Mortal Kombat 1 Is Missing A Huge Chunk Of A Key Mode On Switch At Launch

The seasonal rewards found in world mesas in the Invasion mode of are tied to hidden puzzles you can solve which guard every additional reward seen in this single-player content. Ranging from direct hints to scrambled words you have to decipher, these Klues usually lead to new nodes with chests. Those who unlock these spots will be able to collect new palettes and gear for both Kameos and roster fighters.

While fighting games live and breathe in their competitive scene, The Mortal Kombat series has built a strong reputation for its single player offerings and that is no different in Mortal Kombat 1. The latest entry in the long-running franchise once again provides a cinematic story mode which has appeared in all of the games developed by NetherRealm Studios but also introduces the new Invasion mode. This new offering gives players hours of battles and content to grind through to earn new items and cosmetics. Before jumping in, allow me to break it down so you know what to expect. This guide will provide players with a full explanation of the new single player Invasion mode in Mortal Kombat 1.

Datamined Mortal Kombat 1 dialogue leaks have revealed that Omni-Man will say a variation of his iconic and memeworthy "Think Mark, think!" line from the comic and show.

Every match of requires you to pick one of several Kameo characters who can offer the best assistance to your main roster fighter with different abilities. From classic faces to obscure references to older entries in the series, each Kameo is unique from one another. Realizing the full potential of these allies can make battles even against the toughest opponents much easier to challenge.

In addition to the classic Fatality, you can perform a special finishing move called a «Brutality» in to brutally take down your opponent. But these moves have specific button inputs that must be unlocked. Every character and Kameo fighter in the game has multiple Brutalities they can unleash at the end of any match. However, these are far harder to perform since they are done during a fight rather than when it's already over.

The Mortal Kombat franchise has rejiggered its timeline twice over the past decade, with Raiden altering the course of history starting with 2011’s Mortal Kombat and Liu Kang giving it another go in this week’s Mortal Kombat 1. Narrative reboots like these give developer NetherRealm Studios a chance to rework core elements of Mortal Kombat lore — bitter ninja rivalries, Earthrealmers battling supernatural monsters and wizards, Outworld royalty and military drama — with a fresh spin.

Mortal Kombat 1 has officially launched on PC and console, but the Nintendo Switch version appears to be missing key content. 

Anyone who picks up a copy of the Premium Edition will have access to the Kombat Pack, this is where you’ll find the confirmed Mortal Kombat 1 DLC characters.

has a diverse roster of fighters that can be difficult for beginners to understand when trying to select the best character to take into the game's notoriously bloody battles. Ranging from ice-cold ninjas to sand-bound keepers of time, there are plenty of combatants that have their own unique fighting styles. For those with little to no fighting game experience, there are some characters that are far easier to understand.

Despite Mortal Kombat 1 being out now on Switch, we haven’t seen official screenshots or trailers of the port. Now we know why.

The internet has wasted no time roasting the Nintendo Switch version of NetherRealm's latest fighter.

With the game out now, the full Mortal Kombat 1 roster has been revealed and it includes 22 playable characters at launch with one more available as DLC.