Key Highlights:
- Mortal Kombat 1 has released its big Season 6 Invasions update.
- New trailer showcases skins and rewards coming in this season’s content.
- Major patch notes detail new gameplay changes, fixes and additions.
- Characters like Mileena and Reptile get new “Earthrealm” costume skins.
- The update adds the new fighter Homelander from The Boys to the roster.
Get over here and prepare for invasion! NetherRealm’s ultra-violent fighter Mortal Kombat 1 has ushered in its sixth major season of content for Invasions. A gripping new trailer reveals some of the scaly new skins and rewards on offer.
The Invasions Season 6 Trailer
In the intense Season 6 trailer, we see franchise favourites like Reptile, Mileena and Kitana donning wicked new “Earthrealm” costume skins. Fan-favourite Mileena also receives a striking “Deadly Hybrid” look fusing her Tarkatan and human sides.
However, the star attraction is the first appearance of a shocking new fighter – Homelander from Amazon’s brutal superhero series The Boys!
The arrogant, laser-eyed antihero seems right at home among MK’s twisted cast. Previously, DLC additions like Peacemaker, veteran Ermac, and Omni-Man from the graphic superhero series Invincible.
As always, defeating new single-player challenge towers and bosses is the path to earning these coveted rewards and outfits. Let’s take a closer look at what else is new!
Season 6 Gameplay Updates
A hefty list of patch notes details numerous gameplay tweaks, fixes and quality-of-life improvements made in this update, such as:
- Added ability to turn around while traversing between fight encounters
- Can now preview boss fight rewards before entering
- Increased inventory slots for equippable talismans and relics
- Fixed bugs causing visual glitches like lingering facial animations
- Adjusted pushback distances on throws at close range
Several characters received specific move adjustments too. For example, fighter Geras now has more airborne properties on certain attacks like his “Bulldozer” combo string.
Under the Hood Upgrades
Beyond new content, Season 6 introduces some major technical enhancements for PC players:
- Support for 6 different XeSS upscaling quality presets on Intel hardware
- Option to enable XeSS’s native anti-aliasing for a smoother image
- Various unspecified tweaks to improve overall game stability
The full patch notes can be found here for you to check out.
With brutal new costumes to earn, an explosive new combatant and substantial gameplay rebalancing, Mortal Kombat 1’s Invasions update is a meaty offering sure to keep fans battling for months! Ominous forces loom…who will emerge victorious?