Summary
Mortal Kombat 1has revealed a new skin for Sub-Zero, with the costume being based on his classic appearance in the 1995Mortal Kombatfilm.Mortal Kombat 1’s first Kombat Pack includes six DLC characters, featuring a mix of returning characters like Ermac and guest characters like Omni-Man and Homelander. The final returning character of the Kombat Pack is Takeda Takahashi, a beloved fan favorite who is returning fromMortal Kombat X.
Takeda Takahashi will be added toMortal Kombat 1on July 23, with this being his second playable appearance in a mainline game sinceMortal Kombat X. Formerly the son of the blind swordsman Kenshi, Takeda was inducted into Scorpion’s Shirai Ryu clan, and used a mixture of ninja-styled tools and modern technology. The new version of Takeda introduced inMortal Kombat 1revamps his backstory, but keeps most of his proficiency with the Shirai Ryu’s fighting style and whip weapons. Takeda was recently the focus of a KombatKast livestream, which showcased his abilities, but NetherRealm Studios had one last surprise before the stream was over: a quick showcase of Takeda fighting Sub-Zero, with the latter wearing a new costume.
The costume shown during the livestream is based on Sub-Zero’s appearance inthe 1995Mortal Kombatfilm, where the character is wearing a black bodysuit with blue padding and an intimidating mask. While the iconic ice ninja didn’t speak much in the original film, this skin uses the same lines as the base game’s Sub-Zero/Bi-Han. While theKombatKast streamdoesn’t state it outright, it’s very likely this skin will be added in the next balance update forMortal Kombat 1on July 23, or sometime after.
Mortal Kombat’s History With Legacy Skins
Mortal Kombatis familiar with legacy skins, asMortal Kombat 11had its own Klassic Mortal Kombat Movie skin pack. The pack included skins of Raiden, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade based on how they appeared in 1995’sMortal Kombat, while also having Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, and Bridgette-Wilson Sampras reprise their roles for their old characters.
Fans were clued in about new skins based on the movie whenEd Boon teased the classicMortal Kombatmovie skinsback in May. The hint was a screenshot of Scorpion in his simplistic 1995 movie attire, with Boon stating that more were to come in the future. There’s no word on how much these skins will cost yet, so fans will need to wait until more information is given on that front too.
Mortal Kombat 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
