As the gaming community anticipates the full launch of Mortal Kombat 1, a recent datamine has brought to light intriguing details about potential future DLC characters. These characters include both established Mortal Kombat names and special guests from other media realms. This article aims to dissect the datamine's revelations in detail, while emphasizing that these remain unverified claims.
Tradition of Including Special Guest Characters
Since the release of Mortal Kombat 9 in 2011, NetherRealm Studios has made a tradition of enhancing each Mortal Kombat installment with post-launch DLC fighters. These characters often include figures from other famous media. For instance, Mortal Kombat 10 featured well-known movie slashers like Jason Voorhees, while Mortal Kombat 11 included iconic action heroes such as the T-800 Terminator.
Confirmed and Rumored DLC for Mortal Kombat 1
NetherRealm confirmed the game’s first wave of DLC in July, comprising the Kombat Pack 1. This initial pack will include Mortal Kombat staples like Takeda, Quan-Chi, and Ermac. Guest characters from various DC Comics series, namely Peacemaker, Homelander, and Omni-Man, will also make an appearance.
Subsequently, a leak hinted at the existence of a second Kombat Pack. This rumored set reportedly features Mortal Kombat veterans like Noob Saibot and Kano, alongside guest characters such as Harley Quinn from DC Comics and the Doomslayer from the Doom series.
Datamine Findings by thethiny
A recent Twitter post from a dataminer known as thethiny has sparked further discussion. According to thethiny, audio files from the game's intro cutscenes have provided clues about future DLC characters. Among the names mentioned are established Mortal Kombat characters Noob Saibot, Cyrax in his robot form, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Kotal Khan, and Jade. Furthermore, there is a reference to an unnamed female character.