Not all Mortal Kombat 11 kombatants will be created equal, but when the same character cannot execute the same moves -- you know something's wrong. A widely reported "Player 1 advantage" has been acknowledged by the developer and awaits an upcoming fix soon. Read on for details:

Dexerto reported the imbalance between players, which has been widely reported by fans who've observed difficulties in executing combo attacks from the second player's position. YouTube user mrAPchem posted his findings [embedded below], speculating that falling "hurtboxes" -- unseen geometric zones that determine impact of hits -- are different between the two players, specifically rendering Player 2's hurtbox during falling larger.

A lot of bugs have been discovered since the release of the game, but this significant imbalance between players warranted a response from NetherRealm Studios Chief Creative Officer Ed Boon, who posted to X [aka; Twitter], "Once again, THANK YOU for all your feedback with MK1. You are helping us make the game better every day. The Player1 advantage bug has been fixed, and an update is being prepped for release very soon!"

According to a subsequent post to the social media micro-blogger, the developer has successfully isolated and solved the problem, working a hotfix into a patch to be released today.

You can follow and report bugs found in the game with WB Games Mortal Kombat 1 Support. You can also let the community know your findings by posting in the comments in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum! MK1 is out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

It has begun! Mortal Kombat 1 is out now in early access for players with the Kollector's & Premium Editions, but we couldn't let the sun set without acknowledging the final character bios from the starting roster. Along with official render art, they paint the picture of the fighters in MK1's New Era. Take a look:

Reiko is a prisoner of war turned loyal soldier in General Shao's army, but all three characters are mostly pretty familiar to long time fans. Nitara is once again fighting to protect the vampire realm of Vaeternus, while Shang Tsung schemes as a once lowly snake oil salesman whose destiny is altered by a "mysterious" stranger who has set him back on the path of treachery.

Nitara (Heroine of Vaeternus)
Nitara's race of vampires hails from the dark and desolate realm of Vaeternus. To survive, the evolved the ability to feed on the blood of other creatures.

The Aveternians thrived, building a great society. But as their comfort grew, so did their shortsightedness. They overfed on Vaeternus' creatures, disrupting the natural order. They now starve as it collapses.

It is Nitara's solemn obligation to deliver her people from hunger and save her race. Vaeternus must survive.

Shang Tsung (Scheming Sorcerer)
Shang Tsung grew up in Outworld's backwaters. Too lazy for hard labor and too shifty for honest work, he eked out a living selling quack cures and fake magic. Though his wares were useless, Shang Tsung's easy charm always closed the deal.

Shang Tsung was resigned to his hardscrabble life. But then one day a mysterious stranger came, promising to make Shang Tsung a powerful sorcerer. Though suspicious of the offer, it was one he couldn't refuse.

Reiko (General Shao's Loyal Lieutenant)
Reiko was a boy when he and his family were captured during the Kafallah War. Though his family died, Reiko fought and survived.

After spending months as a prisoner, Reiko was freed during a raid by General Shao. Despite his youth and small size, Reiko attacked his former captors and exacted bloody revenge.

Impressed by the boy's spirit, General Shao made Reiko his squire. Under his tutelage, Reiko learned the ways of war. He became an exceptional soldier and is now the General's second-in-command.

Reiko's loyalty to General Shao is absolute. He will live and die by his orders.

The more things change in a timeline defined by the guiding hand of Fire God Liu Kang -- the more they stay eerily the same. Why so similar? Some answers await in Mortal Kombat 1, which will officially receive wide release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19th! Share your thoughts about the latest iteration of these characters in the Mortal Kombat 1 comments!

For those who pre-ordered Premium & Kollector's Editions of Mortal Kombat 1 -- the game is finally about to begin! Online play might not be quite as robust as you're hoping though, especially if friends are on a different console. NetherRealm Studios offered a promising update regarding the state of play. Read on for details:

A simple post to X (aka; Twitter) confirmed that Krossplay between consoles will not be available at launch, but the developer assures they are working on implementing the feature for a post-launch hotfix patch.

Launch is just around the corner and we can’t wait for everyone to sink their teeth into #MK1. Regarding Kross-Play, it will not be available at launch, but know we are hard at work at implementing the feature into the game and it will be koming post launch. pic.twitter.com/M8Kvi4QkMe

— Mortal Kombat 1 (@MortalKombat) September 12, 2023

Krossplay became a key feature of Mortal Kombat 11, following industry trends with support across two generations of hardware! Mortal Kombat 1 is skipping PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this time, but is available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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If you aren't lucky enough to have early access via PS5 and Xbox Premium & Kollector's Editions -- you can look forward to getting your hands on the game in a few days on the official street release date: September 19th. Share your first impressions and discuss more in the Mortal Kombat 1 comments!

Early access release of Mortal Kombat 1 is almost upon us -- and all the kombatants are gathered in the official Launch Trailer! Get a fresh glimpse of some of the most recently revealed characters and prepare yourself for the experience soon to come! Watch:

Reiko is at last officially revealed in the launch trailer, completing the roster that also recently added Nitara. These lapsed 3D era cult favourites join all the klassic fighters in a bombastic trailer showcasing gameplay, Story Mode, Invasion Mode, Shang Tsung and Jean-Claude Van Damme downloadable extras, and much more!

Premium Early Access is imminent, with everyone else joining the fight September 19th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC! Which platform will you play on? What are you most looking forward? Tell us all about it below and in the Mortal Kombat 1 comments!

After decades of trivia and years of speculation: Jean-Claude Van Damme has finally come to fight! The legendary "Muscles from Brussels" is a Premium downloadable skin in Mortal Kombat 1 with likeness and voice. Watch the official trailer:

The star of influential martial arts movies like Bloodsport and Kickboxer finally embodies the character he inspired, donning the shades of Johnny Cage for his own take on a moviestar turned kombatant. The splits punch has never looked quite so right as delivered in a furious combo from JCVD!

The guest appearance is a long time coming. As series co-creator John Tobias told MKO during a previous interview: "I believe Roger Sharpe (famous pinball aficionado and historian), who handled Midway's licensing deals at the time, was approached by a movie studio with Van Damme's Universal Soldier film as a possible game tie-in. We envisioned Van Damme's involvement as a character in our game's story, or as playing himself in the game. That deal didn't pan out and we simply moved on."

We caught a brief glimpse of the Van Damme skin during Ed Boon's appearance on Hot Ones, and you'll be able to get it straight away as a pre-order bonus for MK1 Premium & Kollector's Edition. Don't worry if you missed out -- he's also part of the Kombat Pack with six DLC fighters and five Kameo fighters!

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We're now less than a week away from the Premium Early Access window! Everyone else can begin their quest September 19th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC! Will you play or say matte? Download the MKO App from the Apple Store and Google Play and tell us all about it in the Mortal Kombat 1 comments!

Ed Boon has been spitting hellfire as the voice of Scorpion for thirty years, but can he handle his hot sauce? Things get toasty as Hot Ones welcomes the NetherRealm Studios Chief Creative Officer to try some chicken wings, talk games, and preview Mortal Kombat 1. Watch:

The promotional appearance marks our first look at martial arts movie legend Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage, making his entrance in Cage's Apartment. Boon also answers general questions about game development and his career while doing his best to endure five rounds of some of the spiciest food he's ever eaten!

The arrival of JCVD in Mortal Kombat is the fulfillment of a long-held desire to see the Bloodsport star in a fighting game. Fans know he was eyeballed to appear what eventually became the first Mortal Kombat, and will now be a fully realised downloadable content premium skin as part of The Kombat Pack!

We're now just a week away from the official Early Access window for MK1 Kollector's & Premium Editions! Everyone else can sink their teeth into it September 19th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC!

Does MK1's latest character suck? Share your reactions in the comments below and find more to discuss in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum! Interact and keep track of the big dates by downloading the MKO App via App Store and Google Play. Special thanks to kommunity user The_Purple_Bunny for submitting this as a tip!

The deadly vampire of the realm of Vaeternus is back! Nitara is officially revealed in a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer that confirms the widely rumored casting of Hollywood actress Megan Fox. The playable roster is almost complete! Watch and learn:

Nitara marks the return of another "3D era" klassic. Originally introduced in 2002's Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, she was MK's first bloodsucking vampire, and has been slowly making a comeback through minor appearances in the 2021 film reboot and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. Along with a new celebrity face, Nitara has undergone a design update, switching her jet black locks and dark leathery wings for a subdued red & flesh tone.

Megan Fox is hardly the first actor to find their way into recent Mortal Kombat releases. MMA & WWE Champion Ronda Rousey played as a similar role as Sonya Blade in MK11, and MK1 will also add martial arts movie legend Jean-Claude Van Damme as a Johnny Cage skin! Not to mention all the crossover guest characters, such as John Cena's Peacemaker in Kombat Pack DLC.

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We're now just a week away from the official Early Access window for MK1 Kollector's & Premium Editions! Everyone else can sink their teeth into it September 19th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC on !

Does MK1's latest character suck? Share your reactions in the comments below and find more to discuss in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum! Interact and keep track of the big dates by downloading the MKO App via App Store and Google Play.