NetherRealm has released its latest patch for Mortal Kombat 1.
21.09.2023 - 10:41 / eurogamer.net
A launch trailer for the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 is no longer available to view on YouTube after fans spotted a Steam achievement pop up in the middle of it.
The game has already come under fire for a range of technical and graphical issues, with some fans calling its $70 price point «a robbery».
It's now receiving more criticism thanks to the official trailer posted on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, which seemingly includes PC gameplay to advertise the Switch version of the game.
Although the trailer has since been made private by Nintendo of America, the moment in question has been screenshotted and preserved. The placeholder achievement appeared at the 1:53 mark.
Mortal Kombat 1 graphics looking nice on the Switch trailer and then you see a Steam achievement popup.https://t.co/lLJCt85GI6 pic.twitter.com/xPoKhXb3Yb
Many are now questioning whether this could be classed as false advertising, as what's shown in the trailer is not representative of the final game. On social media, some fans have voiced their disappointment and frustrations at the buggy state of Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch and its misleading trailer.
Yesterday, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon promised any issues in the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 will «absolutely be addressed». Digital Foundry is planning to take a closer look at all versions of Mortal Kombat 1, so be sure to keep an eye out for their thoughts on the site soon.
NetherRealm has released its latest patch for Mortal Kombat 1.
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.
It seems the trailer for the widely criticized Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 includes gameplay footage recorded from the PC version of the game.
The unmistakable silhouette of an unfinished, in-development Steam Achievement popup appears in the trailer for Mortal Kombat 1's Switch edition (via Kotaku), a trailer which is noticeably prettier than the actual, decidedly wonky-looking Switch version.
Fans aren’t happy with the Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer for Nintendo Switch, and I don’t blame them. At around the 1:53 mark in the video, a Steam achievement is clearly visible in the bottom right corner. It’s not unusual for trailers to feature footage from the PC version of their game, however, it’s a bit disingenuous in this case. There technically is a “Footage Not Final” message but I think there’s a difference between not final, and simply footage from a different version altogether.
It looks like the Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer marketed for Nintendo Switch shows a Steam achievement pop up.
It’s going from bad to worse for the embattled Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1. After fans critcised its visuals and $70 price tag, the official Mortal Kombat 1 Switch launch trailer has now come under fire for apparently using PC gameplay footage.
A Mortal Kombat 1 Steam achievement can be seen popping up during a new gameplay trailer for the Nintendo Switch version of the NetherRealm fighting game. During a section featuring Sub-Zero, one of the stars of the Mortal Kombat 1 tier list, a Steam achievement is clearly visible, despite the trailer coming from one of Nintendo’s own official YouTube channels. It follows comparisons between the Mortal Kombat 1 PC version and the Switch edition, with players saying that MK1 looks significantly different on the Nintendo console.
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.