It’s a fun time to be a battling video game fan, and in between brand-new Street Fighter and Tekken video games coming out soon, Mortal Kombat is throwing its lethal hat into the ring. A sort-of-reboot of the franchise that takes place in the New Era timeline, developer NetherRealm Studios explains Mortal Kombat 1 as a new take on the series that includes reimagined variations of renowned characters, a brand-new combating system, game modes, and obviously, the gory fatalities that the franchise has ended up being infamous for.
The expose trailer displayed several of the fighters who’ll appear in the video game, with the present lineup consisting entirely of familiar faces. Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, and Johnny Cage are all verified to be in the video game, and NetherRealm says that numerous other characters will appear as well.
Ever since, we’ve had 2 more significant videos exposed for the video game. At Summer Game Fest, the first gameplay trailer displayed more of the brand-new status quo and exposed Johnny Cage flexing high kicks and Hollywood charm, and in the first Kombat Kast livestream, a brand-new video revealed the return of Smoke and others.
For now, here’s a fast rundown on who’ll be painting the town red in Mortal Kombat 1.
Liu Kang
Liu Kang got a significant power-up by the end of Mortal Kombat 11, as he rose to godhood and defeated Kronika. Kang would eventually reset the timeline to what is referred to as the “New Era” and introduce an age of peace, but as the trailer shows, not everybody wishes to take him up on that offer.
Geras
Presented back in Mortal Kombat 11 as the right-hand man of Kronika, Geras wields the sands of time to deadly impact. Last seen sinking into the endless Sea of Blood, Geras has actually been reassigned to protect the Hourglass of Time in Liu Kang’s New Era. The previous enemies appear to be on friendlier terms in Mortal Kombat 1, and when it comes to fight, Geras is a hazardous challenger who can stop time, smash enemies into their time-displaced alternative selves, and finish them off with a sand tornado.
Scorpion
Everyone’s favorite Shirai-Ryu ninja is back, and this time, it looks like Scorpion isn’t out for blood, as he appears to be allied with his everlasting rival, Sub-Zero From his brief look in the trailer, it looks like very little has changed for Scorpion, as he’s still sporting his hallmark color scheme and his signature kunai weapon.
Sub-Zero.
Like Scorpion, Sub-Zero is an integral part of Mortal Kombat’s history. The Lin Kuei assassin appears briefly in the trailer as he meets Scorpion, and appears like he hasn’t lost his ice-cold touch. It’s a pity that he gets his head curb-stomped into the flooring, by Shang Tsung.
Kitana
Mortal Kombat 1 has some royal class in its lineup, thanks to the arrival of Princess Kitana. Dressed in regal blue and accompanied by her sister Mileena, Kitana appears to still be the princess of Edenia in this timeline judging by the flourishing people around her. She might want to watch out for her sister.
Mileena
If Mileena is going to stab her sister Kitana in the back, a minimum of she’s brought the right tools for the job. In the previous timeline, Mileena was a hereditary experiment that integrated Edenian and Tarkatan DNA, resulting in a lethal clone of Kitana. She’s back in the New Era, but she’s still one princess that you don’t wish to have supporting you and within stabbing range of your spinal column.
Kung Lao
It’s unclear which Kung Lao remains in Mortal Kombat 1, but this might be the original legend himself, the Great Kung Lao. Whichever version this is, he appears to still have a fondness for sharp fashion as he’s when again wearing some killer headgear.
Raiden
By the end of Mortal Kombat 11, Raiden sacrificed his divinity so that Liu Kang would have the power to deal with Kronika and her forces. Rendered mortal, that Raiden spent his staying years as a counsel to Kang and probably passed away of old age. In the new timeline, he appears to have actually been born-again and is now standing side by side with both the Fire God and Kung Lao.
Shang Tsung
One of the most long-lasting villains in Mortal Kombat’s long history, not even being erased of presence can stop this soul-stealing sorcerer from wreaking havoc in Liu Kang’s new timeline. Up to his old tricks as normal, Tsung goes on a bloody rampage in the trailer and eventually meets his fate when Kang dishes out some magnificent justice.
Johnny Cage
While he doesn’t appear in the trailer, Johnny Cage is confirmed to be part of the video game’s roster. It’s not clear how the action motion picture star will be reimagined, however if you get the Premium Edition of the video game, you’ll be able to dress him up as legendary motion picture star Jean-Claude Van Damme and hold your own Bloodsport Kumite with him.
Smoke
Where there’s Smoke, there’s fire! The fan-favorite ninja is back in playable action for the very first time because Mortal Kombat 9. Like previous incarnations, Smoke is an agile assassin who utilize his unique capabilities to close spaces in an immediate and attack from behind with deadly precision. Smoke has actually also included a deadly knife to his arsenal, which he can manipulate with his powers as either a close or mid-range weapon.
Rain
A waterbending master, Rain has an aquatic arsenal of unique moves that he can release, making him proficient at managing the battleground. From any variety, Rain can unleash a gush of attacks at anybody who attempts to get close to him.
Kenshi
Another popular character in the Mortal Kombat mythos, not excessive has actually altered with Kenshi. He’s still a master swordsman who weaves lethal weapon strikes with ghostly assists, and one of his new fatalities turns his hallmark sword into a gruesome mixer.
Sektor (Kameo).
For anyone who dreaded combating a Sektor player back in the Mortal Kombat 9 days, prepare to relive a few of that discomfort. This Kameo version of Sektor can be used to launch teleport attacks on opponents, plus he has a stockpile of missiles that he can dump in your basic direction.
Cyrax (Kameo).
Everybody’s preferred Lin Kuei cyborg returns as a Kameo fighter, and so far, it appears like he can be utilized to lob explosives at challengers or to charge forward and chest-bump them with his torso-saw.
Goro (Kameo).
We’re not too certain what tactical advantages Goro will use as a Kameo character, however when you’re huge and packing four arms loaded with killer intent, there’s a likelihood that this Shokan warrior will understand precisely how to put them to excellent use.
Frost (Kameo).
Mortal Kombat’s ice queen returns, and she’s colder than ever with her ice-based offense. Just a brief bit of gameplay has actually been shown, however it appears like you’ll wish to watch open for her long-range ici-killattack.
Timeless Scorpion (Kameo).
Fans of the original Mortal Kombat get to wield the power of Scorpion’s very first incarnation, as this Kameo fighter can unleash damaging hellfire when he’s hired.
Peacemaker.
Yes, you can see John Cena here, as this version of the patriotic anti-hero is stepping into Mortal Kombat 1. He looks like he was pulled straight from his recent work on (HBO) Max, and he’s packing some serious firepower to boot.
Omni-Man.
Understood as the worst father ever, Omni-Man is flying out of Invincible and into Mortal Kombat 1. The Viltrumite, who is voiced as soon as again by JK Simmons, was teased in the first Kombat pack, and he’ll have lots of superpowers to draw from, consisting of flight, super-strength, and his trademark talent of inflicting ultra-violence on anybody who crosses him.
Homelander.
Comparable to Omni-Man, Homelander from The Boys has the usual choice of Evil Superman powers to bend in battle. An inhumanly strong and bulletproof superhuman, Homelander has an additional trick up his ominous sleeves, as he can also release ravaging laser-beams from his eyes that can cut through flesh with troubling ease.
Li Mei.
The first constable of the city of Sun Do, Outworld’s capital city, Li Mei makes her big return in Mortal Kombat 1. A former head of the Umgadi, the royal Guard of the Outworld royal household, Li Mei’s combating design incorporates fireworks that can create intense and fatal effects in combat.
Tanya.
A fan-favorite given that her introduction in Mortal Kombat 4, Tanya returns as an Umgadi warrior who safeguards the Outworld royal family, and specifically, Princess Mileena who is starting to manifest a few of the severe symptoms of the Tarkat infection. In combat, Tanya wields a wonderful three-section personnel that can deliver some brutal punishment.
Baraka.
One of the huge rewrites to Mortal Kombat lore in the New Era timeline is that Tarkatans are now the victims of a fatal disease that turns them into flesh-eating monsters. As the leader of these outcasts, Baraka fights to protect his people utilizing his newly found ferocity and hallmark anomalies to rip and tear through challengers.
Ermac.
More than just a red scheme swap of Scorpion or Sub-Zero, Ermac is a hard-hitting warrior who traditionally wields extraordinary telekinetic powers. This variation of the character has a more ghoulish style, and he’ll be available along with several other fighters in the Kombat Pack DLC.
Takeda.
One of the more remarkable brand-new characters who was initially introduced in Mortal Kombat X, Takeda is a flexible warrior who is equipped with a toolbox of weapons. No matter what variety he’s at, Takeda is generally incredibly deadly thanks to his powerful gear.
Quan Chi.
A nefarious NetherRealm sorcerer who is constantly computing, Quan Chi signs up with Mortal Kombat 1 as a DLC character. It’s not clear yet if he’s a core or Kameo fighter, however normally, you can anticipate deadly skulls and soul-manipulating spells whenever he enters the arena.
