Summary
The Nintendo Switch version ofMortal Kombat 1was recently leaked online, complete with its full roster of playable fighters and Kameo assist characters. NetherRealm’s next high-octane fighting game is set to launch soon, and most ofMortal Kombat 1’s line-up of revamped warriorshas already been revealed. What makes the latestMortal Kombatgame so exciting for many fans is the fact that it takes place in a rebooted timeline where classic character dynamics have been altered in drastic ways.
Please note this article may have some SPOILERS for Mortal Kombat 1
Many players have already gotten the chance to sampleMortal Kombat 1thanks to a series of tests and hands-on demos NetherRealm hosted over the summer. These let players tryMortal Kombat 1’s new Kameo mechanic, which adds a supporting fighter who can unleash devastating combo moves with the press of a button. Several ofMortal Kombat 1’s trademark fatalitieswere also shown off, with characters like Johnny Cage dispatching their foes in ultra-violent ways. There are still a couple of weeks to go before players can experienceMortal Kombat 1in its entirety, but some have spotted the highly-anticipated sequel in stores ahead of time.
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Reddit user rearisen claims to have found a physical copy ofMortal Kombat 1for the Nintendo Switch and shared a series of images that have since been removed from r/MortalKombat. These captured screenshots feature the full base roster forMortal Kombat 1, excluding anyupcoming DLC fighters like Homelanderor Peacemaker.Mortal Kombat 1’s secondary Kameo roster was also shown in full, consisting of classic versions of theMortal Kombatuniverse’s most famous warriors from before Liu Kang’s reset of the timeline at the end ofMortal Kombat 11’sAftermathDLC campaign.
Rearisen also shared some of their thoughts on howMortal Kombat 1runs on the Nintendo Switch. According to them, this version of the game suffers from screen tearing and framerate lag, with rearisen stating that they haven’t gotten a chance to beginplayingMK 1’s story campaignproper yet and deeming the Switch port’s performance as “not up to par” with a typical $70 video game release. Other users do point out that NetherRealm could correct these issues in a day-one update patch, as many triple-A releases have done in the past.
Aside fromMortal Kombat 1’s alleged technical issues on the Nintendo Switch, there is also the issue of the game’s roster and story being leaked online ahead of its official release on September 19. Spoilers for upcoming blockbuster games are sadly nothing new at this point, so fans hoping to be surprised may wish to steer clear of online forums until they get to play throughMortal Kombat 1for themselves later this month.
Leaked Mortal Kombat 1 Primary Roster:
Leaked Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo Roster:
Mortal Kombat 1will launch on September 19th for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
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