Summary
Mortal Kombat 1enthusiasts on the PlayStation 5 are facing a new kind of challenge, but it’s not from an in-game adversary. A major input glitch has emerged, notably affecting keyMortal Kombat 1modessuch as Practice and Tournament. This unforeseen issue has led to frustrations as some players reported grappling with commands that aren’t working as they should, undermining their gaming experience.
Mortal Kombat 1marks the most recent installment in the enduring legacy of the beloved fighting game series, offering a comprehensive reimagining of the game’s storyline following the dramatic events ofMortal Kombat 11. As is common with significant releases,Mortal Kombat 1has encountered its own set of challenges since its launch in September. Notably,Mortal Kombat 1’sdebut on the Nintendo Switch raised questionsdue to its suboptimal state, prompting fans to swiftly voice their discontent about the numerous issues plaguing the game, ranging from subpar graphics to performance-related troubles.
While developerNetherRealm has been actively releasingMortal Kombat 1patchesto address various issues, users continue to encounter new problems. On October 15, a user named @TheKompetitor highlighted a particular problem on a platform, stating that when playingMortal Kombat 1on PS5, certain inputs aren’t being recognized accurately in Practice mode. Delving deeper, He shared a video elucidating how, inMK1, the ‘Throw’ and ‘Kameo’ functions are typically mapped to L1 and R1 buttons, respectively. However, when @TheKompetitor switched these functions - making ‘Kameo’ activate with L1 and ‘Throw’ with R1, the game failed to acknowledge and adapt to these modifications.
In response to the post, another player, @SugarN1p_Gaming, shared their own experience, mentioning that they encountered a similar issue inMortal Kombat 1’s offline Tournament mode and had to reset the application. Meanwhile, @ChaserAllelujah expressed relief that @TheKompetitor brought up the issue, as they too had been experiencing unexpected character moves that they hadn’t input themselves, making them question their own sanity.
While the timeline for NetherRealm to address theseMortal Kombat 1issues remains uncertain, it’s important to commend their responsiveness in addressing these concerns swiftly. Notably, there was an issue whereMortal Kombat 1’s multiplayer unfairly favored player one, making it challenging for player two to execute combos. Within a matter of days, a patch was promptly released to rectify this player one advantage, along with a range of character-specific adjustments aimed at enhancing gameplay balance.
Mortal Kombat 1is available now on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
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