Mortal Kombat 1 launches on September 19 and promises a squad full of fighters from different eras, which recovers part of the spirit of the 3D era. Although it is a sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 At the narrative level, with Liu Kang turned into a god after the events of the last game, it seeks to create a new timeline with a world that reimagines the known characters.

One of the characteristics of the gameplay and therefore of its template is the use of kameo fighters, an assistance system with a second character that allows you to use an attack for strategic situations, start or expand combos. Although these characters are not playable and we are not talking about a tag system, they allow you to rescue even more fighters who had been forgotten. We are going to Review the template confirmed so far.

playable fighters

Ashrah

• First appearance: mortal kombat deception

One of those 128-bit fighters disappointment, Armageddon– which disappeared in subsequent installments. Although he was a demon from the Netherrealm, he has disowned his past and uses an enchanted kriss to purify his soul when he kills demons. He believes that his final absolution is near and with it, he will enter the light.

Baraka

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 2

The Tarkatan from the second Mortal Kombat is an intermittent character in the series, but lately he has regained prominence and will not be lost. Mortal Kombat 1. In this plot, the merchant has been infected by the tarkat plague that causes physical deformations. Transformed into a monster, he learned to live in a colony of people with the same illness and now he knowsHe has become a kind of leader of those who had lost hope.

Geras

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 11

This servant of Kronika, the villain of the last game, returns with her magic capable of manipulating time and sand. These techniques are a bit “annoying” for her opponents, because her movements are somewhat unpredictable and she has tricks to control all areas of the battle. Her mission in Mortal Kombat 1 is see to it that Liu Kang’s vision is fulfilled and to correct any deviation.

Havik

• First appearance: mortal kombat deception

Another one of those weird characters born from the 3D era. Havik was described as a cleric of chaos and is now an anarch rebel fighting after receiving a brutal punishment for a minor crime; he wants to destroy the Seido regime to create a utopian anarchy. He presents an emaciated appearance and does not hesitate to tear off limbs and fight with them. The realism of the graphics of Mortal Kombat 1 it will make it look even more disturbing.

johnny cage

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat

The action movie star inspired by Jean-Claude Van Damme who this time will have an official presence in Mortal Kombat 1– you don’t usually lose many Mortal Kombat. Since the new timeline makes changes, he will lose some of his classic moves like the projectile launch. His goal in joining the rest of the champions of Liu Kang’s Land is none other than relaunch his career and regain fame.

Kenshi Takahashi

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

One of the most beloved characters in the 3D trilogy, which is why he appeared in sequels such as Mortal Kombat (2009), Mortal Kombat-X and productions of another type, such as Mortal Kombat Legacy and Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind. The hallmarks of him: a bandage that covers his eyes and the sword that he masterfully wields. He fights to restore his family name and recover Sento, the revered sword, emblem of the power of the Takahashi.

kitana

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 2

Kitana’s story has been one of the pillars of the saga for several installments. She was introduced as the supposed daughter of Shao Khan but she later found out that her father – Jerrod – was killed when she conquered Edenia. She will continue to use huge steel fans as a weapon, although this time relationship with Mileena changes to become her biological twin.

kung lao

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 2

One of the most faithful allies of Raiden and Liu Kang, who had a leading role in the spin-off Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. This descendant of Earthrealm’s first champion is unmistakable due to his characteristic cutting-edge hat, which he does not hesitate to use for short distances, as a projectile and for violent Fatality. In Mortal Kombat 1 he abandons his work in the field to become one of the champions of the Earth and perhaps thus achieve that his exploits will be remembered for a long time.

Li Mei

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

This warrior began her journey in Mortal Kombat for Quan Chi’s promise to free his people if he won the Deadly Alliance tournament. In Mortal Kombat 1 her story is different: after a terrible tragedy, this warrior priestess who must protect the royal family from the Outside world has reneged on the Umgadi and joins the Sun Do agents, a police force, with hoping to find redemption.

Liu Kang

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat

The hero of the saga, who at the end of the events of Mortal Kombat 11 and Aftermath Enjoy the power of a god, capable of manipulating events and rewriting history. This is precisely the starting point of Mortal Kombat 1, build a new timeline where everyone could find peace if they wanted to. Of course, this reality will not last forever with the entry of a threat that he had not imagined.

milena

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 2

This fighter was created as a clone of Kitana with Tarkatan blood, which is why she has that “smile” normally hidden under the mask. This was so until Mortal Kombat 1, who rewrites her past as Kitana’s biological twin. Her impulsive nature raises doubts as heir to the throne and also looks infected with tarkat diseasewhich he keeps secret so as not to compromise his legitimate rights, since he was born moments before Kitana.

raiden

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat

The “god of thunder” has guided the heroes of Mortal Kombat for three decades, but in the new universe we will now discover him as a mere peasant. However, he must become one of Earth’s champions and be the warrior with the potential that Liu Kang sees in him to defend his people.

Rain

• First appearance: Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

This ninja appeared for the first time in an image of the arcade of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, although it would not be playable until the home systems version. It stands out for its magical abilities, specifically with water, allowing you to use this liquid to attack and block your enemies. His intention is to learn the darkest and most powerful magics of the kingdoms.

reptile

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat (secret, not playable)

Although we met him as a secret enemy in the original, his success came with the sequel. His appearance has been evolving from a ninja with green clothes to others that reveal more of his true nature, that of a Zaterrano, than he can. transform his reptilian aspect to a human one and thus go more unnoticed. Camouflage/invisibility and acid will continue to be key in his repertoire of attacks.

scorpions

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat

He is one of the most iconic characters in the saga and was only lost Mortal Kombat 3. His story and rivalry with the original Sub-Zero has been told numerous times, and in Mortal Kombat 1 accepts that his brother Sub-Zero lead the Lin Kuei. But the decisions that the successor of his father is making do not like Scorpion too much and he fears that one day this rivalry will break out to take over the clan’s legacy.

shang tsung

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat (boss, not playable)

One of the classic villains, and the first of the saga. Although at the end of aftermarth Liu Kang erases the existence of Shang Tsung, this sorcerer who steals the soul of his victims and takes their appearance, manages to enter the new time line. However, while he will probably play a role in hindering Kang’s plans, not be the biggest threat in this story.

Smoke

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 2 (secret, not playable)

This smoky looking ninja was made playable in Mortal Kombat 3. In Mortal Kombat 1 has been raised alongside Sub-Zero and Scorpion, and decides to follow the mission of the Lin Kueiso he learns supernatural abilities that give him the necessary strength to defend the Earth.

sub zero

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat

The ice master, another of the most representative fighters in the saga, leads the Lin Kuei, but his mandate is in question. He sees no point in preparing the clan for dangers that never come and under his leadership the Lin Kuei come out of the shadows to make their nation one of the greatest on Earth. His brother Scorpion doesn’t seem too enthusiastic about the turn of events.

Tanya

• First appearance: Mortal Kombat 4

Tanya was one of the additions to the jump into 3D graphics with Mortal Kombat 4. She is a more respected Umgadi and is elected the new leader of the royal family’s personal guard. She is sworn to devotion and chastity, but her relationship with Princess Mileena, if made public, endangering his position and his own life.

kameo fighters

These characters are not directly controllable, but they will act as allies to our main fighter with various attacks and even Fatality moves. As we can see, there are certain characters that repeat from the main template, and others will only return as a kameo.

• Cyrax
• Darryus
• Frost
• goro
• Jax Briggs
• Kano
• kung lao
• sarena
• scorpions
• sector
• Sonya Blade
• stryker

Kombat Pack

The first pack of post-launch fighters will bring various noveltiesboth in playable characters and new kameo fighters.

The playable characters are the following:

• Ermac
• Homelander (The Boys)
• Omni Man (Invincible)
• Peacemaker (suicide squad, peacemaker)
• quanchi
• Takeda Takahashi

fighters kameo:

• ferra
• johnny cage
• khameleon
• mavado
• Tremor

Of this content, the great claims are the guests, a constant in fighting games. Peacemaker will show the appearance of the actor who currently plays him in the DC Cinematic Universe, John Cena, while the Kombat Pack also give the opportunity to face two Superman-inspired heavy hitters with a dark, twisted twist: Homelander and Omni-Man.