Mortal Kombat 1 July 2024 update: new fighter, extensive fixes, gameplay enhancements

NetherRealm Studios has unveiled the July 2024 update for Mortal Kombat 1, introducing a host of updates designed to refine gameplay and address bugs. The latest patch includes general fixes, platform-specific improvements, and adjustments for various characters, promising a more polished and balanced gaming experience.

New Additions

• Takeda Takahashi joins the roster as a new DLC fighter with early access.
• Ferra Kameo is also added to the roster.
• MK ’95 Skins for Reptile, Smoke, and Sub-Zero, as well as UMK3 skins for Rain and Ermac and an Order of Darkness skin for Quan Chi, are now available.

Platform-specific fixes

• PC steam & epic games store: Enhanced game stability, resolved issues with 60 FPS Mode, and improvements to online modes.
  PlayStation: Added support for PlayStation Tournaments, alongside general fixes and adjustments including AI improvements and better screen reader functionality.

General fixes

• The Mortal Kombat 1 update includes numerous visual and gameplay fixes, including resolution of issues with brutalities, trophies, and move lists.
• Adjustments to character-specific moves and attacks, including fixes for rare bugs and inconsistencies.

Character-specific adjustments

• Baraka: Enhanced hit advantage on Baraka Barrage and improved auto-facing on Death Spin.
• Geras: Faster recovery for Slow Down move and improved health restoration for Fixed Point.
• Havik: Fixed animation issues and missing sound effects.
• Kenshi: Addressed issues with projectiles hitting Ancestor.
• Kitana: Increased hit advantage on Edenian Dance.
• Li Mei: Added new attacks and increased walk speed.
• Liu Kang: Enhanced Dragon’s Tail hit advantage.
• Nitara: Adjusted Dark Plunge and Bloody Bolt moves.
• Raiden: Fixed Fatal Blow animation issues.
• Reptile: Fixed buffs and lingering effects after specific moves.
• Scorpion: Improved hit advantage on Side Kick and adjusted Sweeping Scorpion Tail.
• Sindel: Fixed animation issues with Kartwheel.
• Smoke: Improved recovery on Enhanced Vicious Vapors.
• Sub-Zero: Enhanced hit region for Ice Klone and increased hit advantage on Heavy Toe.
• Tanya: Adjusted airborne status during certain animations.
• Omni-Man: Fixed issues with Fatal Blow and Invincible Rush.
• Quan Chi: Added new attack Best Foot Backward.
• Peacemaker: Corrected pushback and visual effects during Throw Escape.
• Ermac: Fixed Fatal Blow and Brutality animation issues.
• Homelander: Fixed bugs with Fatal Blow and Flight attacks.

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Kameo fighters adjustments

• Cyrax: Improved Self-Destruct and Kopter Chopper moves.
• Darrius: Added new follow-up attacks and adjusted Twister Kicks.
• Frost: Added Ice Wall move and fixed Forward Throw brutality issues.
• Goro: Increased recharge rate for Punch Walk and adjusted Shokan Stomp.
• Jax: Reduced recharge rate for Energy Wave.
• Kung Lao: Fixed issues with Away We Go move.
• Motaro: Adjusted Centaurian Warp and added armor to Fatal Blow Charge!.
• Scorpion: Added Aura of Flame move.
• Sektor: Enhanced missile attacks and adjusted Flame Thrower.
• Shujinko: Fixed issues with Mimic attacks and Sub-Zero Slide animation.
• Sub-Zero: Fixed Kold Shoulder and improved interactions with Kameos.
• Khameleon: Adjusted vulnerability on various moves.
• Janet Cage: Fixed issues with Stunt Double.
• Mavado: Limited maximum height for Best Feet Forward and Nindrop moves.

The patch aims to enhance overall gameplay and address previous issues, reflecting NetherRealm Studios’ commitment to continuous improvement in Mortal Kombat 1.