Mortal Kombat 1 has arrived with the perfect execution, fatalities and everything in between the bloodlust that keeps the franchise’s long-running benchmark for fighting games. Of course, we’ll have to ignore the Switch launch for this one. Still, the unmatched passion for the game is voiced by Ed Boon, the director and series co-creator.
A recent tweet from Ed is garnering some well-deserved enthusiasm for all that’s to come. According to the tweet, this is ‘just the beginning’ for Mortal Kombat 1. We’re looking at solid hype for characters, expansions, and more.
We are only at the beginning of the ride with #MortalKonbat1. We look forward to sharing what’s koming next with a loong list of Fighters, Kameos and game features to kome!pic.twitter.com/c4WJkaQ4rd
— Ed Boon (@noobde) September 25, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1’s Success Can Welcome Additional Content
Even before its launch, NetherRealm Studios has been vocal about the game’s future with players already aware of Kombat Pack 1, a DLC announced for the game, expected to launch Spring of next year. This DLC contains some popular characters from different franchises like Omni-Man, Homelander, and Peacemaker and the rest of the character roster will also include familiar faces like Takashi Takeda, Ermac and Quan Chi from the Mortal Kombat franchise.
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The game’s successful launch serves as the foundation for a bright future for the franchise. For one, existing Mortal Kombat fans get to experience familiar stories and character arcs in new ways. Secondly, new fans get to see their favorite characters (even those who exist outside the Mortal Kombat universe) in the possibly best fighting game of our times. As it happens, the R-rated world of Mortal Kombat has the potential to be a canvas for every comic book and superhero storytelling device.
In recent times, a few leaks have suggested that we can expect characters like Ghostface and Cassie Cage to make their moves in the existing universe of Mortal Kombat 1. Considering how often characters from different worlds make their appearances in this franchise, we won’t be surprised to see more personalities from a diverse range of supernatural realms, too.
Mortal Kombat 1’s Switch Version Will Be Fixed Soon
Mortal Kombat 1’s early gameplay footage on Switch showed issues
While PC and console fans have been enjoying the latest Mortal Kombat, there’s a particular fanbase that is extremely disappointed. The Nintendo Switch’s version of the game doesn’t only look terrible but also plays with bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience. Fortunately, this controversial talk was heated enough to reach the devs quickly. According to Boon,
“It would have been ideal for us to have released the version that we absolutely wanted, but anything that we’re finding a problem with is on our list and is going to be fixed.”
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In the present time, the plethora of issues that currently exist on Switch’s version of Mortal Kombat 1 has led to the devs focusing their attention on fixing problems. However, we can expect to hear more about the game’s future (maybe even a roadmap?) in the coming months. In an interview at the San Diego Comic-Con, Boon mentioned how Mortal Kombat 1 will given the same kind of love and attention as previous games, as the studio is focusing on a strong gameplay experience. For instance, the to-and-fro between characters like Peacemaker and Omni-Man would be one heck of a thing to hear.
What are your thoughts on the future of Mortal Kombat 1? Let us know in the comments.
Source: BBC News | Comic Book
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