Notable changes include introducing fresh moves for characters like Kitana, Raiden, and Reiko, alongside revitalizations for Shang Tsung, Ermac, Ghostface, and others. A number of Kameo fighters have undergone refinements aimed at gameplay balance. Furthermore, new character skins have been rolled out, and ray-tracing functionality is now available for PC and PS5 Pro users, enhancing visual fidelity through improved reflections and intricate lighting effects. Specific resolutions for issues faced by the Nintendo Switch version have also been included.
While the possibility of new Kombat Packs remains uncertain, Mortal Kombat 1 continues to evolve, suggesting that players may discover more hidden features as the developers maintain support for this standout title in fighting game history.
Mortal Kombat 1 January Patch Details
PC Steam & Epic Games Store
- Introduced Ray Tracing options under Settings > Graphics for compatible hardware, allowing for ray-traced reflections on select stages and characters.
- Added Display Language preferences under Settings > Video & Audio.
- Added Audio Language preferences under Settings > Video & Audio.
- Implemented a Reset Shaders Cache feature in Settings > Graphics.
- Restructured Graphics AA Mode settings for clarity within the Upscaling section.
- Fixed issues affecting boot with Windows accounts containing specific characters.
- Addressed various performance concerns during Fatality sequences.
- Corrected visual glitches in cinematic sequences.
- Fixed issues with UI elements being improperly displayed.
- Resolved visual inconsistencies at specific frame rates.
- Addressed errors encountered during in-game store purchases.
- Enhanced Voice Chat functionality in various scenarios.
- Fixed input UI issues in Tutorials.
- Addressed issues affecting the Steam overlay.
- Resolved various stability concerns.
- Optimized PSO Shader Cache generation.
- Improved Screen Reader functionality in several languages.
- Implemented multiple localization updates and fixes.
Nintendo Switch
- Fixed latency issues resulting from entering and exiting the pause menu during online practice.
- Improved functionality of the Friends Only tab in Kombat League.
General Fixes & Adjustments
- Made corrections to move lists and localization.
- Adjusted and improved AI behavior.
- Enhanced Screen Reader capabilities.
- Added Conan the Barbarian to the playable roster.
- Implemented Age of Conan themed skins for Ashrah, Baraka, and Geras.
- Resolved visual issues during brutalities.
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Enabled Ray Tracing support for reflections.
Character-Specific Adjustments
Main Fighters
- Hawk
- Blood Bath tether will now continuously drain Havik’s health and grant him meter while active.
- Blood Bath initiation is limited to instances when health is below 30%.
- Kitana
- Introduced new Air-based Enhanced Fan Toss maneuver.
- Added Reverse Fan Toss and Enhanced Reverse Fan Toss moves for aerial combat.
- Added Wind Bomb Squall as a new combat technique.
- Raiden
- New moves added: Electric Overcharge and Electric Discharge.
- Reiko
- New Air-based moves: Reap The Whirlwind and Enhanced Reap The Whirlwind.
- Opponent’s projectiles will now destroy Assassin Throwing Stars and Enhanced Assassin Throwing Stars.
- Enhanced Charging Pain’s Pain Knee now has a different reaction.
- Scorpion
- Fixed a rare issue where the Sweeping Scorpion Tail could result in unexpected hits.
- Shang Tsung
- When morphed into Ghostface and swapping to an Alternate Killer, Shang Tsung will remain morphed until reverted to Original Killer.
- Resolved an issue with Kameo Kopy, preventing it from being disabled for extended periods.
- Fixed a visual issue related to Kameo Kopy interrupted at specific timings.
- Corrected rare visuals persisting post-defeat in endurance fights.
- Ermac
- Fixed damage buffs not correctly applying in certain moves.
- Cyrax
- Resolved an issue where opponents in capture foam could pass through Kameo Frost Ice Wall.
- Sector
- Fixed lingering sound effects experienced during Bionic Blast (Hold 2) when losing a match.
- Ghostface
- Addressed issues preventing the Alternate Killer from swapping back to Billy under specific conditions.
- Fixed combo resets caused by specific timing with stun attacks post-Knife Toss Fakeout.
- Resolved a temporary restriction preventing Knife Toss Fakeout usage.
- Fixed missing sound effects in certain attack sequences.
Cameo Fighters
- Darrius (Kameo)
- Corrected rapid movement issue outside the arena when performing Ground Invitational.
- Sector (Cameo)
- Fixed invulnerability issue with Straight Missile Fatal Blow after opponent contact.
- Revised Straight Missile (Fatal Blow) to have four more startup frames when not in a combo and removed armor.
- Scorpion (Cameo)
- Flame Aura now has different reactions against Kameos, inflicting extra damage and visual flame effects.
- Flame Aura can now affect airborne Kameos.
- Flame Aura drains 50% of the opponent’s Kameo meter when it connects.
- Sub-Zero (Cameo)
- Fixed Deep Freeze facing the wrong direction against teleporting opponents.
- Shujinko (Kameo)
- Enabled Borrow: Psychotic Dive to Prone Stab against Ghostface.
- Fixed an issue where Enhanced Backstage Pass could sometimes miss against Ghostface in corner situations.
- Motaro (Kameo)
- Fixed Charge! Fatal Blow not becoming invulnerable after hitting opponents.
- Corrected damage discrepancies in Uppercut (Down + Back Punch) & Fatal Blow against Motaro.
- Tremor (Cameo)
- Fixed hit reactions for push forward block causing Crystal Armor to respond correctly.
- Ferra (Cameo)
- Corrected damage issues in Uppercut (Down + Back Punch) & Fatal Blow.
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