A fresh patch for Mortal Kombat 1 has dropped, bringing plenty of excitement and some key updates. Among the highlights, the infamous T-1000 from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” steps into the arena as a guest fighter. Fans of the series are likely buzzing, as this addition follows hot on the heels of other iconic characters like Ghostface from “Scream” and Conan the Barbarian. Staying true to its origins, the T-1000 is bolstered by the voice and digital likeness of Robert Patrick, echoing the authenticity Mortal Kombat 1 is known for.
Players have already caught glimpses of the T-1000’s brutal fighting style and fatalities, which draw directly from scenes in “Terminator 2.” Plus, there are neat nods to Robert Patrick’s vast body of work, including cameo connections to his role as Peacemaker’s father alongside John Cena. Lucky gamers with Early Access can already try out this formidable character, while others will have to wait until the full DLC release on March 25.
This update does more than just add the T-1000; it also introduces Madam Bo. Fans will recognize her as the hardy restaurant owner from the main storyline. As a new Kameo fighter, Madam Bo brings new strategies to the table with her potential to unleash powerful combos, including her uniquely entertaining Kameo Fatality.
Additionally, this patch brings sweeping adjustments across the existing roster. Fighters like Baraka, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Kitana, and Shang Tsung have received various attack updates. For the PC community, a new Ray Tracing Quality option is now available, offering Low, Medium, or High settings to boost visual performance, alongside increased game stability. The Nintendo Switch version also benefits from graphical texture updates.
Despite these fresh additions, NetherRealm has been mum about future DLC characters, leaving fans curious about what—or who—might be next. To tide players over, a batch of character skins inspired by the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie promises to offer fresh looks for Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, and Katana.
On the technical front, the update tackles several areas, ensuring the gameplay is seamless across platforms. For PCs, improvements include optimized gameplay with ray tracing, PSO Shader Cache handling, online matchmaking stability, [and] more. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch players will see improved textures and fixes to minor bugs.
As the community anticipates any announcements for future characters, they can enjoy a host of new skins, like the Outworld Menagerie for Kitana, Mileena, and Tanya, or the MKX styles for Scorpion and Sub-Zero.
So, whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the franchise, this update brings layers of new content and enhancements, all set in the heart-pounding world of Mortal Kombat 1. Keep your eyes peeled for any further updates, as the world of Mortal Kombat always has something exciting up its sleeve!
