Update 1.0.26 was a post-launch patch for Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch tied to DLC support, balance tweaks, and platform-specific fixes. For Switch players using NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) builds and DLC content, the update addressed issues introduced by prior updates and ensured compatibility with new downloadable characters and skins while improving stability and performance on Nintendo hardware.
Despite these patches, the Switch version always remained a compromised experience. Even at version 1.0.26, the game relies on a massive mandatory download. The base cartridge is notoriously bare-bones, locking major modes like "Story," "Krypt," and "Towers of Time" behind a significant data download. Mortal Kombat 11 SWITCH NSP DLC Update 1.0.26
You will need a microSD card formatted as exFAT or FAT32 with at least 32 GB of free space. Do not attempt to install this to your Switch’s internal 32GB storage—it will fail due to system reservation overhead. Update 1
Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11) for Nintendo Switch requires significant data downloads beyond the base game or physical cartridge to access its full roster and story modes is the definitive final patch, bringing the game to the MK11 Ultimate Even at version 1
Corrects specific audio-desynchronization issues during cinematic Fatal Blows and Fatalities. The Value of the Complete DLC Pack
: This version includes years of balance adjustments, character-specific fixes for fighters like Kung Lao and Cassie Cage , and bug fixes for gear and audio.