Key Highlights:
- The T-1000 joins Mortal Kombat 1 as part of the ‘Kaos Reigns’ expansion.
- Madam Bo Kameo fighter and multiple new skins have been added.
- Patch includes various gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and visual tweaks.
NetherRealm Studios and WB Games have officially launched the much-anticipated T-1000 DLC for Mortal Kombat 1.
Following a preview last month, the lethal Terminator 2: Judgment Day antagonist, portrayed by Robert Patrick, is now available for players to unleash havoc in the tournament.
This update isn’t just about adding new content; it also delivers a range of gameplay enhancements, character balance changes, and bug fixes.
The March patch targets multiple platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, and consoles, bringing optimisations to ray tracing, memory management, and stability improvements.
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Additionally, a fresh selection of skins has been introduced, alongside a series of tweaks affecting core fighters and Kameo characters.
Below, we break down all the critical changes in this latest patch update:
Mortal Kombat 1 Patch Notes – March Update
PC (Steam & Epic Games Store) Updates:
- Added Ray Tracing Quality option (Low/Medium/High).
- Improved performance for ray tracing-enabled cinematic sequences.
- Optimised PSO Shader Cache background flow for smoother performance.
- Online matchmaking is now accessible without restarting after shader cache completion.
- Fixed FPS-related performance issues when frame rate is below 60.
- Enhanced asset load times for Kustomize and Character Select menus.
- Resolved graphical UI issues in the settings menu.
- Various localisation updates and performance optimisations.
Nintendo Switch-Specific Updates:
- Enhanced textures for The Great Hall and Quan Chi’s Union of Light skin.
- Fixed Scorpion’s UMK3 hood misalignment.
- Resolved green hood issue for Reptile’s UMK3 and MK ’95 skins.
- Improved online ping stability when frequently opening the pause menu.
General Fixes & Adjustments:
- Improved Screen Reader functionality.
- AI behaviour enhancements.
- Move list corrections and localisation fixes.
- New Content Added:
- T-1000 (DLC fighter)
- Madam Bo (Kameo fighter)
- New Skins:
- Outworld Menagerie (Kitana, Mileena, Tanya)
- Outworld Gala (Li Mei, Reiko, Shang Tsung)
- MKX Classic (Scorpion, Sub-Zero)
Character-Specific Adjustments
Main Fighters
Baraka:
- New move: Desperate Tarkatan.
- Heel Drop can now be charged into Heel Smite.
- Various frame timing and hit advantage tweaks.
General Shao:
- New move: Smoldering Wrath.
Havik:
- Helping Hand no longer applies multiple times in a single combo.
Johnny Cage:
- Ball Buster brutality can now be performed closer to corners.
- Fixed lingering crowd cheer audio during Fatality/Animality.
Kenshi:
- New move: Soul Exit.
- Summon Ancestor duration reduced from 15s to 10s.
- Adjustments to Ancestor mechanics and vulnerability windows.
Kitana & Mileena:
- Kitana’s (Air) Reverse Fan Toss now destroys projectiles only when enhanced.
- Mileena gains a new move: Krazed Tarkatan.
Raiden:
- Electric Overcharge now detonates faster.
- Fixed lingering audio issues related to Electric Overcharge.
Reiko:
- Increased health by 50.
- New follow-up move to Charging Pain: Pain Reaper.
- Various attack adjustments for improved hit reaction and frame timing.
Smoke:
- Fixed issue with Smoke staying invisible longer than intended after blocking Vicious Vapors.
Sub-Zero:
- New moves: Polar Palm and Permafrost Palm.
- Fixed animation issues when hitting an opponent with multiple freeze attacks in a combo.
Shang Tsung:
- Buffs to Double Skull and Triple Skull damage.
- Fixed scaling issues with Spinning Spikes.
- Enhanced Kameo Copy can now only be used four times in a combo.
Tanya:
- Karma (combo string) now causes ground bounce on airborne opponents.
- Seeking Guidance charge decay time increased.
- Enhanced Seeking Guidance now grants level 2 charge and recovers faster.
Omni-Man:
- Fatal Blow can now be performed in mid-air.
- Adjustments to back throw mechanics.
Peacemaker & Homelander:
- Peacemaker’s health increased by 50.
- Fixed Kameo Ambush issues during flight for Homelander.
Ghost Face & Conan:
- Fixed animation and Kameo Ambush attack inconsistencies.
- Addressed various Crom’s Curse related bugs affecting Conan.
Kameo Fighter Adjustments
Frost (Kameo):
- Ice Wall startup reduced by 19 frames.
- Ice Krash follow-up now refills 5 seconds faster and recharges at a higher rate.
Goro (Kameo):
- Raise the Roof now refills Kameo gauge faster.
- Dead Weight recharge rate increased.
- Fixed Shokan Stomp damage scaling bug.
Jax (Kameo):
- Gotcha Grab now has reduced refill delay when hitting Kameo fighters.
- No longer has a refill delay when missing.
Stryker (Kameo):
- Added new move: Rapid Fire.
Sub-Zero (Kameo):
- Kold Shoulder recharge delay reduced from 1.5s to 0.66s.
Shujinko (Kameo):
- Fixed Ghost Face’s Backstage Pass missing when used in the corner.
Mavado (Kameo):
- Various bug fixes and animation adjustments.
This update to MK1 not only brings the deadly T-1000 into battle but also refines existing mechanics with significant quality-of-life improvements.
The balance adjustments, new moves, and visual enhancements should provide a more polished and competitive experience for players across all platforms.
Are you excited to test out the T-1000 from the March update? Let us know your thoughts!