NetherRealm Studios has officially revealed the lineup of six DLC characters for the first Kombat Pack in Mortal Kombat 1. The DLC characters’ anticipation has been a significant talking point among fans, although NetherRealm Studios has remained tight-lipped about the rumours.
Despite the lack of official comments, the rumoured character names have garnered a positive response, indicating immense excitement for the upcoming reboot. The Mortal Kombat community is actively engaged in speculation about the final roster.
Recently, a supposed leak of the Mortal Kombat 1 roster surfaced, hinting at including several obscure characters in addition to the iconic ones. These rumoured names include long-unseen characters, fueling even more excitement.
Although the leak remains unconfirmed, Ed Boon, the co-creator of Mortal Kombat, has dropped hints and clues about potential characters the developers may include in the game.
However, there is good news for fans eagerly awaiting new content. Mortal Kombat 1 has officially announced the six confirmed Kombatants for its first Kombat Pack, ending some speculation surrounding the downloadable content.
In the official Kombat Pack roster reveal trailer, we catch a glimpse of Invincible’s Omni-Man making an appearance, and shortly after, Ermac, DC’s Peacemaker, Quan-Chi, and Takeda are unveiled on-screen.
To top it off, The Boys’ Homelander makes a grand entrance at the end, confirming the authenticity of the earlier Mortal Kombat 1 leak. This diverse and exciting cast of characters in the pack suggests that NetherRealm is attuned to fan reactions and committed to reviving lesser-known names within the Mortal Kombat universe.
However, one of the most unexpected aspects of Mortal Kombat 1 is the inclusion of Peacemaker, a character with a surprising resemblance to WWE Superstar John Cena, who seems to be the official DCU version.
John Cena has gone all-in with his portrayal of Peacemaker, even attending events dressed as the character, blurring the line between the surface and the actor.
NetherRealm did an excellent job securing the license, although it remains uncertain whether Cena will also lend his voice to the character. Nonetheless, this unexpected crossover will likely be a real treat for many fans.
To balance out the roster, classic Mortal Kombat characters Takeda, Quan-Chi, and Ermac make an appearance. While some fans may have hoped for the inclusion of non-MK super-powered guests in NetherRealm Studios’ Injustice series, there’s been no official announcement for a new game in that franchise.
In recent years, NetherRealm has found success in releasing a mix of collaboration characters from significant franchises alongside the series regulars, and they may want to continue this trend.
With this announcement, the concerns about the roster are likely to be alleviated, and excitement for Mortal Kombat 1 will undoubtedly build up.
Mortal Kombat 1 is set to be released on September 19, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.