NetherRealm has recently rolled out a fresh update for Mortal Kombat 1. This update features the introduction of Janet Cage, an alternate timeline Kameo fighter, alongside several quality-of-life enhancements. Since its launch in September, Mortal Kombat 1 has been a standout in the game series, earning high praise and becoming one of the top-rated games of 2023. Designed as a reboot, Mortal Kombat 1 is welcoming to new players while also catering to long-time fans with nostalgic references.
The new Kameo Fighter mechanic in Mortal Kombat 1 allows players to choose a secondary combatant from a separate roster to support their main character during battles. The Kameo roster in Mortal Kombat 1 draws from the previous MK timeline, incorporating iconic warriors like Scorpion and Sonya Blade in their original forms. Alongside the base roster, NetherRealm continues to expand the game with additional DLC Kameos, such as the earth-controlling ninja Tremor and the power-mimicking Khameleon.
The March 2024 update for Mortal Kombat 1 introduces the third DLC Kameo fighter, Janet Cage, available for download on all major platforms. Janet Cage, a female variant of the classic Mortal Kombat 1 character Johnny Cage, is now ready for players to utilize in battles.
Unveiling Janet Cage in the Latest Update
Aside from adding Janet Cage to the roster, the latest Mortal Kombat 1 update brings various bug fixes and improvements. Notably, enhancements have been made to address issues specific to the Nintendo Switch version, which had faced criticism for its inferior graphical performance compared to other platforms. Additionally, the PC version has received an update for online crossplay multiplayer, and glitches in the recent Invasion season have been rectified.
While all these updates are beneficial, the inclusion of Janet Cage as a Kameo character is likely to generate the most excitement among players. Her uniqueness as an alternate version of an existing fighter sets her apart within Mortal Kombat 1's extensive roster, hinting at potential future additions like Scorpion's wife, Harumi, in a timeline-altering role. Fans are eager to see how NetherRealm will further explore the multiverse concept in Mortal Kombat 1, but for now, they can enjoy selecting Janet Cage as their supporting Kameo character in the latest update.
Mortal Kombat 1 March 2024 Update Highlights
General Fixes & Enhancements
- Janet Cage now joins the lineup on all platforms
Online
- Resolved issue causing frame rate drops during Kombat League matches
Invasions
- Fixed crash in the Seasonal Tower related to the Blood Ritual modifier selection
- Corrected Mileena's Roll issue causing her to go out of bounds after an Exploding Krystal connection
Tutorial
- Resolved issue making Task 5 of the Frame Data Unsafe Attack lesson impossible to complete
Character-Specific Adjustments - Kameo Fighter Janet Cage
- Fixed issue causing Janet to attack in the wrong direction after executing a follow-up Hop Punch or Hop Skip Punch
PC Updates (Steam & Epic Games Store)
- Online benchmarking enhancements for an improved crossplay experience
Nintendo Switch Improvements
- Rectified visual problem with Order of Darkness Reptile palette
- Fixed issue with facial expressions disappearing during Peacemaker's fatalities
- Corrected visual glitch with Stryker Kameo brutality
- Adjusted Sub Zero's eyes appearance with the Deadly Alliance skin
- Solved visual issue with Omni-Man's cape during fights
- Fixed connectivity problem requiring game restart for server reconnection
- Addressed visual glitch with Mileena's Shiva Ranatai skin
- Fixed random disappearance of HUD
- Corrected animation issues with Mileena's Order of Darkness skins
- Resolved disconnect problem in King of the Hill matches