Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Last-Minute Fixes Before Definitive Edition Launch!

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Summary

  • NetherRealm releases a new update for Mortal Kombat 1 with character-specific tweaks and kameo roster adjustments.
  • Hotfix patch includes character and kameo fighter changes, preceding Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition launch.
  • Rumors swirl around the future of Mortal Kombat 1 post-Kombat Pack 2, revolving around potential Injustice 3 development.

Simultaneously with the launch of the Definitive Edition, NetherRealm Studios also rolls out an update for Mortal Kombat 1. This update includes character-specific modifications and changes to its kameo lineup. Ever since the last fighter from Kombat Pack 2 was introduced, fans have been curious about the future plans for Mortal Kombat 1, wondering how many more post-launch content and kombat packs could still be coming.

As an avid Mortal Kombat fan, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and curiosity about the rumblings surrounding Mortal Kombat 1. The ongoing turmoil within Warner Bros.’ gaming division and NetherRealm Studios’ apparent focus on their next big project have fueled speculations about the future of my favorite game. Initially, we were led to believe that Mortal Kombat 1 would enjoy years of support, but suddenly, Injustice 3 has taken center stage in the gaming community. However, despite these whispers, I’m heartened by the recent arrival of a new hotfix for Mortal Kombat 1, which brings more tweaks to the roster, keeping the game alive and well.

The primary focus of May’s update for many players lies in the character adjustments. Although the changes aren’t numerous, they aim to enhance a few characters such as Li Mei, by decreasing the number of frames for certain moves, amplifying the damage of less-used abilities, or, in Conan’s case, increasing his health pool slightly. The latest DLC character from Mortal Kombat 1, the T-1000, will experience some adjustments. These include a decrease in overall health, alterations to the hitbox of Sacral Spike outside a combo, a reduction in the damage of Axial Cross, and an addition of 2 extra startup frames for Liquiform Suplex during Amorphous Step.

In addition to the character transformations, another aspect of this fix involves tweaking the Kameo abilities. Several Mortal Kombat 1 supporting fighters have undergone some alteration, such as extending the duration for Kung Lao’s Orbiting Hat and Wobbly Orbit abilities. Sub-Zero, Darrius, and Frost were also subject to more significant adjustments, while others received health boosts or damage increases for specific moves, like Kano’s Using Your Noggin, which saw a 20 point enhancement.

A patch was released ahead of an update for Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition, essentially offering the comprehensive version of the game that includes the base game, paid DLC, and all post-release content in a single package. The compilation also comes with Mortal Kombat movie skins for characters like Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero, providing players with additional customization options. Nonetheless, some enthusiasts suspect that this launch implies NetherRealm might have finished working on the game, thereby potentially putting an end to speculation about Kombat Pack 3 and further post-launch content.

Mortal Kombat 1 May Hotfix Patch Notes

Character Specific Adjustments

Main Fighters

Scorpion

  • Rope Spin now hits overhead & has 23 startup frames (was mid & up from 20)
  • Enhanced Rope Spin now costs 2 bars of Super Meter & is -5 on block (down from -25)

Sub-Zero

  • Slightly reduced combo damage scaling after freeze reactions

Raiden

  • Razzle Dazzle now does 20 damage (from 0) on hit

Reiko

  • Adjusted hitbox of (Air) Reap The Whirlwind

Reptile

  • Acid Spit Ball now does 70 damage (from 60) & recovers 6 frames faster
  • Enhanced Acid Spit Ball now does 110 damage (from 90), recovers faster, & is a mid (was high)

Li Mei

  • (Air) Nova Blast recovers 3 frames faster
  • (Air) Flipping Heel Kick & (Air) Enhanced Flipping Heel Kick recovers 6 frames faster on miss
  • (Air) Enhanced Flipping Heel Kick no longer has different recovery when the last hit is flawless blocked
  • Chain Reaction now recovers 12 frames faster on miss

Tanya

  • Sidewinder now has 14 startup frames (down from 16)
  • Reduced combo damage scaling after Drill Kick & Umgadi Evade

Homelander

  • Flight attacks no longer enable autoblock
  • Flight Punching Down has 2 less hit advantage & Flight Bloody Knuckles has 10 less hit advantage

Conan

  • Increased health to 800 (was 700)

T-1000

  • Reduced health to 650 (from 700)
  • Reduced hitbox on Sacral Spike outside of a combo
  • Reduced damage of Axial Cross (Jump Front Kick, Back Punch)
  • Liquiform Suplex during Amorphous Step has 2 more startup frames
Kameo Fighters

Frost (Kameo)

  • Ice Wall refill rate increased & refill cooldown reduced by 1 second, refill rate after follow-up also increased
  • Snow Flakes refill rate slightly increased & refill cooldown increased by 2 seconds (overall 1 second faster)

Tremor (Kameo)

  • Reduced health to 350 (was 400)

Darrius (Kameo)

  • Increased health to 400 (from 350)
  • Tornado Kick refill rate slightly increased & refill cooldown increased by 1 second (overall 6 seconds faster), refill rate after follow-ups also increased

Motaro (Kameo)

  • Increased health to 300 (from 250)

Goro (Kameo)

  • Raise The Roof refill rate slightly increased & refill cooldown increased by 3 seconds (overall 1 second faster), refill rate after follow-ups also increased

Kano (Kameo)

  • Using Your Noggin now does 130 damage (from 110)

Sub-Zero (Kameo)

  • Iced Out refill rate slightly increased & refill cooldown increased by 2 seconds (overall 1 second faster)
  • Arctic Armor refill rate increased & refill cooldown increased by 3 seconds (overall 1 second faster), refill rate after follow-ups also increased

Kung Lao (Kameo)

  • Orbiting Hat & Wobbly Orbit lasts twice as long
  • Slightly reduced combo damage after Spin, Orbiting Hat, & Wobbly Orbit

Madam Bo (Kameo)

  • Teahouse Tumble is now +6 on hit (down from +10), increased victim regions on hit, & the Kettle Kicks follow-up starts 1 frame faster

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2025-05-14 21:42