PSA: Mortal Kombat 1 Roster Leaks, More Leaks Surely to Come - IGN
Physical copies of Mortal Kombat 1 have been leaked, revealing the launch roster of playable characters and support characters, with further leaks expected to come.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:37:44 AM
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A leaked Nintendo Switch cartridge reveals the full character roster for Mortal Kombat 1, prompting copyright strikes from Warner Bros.
The new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer reveals a Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin as an alternative for Johnny Cage, completing a full circle after the original game's failed attempt to use Van Damme's likeness.
The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 reveals gameplay of Shang Tsung and Reiko, and announces extensive accessibility options for the game.
Mortal Kombat 1's launch trailer is incredible, showcasing slick cinematics, gorgeous gameplay, and a new mode similar to Super Smash Bros, with pre-order bonus characters also revealed.
"Mortal Kombat 1" is a complete reboot of the beloved video game franchise, featuring intense violence, new characters, and a time travel element in the storyline.
NetherRealm Studios is holding their final Kombat Kast before the official release of Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing gameplay of pre-order fighter Shang Tsung and other features such as Invasions and the Belt Battle.
The day 1 patch for Mortal Kombat 1, which was released alongside the game's early access for Premium Edition owners, includes bug fixes, accessibility options, character polishing, improved UI, and various improvements to single-player experiences, story mode, and online matchmaking.
The Premium Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 has received positive feedback from fans, but the practice of locking main roster characters and Kameo Fighters behind required playing of different single-player modes feels outdated and frustrating in the current gaming landscape of 2023.
Fans of Mortal Kombat can get their hands on the premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1 early, which includes exclusive characters and features, for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy.
Despite being released on the underpowered Nintendo Switch, Mortal Kombat 1 has disappointed fans with its graphics and visual bugs, making it an inferior version compared to other platforms.
Dataminers have discovered potential upcoming DLC characters and seasonal Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1, including Jade, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Noob Saibot, Cyrax, Ghostface, T-1000, and characters tied to Halloween, although NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games have not commented on these findings.
A guide has been released for Mortal Kombat 1 that provides instructions for all the Fatalities for each playable character.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 is facing backlash for allegedly using PC gameplay footage in its official launch trailer, with fans calling for refunds and criticizing the misleading representation of the game's visuals and performance.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 is set to receive an update after fans noticed a Steam achievement notification appearing in the game's official trailer on Nintendo's YouTube channel.
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces new options for players, including the ability to skip unlocking characters through grind and instead purchase them with real money.