Fans playing Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition on PC over the past few days may have noticed a Steam update rolling out from the boffins at NetherRealm.
The patch addresses several niggling issues revolving around visual display and basic functionality. According to Steam: the fix includes updates to peripheral support, online mode fixes, and general performance improvement.
- Steam Update (July 23, 2014):
- Updated the game launcher
- Added video card selection option
- Fixes auto-detection problems on laptops with Optimus technology
- Solves performance issues for many laptops with dual GPUs
- Added support for letterbox display toggle
- Fixes problems with 4:3 and 5:4 aspect ratios
- Added video card selection option
- Several performance optimizations
- Changed video settings options
- Added ability to toggle memory restriction
- Removed region lock for multiplayer matchmaking
- Allows for a larger pool of online players
- However, very long distance matches may experience slower network performance
- Improvements to online multiplayer
- Fixed issues with Private Matches
- Updated KOTH
- Fixed multiplayer crashes
- Fixes and updates for several peripherals
- Removed microphone support from voice chat
- Players may use Steam Chat
The improvements certainly won't be for naught! The announcement of Mortal Kombat X generated a massive rush of renewed interest in the 2012 Edition! With sales still persisting for PC and other platforms, the previous instalment is very much alive, even reaching Top 5 benchmarks for digital sales!
You can buy Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition right now for a standard download cost of $19.99 [via Steam]! For recommended specifications refer to this story. Find more stories from the previous generation in the Mortal Kombat (2011) forum!
