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How to disable the screen reader and narrator in Mortal Kombat 1

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When browsing the menus in Mortal Kombat 1, you may hear a voice reading through the text. In cut scenes, you may also hear a narrator describing the action. To see how you disable these voices, you can check out this article from Seeking Tech.

1. Make sure you head over to the Settings menu in the game if you haven’t done so already.

2. From there, select the Accessibility option from the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, move the menu cursor over to Screen Reader. This setting should show the following details:

Toggle whether the on-screen text for menus is read.

4. Make sure that the Screen Reader setting is set to Off.

5. Also on the same screen, you should find the Descriptive Audio setting, which shows the following information:

Toggle whether Story Mode cutscenes, Fatalities, Intros, and Victories include audio narration describing what is happening on screen.

6. Make sure that the Descriptive Audio setting is set to Off.

7. You can then exit out of the Settings menu in MK1.

You should no longer hear the screen reader when browsing through the in-game menus. The narrator that describes the action in cut scenes should be muted as well.

How to disable negative edge and release check in Mortal Kombat 1

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If you have a hard time pulling off special moves in Mortal Kombat 1, then you might want to consider disabling the release check. Also known as negative edge, this feature will register an input when you press down on a button and then register another input when you let go of the same button.

To see how you can turn off this feature for the fighting game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, open the Settings menu in the game.

2. From Settings, you need to select Kontrols from the options available on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, move the menu cursor down to Release Check. This option should show the following information:

Special moves are executed on button release (Negative Edge).

4. Release Check is enabled by default. In order to disable it, make sure you set this option to “Off.”

5. Once you are done, you can exit out of the Mortal Kombat 1 settings menu and then return to playing the game. With that said, you may want to practice a few rounds first to get used to new control scheme after disabling release check/negative edge.

How to disable the controller speaker in Mortal Kombat 1

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If you are playing Mortal Kombat 1 with a DualSense or DualShock 4 controller, then you may hear some sounds being played through the gamepad’s speaker. If you don’t like this feature and would like to turn it off, then you can find out how to do so in this guide at Seeking Tech.

1 If you haven’t done so already, make your way to the Settings menu in MK1.

2. From the Settings menu, select Video & Audio from the left column.

3. On the right side, move the menu cursor to Wireless Controller Speaker. This setting should have the following description:

Toggle whether certain sounds play from the Wireless Controller Speaker.

4. By default, this feature is enabled. In order to disable it, make sure that Wireless Controller Speaker is set to “Off.”

5. You can then exit out of the Settings menu.

When you start playing Mortal Kombat 1 again, you should no longer hear any sound coming from your DualSense or DualShock 4 controller.

How to find missing Kombat Pack content in Mortal Kombat 1

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The Kombat Pack is included in the premium and collector’s editions of Mortal Kombat 1. You can also purchase the DLC bundle as a standalone if you bought the standard edition. If you can’t find the content from the Kombat Pack in the game, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you bought the physical version of Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition, or the Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition, then make sure you redeem the voucher that came included in the game box. By doing so, you will be able to download the Kombat Pack.

The digital version of Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition should automatically include the Kombat Pack with the initial download.

2. You should also double check to see if you have the Kombat Pack purchased and installed on the digital store front of your platform.

3. Make sure that you have the latest patch installed for the game as a lot of the content from this DLC bundled will be added after the initial launch of the game.

4. You should also make sure that you are connected to the game servers in Mortal Kombat 1 in order to unlock the content.

5. As we stated above, some of the content may not be available yet. For the uninformed, the Kombat Pack comes with the following:

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage
  • Quan Chi playable character
  • Ermac playable character
  • Takeda playable character
  • Omni-Man playable character
  • Peacemaker playable character
  • Homelander playable character
  • Tremor Kameo character
  • Mavado Kameo character
  • Johnny Cage Kameo character
  • Ferra Kameo character
  • Khameleon Kameo character

When the game was first released (September 14, 2023, for Premium and Kollector’s Edition owners or September 19, 2023, for everyone else), only the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage is available. You can find the skin in the Kustomize menu for the character.

The six playable characters and five Kameo characters from the bundle will unlock later after the initial launch date. Once they have been made available, you should be able to access them in the game.

What to do if you can’t unlock Havik and other Mortal Kombat 1 story mode rewards

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By playing through the story mode in Mortal Kombat 1, you will unlock rewards. One of the major ones is being able to play as Havik when you beat the entire campaign and reach the end credits.

If the rewards aren’t unlocking for you, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, you should make sure that you are connected to the game servers. Otherwise, you won’t be able to claim your rewards.

2. If you earn the rewards in story mode while playing offline, then make sure you connect to the online servers in MK1. Afterwards, you can claim the bonuses from the Notifications menu in the Kombat Kard screen.

You can open the Kombat Kard screen by pressing the touchpad on the DualSense, View button on the Xbox controller, – button on the Nintendo Switch controller or M key on the keyboard.

3. If you still aren’t unlocking the story rewards, then you can try restarting your game.

On the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, you need to manually quit Mortal Kombat 1 in order to avoid putting it in the Quick Resume queue. You can then open the game again.

4. You can also try replaying the story mode again, with the game connected to its servers, to see if doing so will unlock the bonuses.

How to fix Mortal Kombat 1 crashing issues on consoles

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When playing Mortal Kombat 1, the game may end up freezing and booting you back to the home screen menu of your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch console. To see how you can potentially fix these crashing issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

Based on our experience, the freezing occurs after you depleted the opponent’s life bar and just before the words Finish Him appear on the screen. The crashes happen more frequently in the Tower and Invasion modes when playing as a female character.

1. For the first potential fix, you can try deleting the game from the console and then re-installing it.

2. If re-installing the game did not help, then you should make sure that you aren’t putting the game in a suspended state and then putting your console in sleep/rest mode. Otherwise, the game may become unstable when you resume from where you left off.

On the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, we suggest that you manually quit the game before you turn off your console. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Press the Xbox button on the controller.
  • In the guide menu, move the cursor over to the Mortal Kombat 1 icon.
  • Press the Menu button on the controller.
  • Select Quit from the pop-up menu.

3. You can also try playing Mortal Kombat 1 offline. Keep in mind that some of the modes are online only.

4. Make sure that the game is installed on the console storage if you have the PS5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version. If it is installed on an expanded SSD instead, then we recommend moving it over to the internal SSD.

5. It is likely that a new patch for MK1 will improve the stability of the software, especially with the crashing issues appearing to be common.

Therefore, you should make sure that you have the latest version of the game downloaded and installed.

How to prevent the audio from cutting off in Mortal Kombat 1

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You may notice that the sound may cut off in Mortal Kombat 1, especially when playing through its story mode. To see how you can prevent the audio from skipping, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try restarting the game.

If you are playing the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version, you need to first manually quit out of the game. To do so, press the Xbox button to open the guide menu, move the cursor over to the Mortal Kombat 1 icon, press the Menu button and then select Quit. Afterwards, you can launch the fighting game again.

2. You should also check to see if there is a new patch available to download.

The development team at NetherRealm Studios has acknowledged that the sound cut off issue, indicating that it is somewhat widespread. Therefore, a new update may fix this issue for the fighting game.

3. If the audio is still skipping, then you can try using a different sound output device. If possible, try to use a wired device as wireless connections often cause the audio to cut off.

What microtransactions are included in Mortal Kombat 1?

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Just like the previous installments in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 features microtransactions. To see what these optional purchases are, you can take a look at this article at Seeking Tech.

About Dragon Krystals

The virtual currency in Mortal Kombat 1 is called Dragon Krystals. You can use these to purchase cosmetic items such as skins, palettes and gear.

How much does Dragon Krystals cost?

In the United States region, you can purchase Dragon Krystals in four bundles. You can find the pricing for each below:

  • 500 Dragon Krystals: $4.99 (which is around $0.0100 per every Dragon Krystal)
  • 1250 Dragon Krystals: $9.99 (which is around $0.0080 per every Dragon Krystal)
  • 2700 Dragon Krystals: $19.99 (which is around $0.0074 per every Dragon Krystal)
  • 5900 Dragon Krystals: $39.99 (which is around $0.0068 per every Dragon Krystal)

As you can see above, you will get more value if you decide to purchase the more expensive microtransaction bundle.

Mortal Kombat 1 Premium and Kollector’s Editions

If you purchase the premium or collector’s edition of Mortal Kombat 1, then you will get Dragon Krystals as part of the bundle.

For the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition, 1250 Dragon Krystals (which is a $9.99 value) is included. The digital version of this edition should include the virtual currency when you download and install the game. If you got a physical copy, then you need to redeem the voucher that came included in the game box.

If you got the physical-only Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition, then you will get 2700 Dragon Krystals (which has a value of $19.99). Make sure you redeem the voucher that came with the collector’s box in order to add the virtual currency to your profile in the game.

How to fix Mortal Kombat 1 Shang Tsung unlock issues

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If you pre-order Mortal Kombat 1, then you will get Shang Tsung as a playable character. If this fighter is not unlocking, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you redeem Shang Tsung if you got him as a pre-order bonus.

If you purchase the game digitally, then the character should automatically be included with the initial download and installation; therefore, you shouldn’t have to do anything.

Keep in mind that you must pre-order the game from the digital store before it officially launches in order to get Shang Tsung as a free pre-order bonus; otherwise, you have to pay to access the character.

If you pre-order a physical copy, then you need to redeem the voucher that came inside the game box. The code needs to be redeemed on the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 5 version, Microsoft Store for the Xbox version or eShop for the Nintendo Switch version. After entering the code, make sure you download the Shang Tsung DLC before opening the game.

2. You should also make sure that your PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.

If you launched Mortal Kombat 1 initially without connecting to the game server, then you may not be able to unlock Shang Tsung.

3. If you still can’t play as Shang Tsung even though you believed that you have access to him, then we suggest that you directly contact the Mortal Kombat Games Support team with this page. Make sure you include a receipt in case you get asked to provide proof of your purchase.

How to change text size in Baldur’s Gate 3

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If you find that the text size is too small in Baldur’s Gate 3, especially on a television set, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can change it.

1. To start off, you need to open the Options menu in the game.

2. From there, you need to navigate towards either the Interface tab or Accessibility tab.

If you are playing with a PlayStation controller, then you can change tabs with the L1 and R1 buttons. If you are using an Xbox themed gamepad, then you can use the LB and RB buttons to switch tabs.

3. Scroll down to the Dialogue Options section in the Accessibility tab.

4. In this section, you should see the slider for the Dialogue Text Size, which should show the following description:

Adjust text size.

5. You should be able to see the Overhead Text Size setting, which shows the following information:

Adjust overhead text size.

6. In the same section, you can choose whether or not to enable subtitles.

If you do turn them on, you can also choose to enable or disable speaker names or text backgrounds. If you decided to add text backgrounds, you will be able to adjust its opacity.

7. Once you are done making any changes, exit from the Options menu and then return to playing Baldur’s Gate 3.