Mortal Kombat fans have been enthusiastically sitting tight for the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the second reboot of the famous battling game series that will include another story, ongoing interaction, and characters. The game is set to send off on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, yet some fortunate players who pre-ordered the Kollector or Premium Editions will actually want to play it five days sooner, on September 14.
One of the most expected features of Mortal Kombat 1 is the inclusion of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s skin for Johnny Enclosure, a recognition for the way that the Belgian actor was originally supposed to assume the part of Johnny Enclosure in the first Mortal Kombat game, yet declined because of scheduling conflicts. Van Damme’s skin is the third affirmed search for Mortal Kombat 1, following Liu Kang and Scorpion, and it will be accessible exclusively to players who purchase the Premium Release of the game.
To publicity up the fans considerably more, NetherRealm Studios has released an interactivity trailer that showcases Van Damme’s skin in real life, alongside other new features of Mortal Kombat 1. The trailer begins with a realistic presentation of Van Damme’s Johnny Enclosure, who looks like his more youthful self from movies like Kickboxer and Bloodsport. He then enters a battle against Sub-Zero, Kitana, and Mileena, demonstrating his signature moves such as the Shadow Kick, the Nut Punch, and the Split Punch.
The trailer also reveals another component called Kameo Fighters, which allows players to select a contender from a secondary roster and use their moves during a match. For example, Van Damme’s Johnny Enclosure can summon Scorpion as his Kameo Contender and use his Spear and Teleport attacks. The trailer shows how this element can make interesting combinations of various fighters’ moves and strategies.
Of course, no Mortal Kombat trailer would be finished without showing some merciless Fatality moves. The trailer ends with Van Damme’s Johnny Enclosure performing a Fatality on Mileena, where he kicks her into a luxury vehicle, slices her in half with the door, and sends the vehicle taking off-screen with a clever comment. The trailer also shows Scorpion’s Kameo Contender performing his own Fatality on Sub-Zero, where he impales him with his Spear and drags him into a pit of fire.
Mortal Kombat 1 promises to convey a fresh and exciting experience for fans of the series, with significant changes in its new reboot. The game will highlight a story mode that follows Fire God Liu Kang as he creates another universe in his own picture, yet faces a recognizable danger from the past. The game will also include an enormous cast of returning characters, some with changed roles and alliances. For example, Geras, who was previously an antagonist in Mortal Kombat 11, presently appears to be on Liu Kang and his allies.
Mortal Kombat 1 is shaping up to be one of the most expected games of 2023, and fans can hardly stand by to get their hands on it and evaluate Jean-Claude Van Damme’s skin for Johnny Enclosure. The game will also offer six extra characters and five kameo fighters as post-send off downloadable substance through the Kombat Pack, which will incorporate guest characters such as Homelander from The Boys, Omni-Man from Invincible, Peacemaker from The Suicide Squad, and more.
