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Dan Forden, the iconic voice behind Mortal Kombat's 'Toasty!', is leaving NetherRealm Studios after 37 years, marking a significant change for the franchise as the studio shifts focus to new projects amid recent sales challenges and delays in upcoming releases.
Mortal Kombat 1, released by NetherRealm, was short-lived with no future content updates due to poor online features and initial gameplay issues, leading to its decline and the studio shifting focus to a new Injustice project.
Ghostface has been introduced as a character in Mortal Kombat 1, revealing Billy Loomis from the original Scream film as the face behind the mask. In a Ghostface mirror match, dialogue reveals the second Ghostface as Stu Macher, though no model for Stu exists. Additionally, Ghostface can switch to two other characters, The Enforcer and The Assassin, linked to Kobra and Kira from Mortal Kombat: Deception. Despite these transformations, the face under the mask remains Billy's. Ghostface is voiced by Roger L. Jackson, with Conan the Barbarian and T-1000 Terminator set to join next.
Mortal Kombat 1 is introducing Ghostface from the Scream films as a new DLC character, with a unique twist: two of the Ghostface killers are actually existing Mortal Kombat characters from Kano's Black Dragon Clan. The identities of these characters remain a mystery, encouraging players to engage in a "whodunnit" style investigation, similar to the Scream movies. Ghostface will be available to all players on November 26, with early access for Premium or Kollector’s Edition owners starting November 19.
NetherRealm has revealed Takeda Takahashi as the new DLC fighter for Mortal Kombat 1, available from July 23rd for Kombat Pack owners and July 30th for others. Takeda, a Yakuza fighter with a unique moveset, joins the game alongside other DLC characters and skins. Mortal Kombat 1 is available on multiple platforms, and Mortal Kombat 2 is set to release in cinemas on October 24, 2025.
NetherRealm has announced that the gameplay trailer for Homelander, the next character in Mortal Kombat 1, will be released on Wednesday morning. Fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer, especially to see if actor Antony Starr will voice the character, despite his previous statements that he would not. The announcement was accompanied by new intro footage and voice lines that have sparked further speculation.
Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming DLC character Ermac has a new Brutality inspired by a nearly 30-year-old Fatality from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, revealed during a livestream by developer NetherRealm. The redesign of Ermac has addressed previous community backlash, with improvements in design and powers. Ermac's devastating moveset, including teleportation and soul manipulation, is showcased in a new gameplay trailer. Ermac joins Mortal Kombat 1 in Early Access on April 16, with a full release set for April 23, while Kameo character Mavado joins the roster later in May.
NetherRealm faced community backlash for the initial design of Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character Ermac, but has now revealed a significant improvement in the character's design and powers, including a more detailed outfit and glowing teal powers. The gameplay trailer showcases Ermac's devastating moveset and references the previous debate about his look. Additionally, the surprise addition of Kameo character Mavado is featured in the video. Ermac joins Mortal Kombat 1 in Early Access on April 16, with a full release set for April 23, while Mavado joins the Kameo roster later in May.
NetherRealm teases the return of Ermac as the next DLC character for Mortal Kombat 1, with a gameplay video to follow soon, and also reveals Mavado as the next Kameo fighter. Ed Boon shares the history of Ermac's creation, detailing how the character became a part of Mortal Kombat lore over the years.
NetherRealm has announced that the highly anticipated DLC guest character, Peacemaker, will be available for early access on February 28 for Kombat Pack 1 owners in Mortal Kombat 1, with a wider release expected around March 7. The new season will also launch around the same time, marking a significant extension compared to previous seasons. However, there is no mention of crossplay support yet, despite previous plans for its arrival in February for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
Ed Boon, the development chief of Mortal Kombat 1, has confirmed plans for a story DLC and teased a "big surprise" to follow. The DLC is expected to continue the game's story, similar to the Aftermath expansion for Mortal Kombat 11. Boon also mentioned that NetherRealm intends to support Mortal Kombat 1 for a longer period than its predecessor. Recent announcements include the release date and gameplay for DLC character Quan Chi, as well as the inclusion of Peacemaker from Mortal Kombat 1's Kombat Pack. Hidden Brutalities and a seasonal Fatality Bundle have also been discovered in the game.
Anthony Starr, known for his role as Homelander in "The Boys," has confirmed that he will not be voicing the character in Mortal Kombat 1. Fans are disappointed and curious about who will provide the voice for Homelander when he joins the game as a guest fighter next year. Warner Bros. recently faced backlash for introducing a $10 Fatality animation to the game's premium store, but attempted to appease players with two free Fatalities.
In a scathing review, Zero Punctuation criticizes Mortal Kombat 1 for its lackluster story campaign, unimpressive graphics, and repetitive gameplay. The reviewer highlights the franchise's struggle to differentiate its characters and the convoluted plotlines that undermine any investment in the story. The addition of the Kameo system and new fatalities fails to justify a whole new installment, leaving the game feeling uninspired and lacking in innovation compared to other fighting games like Street Fighter 6.
Dataminers have discovered voice lines in Mortal Kombat 1's code that suggest potential upcoming DLC characters, including Jade, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Ghostface from the Scream films. There are also hints that the T-1000 from Terminator and Conan the Barbarian may appear in the game. Additionally, seasonal Fatalities, including one tied to Halloween, have been found. NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games have not commented on these findings, leaving fans to speculate on whether these characters will be part of Kombat Pack 2 or a story expansion.
Mortal Kombat 1 will not have crossplay at launch, but the feature will be implemented post-launch, according to a tweet from the official Mortal Kombat account. The game is set to release on September 14, with early access for Premium Edition owners, and September 19 for everyone else. Crossplay has been a topic of speculation, and while the platforms for crossplay have not been confirmed, it is hoped that PC and console players will be able to play together. Mortal Kombat 11 had crossplay between PlayStation and Xbox consoles, while more recent fighting games, like Street Fighter 6, have crossplay across all platforms.