Summary
- Mortal Kombat 1's latest update is a hefty 120.84 GB on Xbox, much larger than on other consoles.
- The update prepares for new DLC characters and includes bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
- Xbox players are left wondering why the update is so large while PlayStation version is only 11 GB.
Mortal Kombat 1’s latest update requires a huge download on Xbox that is not required on other consoles. Earlier this week, NetherRealm released a brand-new update patch for Mortal Kombat 1 to coincide with the release of DLC character Takeda Takahashi and supporting Kameo fighter Ferra. In addition to preparing the game for these characters’ arrival, this update contained numerous bug fixes and gameplay tweaks for the rest of the Mortal Kombat 1 roster.
Said roster was already packed with revamped versions of classic Mortal Kombat characters at launch, and Mortal Kombat 1 has been adding a mix of returning series mainstays and special guests from other franchises since the first DLC pack was released last November. This pack contained the infamous Omni-Man of Invincible fame, with The Boys villain Homelander and DC antihero Peacemaker joining the fray at later dates. Mortal Kombat 1 antagonists Quan Chi and Ermac were also made playable following their supporting roles in the base game’s story.
Mortal Kombat 1 Just Answered The Biggest Question About Takeda
With the upcoming release of Mortal Kombat 1 DLC fighter Takeda, NetherRealm Studios has finally answered big questions about the character.
Mortal Kombat X’s Takeda finally joined these characters in Mortal Kombat 1 this week, but his designated update has left some Xbox players feeling less than thrilled due to how massive it is. Reddit users like Lcomb0817 have noticed that the latest Mortal Kombat 1 update is a hefty 120.84 GB, almost the size of the digital version of the game itself. In comparison, the PlayStation version of the update only takes up 11 GB, leaving many to wonder why the Xbox version is so massive.
Mortal Kombat 1 Takeda Update File Size On Xbox
- 120.84 GB
This isn’t the first time that an update’s file size has generated headlines among Xbox players. Earlier this week, Fortnite’s most recent update was reported to be a massive 68 GB. While not as gargantuan as the aforementioned Mortal Kombat 1 patch, it did cause a headache for Fortnite players struggling to free up enough space for the update or waiting out the long download time. Epic Games eventually addressed the issue, saying that it is looking into the reason behind the Xbox update’s unusual size and advising players to begin downloading it ahead of their next planned game session.
Epic would also confirm that the issue with its latest Fortnite update was exclusive to the Xbox version, mirroring the situation with Mortal Kombat 1’s Takeda update patch. Neither NetherRealm nor WB Games has addressed the Xbox update at this time, and fans are still left scratching their heads at a seemingly routine download being nearly the size of the game it is meant to supplement. Many have speculated that these large file sizes are due to an issue at Microsoft, though the Xbox parent company also hasn’t addressed anything of the sort as of this writing.
Mortal Kombat 1
- Released
- September 19, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you'll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you've never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- NetherRealm Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Warner Brothers Games
- Franchise
- Mortal Kombat
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
