Mortal Kombat 1 Nintendo Switch Launch Faces Surprising Trailer Glitch

Politics, News Sept. 21, 2023, 5:20 a.m.

The Nintendo Switch launch of Mortal Kombat 1 faced issues, including a peculiar Steam notification in the official trailer, prompting Nintendo to make the video private.

The launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch faced some initial setbacks, acknowledged by series creator and director Ed Boon, who confirmed that the game would receive updates in the future. Adding to the challenges, Nintendo enthusiasts recently spotted an intriguing occurrence in the official Mortal Kombat 1 Switch trailer. The video, initially posted on Nintendo's YouTube channel but later made private, revealed a Steam notification during a mini-game segment at the 1:52 mark.

In this unusual display, a Steam-like user interface emerged, accompanied by the Mortal Kombat logo and text reading "Achievement 38" and "Dialogue 38." While not a major issue, some fans found it perplexing that such an occurrence took place in what was meant to be a promotional trailer for the Switch version.

Fortunately, Nintendo has taken notice of this anomaly and promptly set the video to private. We managed to capture a screenshot for reference.

For those interested in the Switch release, our Nintendo Life review provides comprehensive insights. Despite requiring some refinements on the Nintendo hybrid platform, the core gameplay remains exceptionally engaging.

The appearance of a Steam notification in a Nintendo trailer raises intriguing questions. Have you had the opportunity to try the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.