Summary
Mortal Kombat 1teases new gameplay of T-1000, showcasing one of his fatalities while also teasing a surprising new Kameo fighter. After a period of discontent from fans,Mortal Kombat 1has been enjoying a period of renewed interest from fans, thanks in large part to the most recent Conan update, which also added a secret fight with a new character.
Secret fights in theMortal Kombatfranchise are nothing new, as the long-running series has used these battles to introduce characters that would eventually go on to become roster mainstays, like Reptile and Jade. With the release of Conan the Barbarian,Mortal Kombat 1added a pink ninja named Floyd, challenging players to figure out how to fight him and then, should they be successful, unlock a bunch of content and new stage. It’s unknown if the next update will include something else similar, but fans don’t have to wait too much longer for the next character.
Mortal Kombat 1is preparing for its next major guest characterwith the T-1000, the villain from theTerminator 2film. Capable of utilizing liquid metal to change his shape, the short teaser trailer showcases T-1000 taking on Johnny Cage. Armed with guns and the ability to form sword arms, the trailer ends by showcasing one of his fatalities. Inspired by a scene from Terminator 2, T-1000 gets behind the wheel of a semi and smashes into Cage, at which point he morphs down and just unloads an SMG into the character.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Surprising New Kameo Fighter
One of the more unique gameplay elements is theKameo system inMortal Kombat 1. After picking their main character, players select a secondary character that can be called upon to assist at times in the match. The roster has mostly included classic characters, but NetherRealm has continued to add interesting options through the DLC and with T-1000, the studio is adding Madam Bo as the next selectable Kameo. Both T-1000 and Madam Bo are joining the game on March 18 forMortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reignsplayers.
With T-1000 launching in March, fans should expect to see more about the update in the coming weeks. It’s unknown whatelse NetherRealm has planned for the game, but dataminers may have uncovered some of those ideas.Quitalities and Hara-Kiri finishers may be coming toMK1thanks to files and animations found by dataminers, with only Conan and Omniman not having either. Without official word from NetherRealm, fans should take the findings with a grain of salt for now.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
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Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reignsexpands Liu Kang’s New Era with a new story campaign and an all-new cinematic experience. Discover how Liu Kang rallies his champions and puts faith in his enemies as he battles the ruthless Titan Havik, who threatens to plunge the realms into khaos. If they fail, the New Era will be reduced to anarchy.DISCOVER NEW ORIGINSMortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reignsfeatures reimagined stories and gameplay for Klassic Kombatants Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor, while also welcoming new faces to the Mortal Kombat universe—Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan the Barbarian.ANIMALITIESAnimalities return as a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners. Morph into your favorite kombatant’s spirit animal to annihilate your defeated opponent.NEW KONTENT, MORE VALUEThe best value for Mortal Kombat 1 is now available! Jumpstart your journey with the Kollection Edition. Includes access to the Base Game, Kombat Pack, Story Expansion, and Kombat Pack 2 (Guest fighters release date TBA)* KOMBAT PACK 2 NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
