Summary
In a stunning twist of events,Twitchstreamer xQc experienced a notable bout of frustration during a recent gaming session ofMortal Kombat 1. Known for his gaming prowess, dynamic reactions, and candid commentary,renowned content creator xQchit a level of agitation seldom witnessed on his channel. After a series of punishing defeats, xQc’s simmering anger culminated in a spectacular rage-quit, promptly followed by him abruptly ending his live stream.
Mortal Kombat 1, the fourth title developed by NetherRealm and the 16th main installment of the acclaimed franchise, revisits its origins but with a fresh spin. In this rendition, Fire God Liu Kang, having acquired his newfound powers at the conclusion ofMortal Kombat 11, has reshaped the franchise’s timeline to manifest an era brimming with peace and harmony. Yet, looming shadows threaten to engulf this serene world in turmoil, compelling Liu Kang to rally arefreshed lineup ofMortal Kombat 1combatantsto protect EarthRealm once more.
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Notably,Mortal Kombat 1became available to Standard Edition owners on September 19, while those who secured the Premium Edition gained early access on September 14. During a recent livestream, xQc decided to giveMortal Kombat 1a shot, but the experience proved to be far from enjoyable. Choosing General Shao as his character, xQc soon found himself falling victim to a relentless onslaught of low attacks, exacerbating his frustration. The subsequent rounds proved even more disastrous, as he became the target of relentless combos, causing his anger to reach its boiling point. As the matches continued, xQc’s fury escalated to the point where he resorted to physically venting his frustration on his keyboard, lifting it and slamming it down on his desk in a fit of rage.
After enduring a string of live losses onTwitch, he eventually decided to shut down the game and conclude the stream, announcing his intention to switch to his alternative streaming platform, Kick.com. It’s worth mentioning that xQc has been known to express frustration during gaming sessions; as recently as February 2023, he ended his playthrough ofElden Ringin a similar fashion, rage-quitting live, and uninstalling the game from his Steam account.
Only time will reveal whether formerOverwatchprofessional xQc can hone his fighting game skills, but it’s noteworthy to mention thatMortal Kombat 1is already set for an update. As per the patch notes, this update promises to address bugs, enhance accessibility options, streamline the game’s user interface, and more.
Mortal Kombat 1is available now in early-access, and launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
