Mortal Kombat 1 Cracked, Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, GTA6 Launch Buzz
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the studio’s first installment in the series in 20 years, reached 81,500 peak concurrent players on PC, surpassing Resident Evil 2 Remake’s 74,227 and Street Fighter 6’s 72,977 while trailing only Devil May Cry 5’s 88,894. The game, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2, holds “Very Positive” reviews with a positive rating above 85%. Elsewhere in today’s roundup: hacker Voices38 claims a full crack of Mortal Kombat 1, new Nintendo Switch 2 software leaks emerged, and GTA6 headlines include a relationship-system debate alongside fresh launch-day workforce projections.
According to Russian media outlet Playground, hacker Voices38 has announced the successful full crack of the PC version of Mortal Kombat 1. The fighting game has remained protected by Denuvo anti-tamper technology since its 2023 release; earlier bypass options existed but required additional steps, whereas this is described as a complete crack. Developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros., Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot of the long-running fighting franchise, and this milestone arrives nearly three years after the game’s launch.
Leaker malo932 reportedly revealed that a brand-new Super Smash Bros. title is in development for Switch 2, and it is not a port of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The leaker also hinted that Nintendogs will make a comeback, with the new entry utilizing Switch 2’s mouse control features. Additional claims include a new 3D Mario game expected in 2027, a new Wario Land title also targeting 2027, a Super Metroid remake nearing completion, and a Star Fox project described as an “adventure” title in the works. None of these titles have been officially confirmed by Nintendo.
GTA6 protagonists Jason and Lucia reportedly share “absolute trust,” so solo visits to strip clubs won’t harm their relationship. Romance is entirely optional, with no gameplay rewards or penalties — effects are limited to the story, and the game reportedly includes separate men’s and women’s clubs. Supporters say healthy relationships should work this way; critics counter that missing jealousy mechanics weaken emotional tension and stray from GTA’s dramatic tradition. Separately, economist José García Montalvo projects about 1.5 million Americans will take leave when GTA6 launches November 19, costing roughly $1 billion in lost productivity, a figure matching Take-Two’s expectations. The Wall Street Journal adds that employees are saving annual leave, with some companies even adding launch day to year-end vacation benefits — certainly a launch day to watch.
