Ed Boon, chief developer of NetherRealm Studios, has revealed Mortal Kombat 1 is about for some massive stability adjustments and revealed a brand new take a look at upcoming DLC character Takeda.
In a tweet, under, Boon mentioned Takeda can be playable on the upcoming Evo preventing sport match in the course of the weekend of July 19, and printed a video exhibiting the character’s pre-fight interplay with Smoke. We see Takeda, one of many so-called Kombat Children alongside Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, and Jacqui Briggs, together with his trademark bladed whips.
Takeda @ @Evo#MortalKombat11 pic.twitter.com/MRIB4385kQ
— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 11, 2024
Takeda is the final of the Kombat Pack 1 DLC characters, and is due out later this month alongside ultimate Kameo character Ferra. Dataminers have already unearthed proof to counsel the following six DLC characters coming to the gory preventing sport as a part of Kombat Pack 2.
In a separate sequence of tweets, Boon mentioned the Takeda construct for Evo consists of upcoming bug fixes and a stability patch with “important enhancements” to varied characters within the sport. Nitara, for instance, is about for “critical” buffs. Kameo fighters will get buffs, too. Detailed patch notes are set for early subsequent week.
This Takeda construct may also comprise upcoming bug fixes & stability patch with important enhancements to roster fighters like:
Nitara (some SERIOUS buffs)
Li Mei (new pop-up combo string)
Quan Chi (new portal boot kick)
Scorpion (buff to EX-teleport)Krazy buff to uppercut soar…
— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 11, 2024
…and far more buffs/enhancements not listed right here…
We can be releasing detailed notes on the Takeda construct early subsequent week.
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— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 11, 2024
In response to Boon, fan polls revealed the highest 5 characters the group hopes to see get some much-needed stability adjustments. In the meantime, followers additionally really need new Kameo characters. Maybe Kombat Pack 2 will provide up one other set alongside new the brand new DLC characters.
For the roster fighters, these appeared to look on a lot of your lists…
Geras
Havik
Shang Tsung
Sub-zero
Quan Chi
NitaraKeep tuned!
(6 of 8)— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 11, 2024
Lastly, a giant thanks to all of the MK followers who hold our video games among the many prime promoting, even 9 months after our launch!
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— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 11, 2024
NetherRealm has confirmed plans to disclose the way forward for Mortal Kombat 1 throughout San Diego Comedian-Con 2024, in a panel set for 2pm Pacific / 5pm Japanese / 10pm UK on Friday, July 26. 12 months 2 plans could embrace what Boon has already teased is about for Mortal Kombat 1, comparable to story DLC and “a giant shock after that.” In the meantime, the Mortal Kombat 2 film is due out October 24, 2025.
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