10 Surprising Hidden Characters You Missed in Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo Fighter system brings a new gameplay style, allowing players to have a tag team partner and perform special moves.

Currently, Mortal Kombat 1 features a total of 15 Kameo Fighters. However, fans can look forward to future updates with the introduction of additional fighters through the Kombat Packs. These packs are expected to include returning characters from previous Mortal Kombat titles, offering an exciting and nostalgic experience. The potential additions may consist of alternate versions of existing fighters, non-playable characters from the story mode, as well as characters from the 3D era of Mortal Kombat games. The anticipation rises as players eagerly await the announcement of these upcoming fighters.

The Kameo Fighter system in Mortal Kombat 1 introduced a unique opportunity to pair up unlikely characters. This gameplay style allows players to always have a partner to fight alongside. By utilizing their Kameo Fighter, players can perform special moves that either harm opponents or provide buffs to their own character. This system brought back familiar characters from the Mortal Kombat series in a fresh and interesting way. The selection of Kameo Fighters includes both unique characters and those from the main roster of Mortal Kombat 1, offering a wide range of choices from the Mortal Kombat universe.

While the starting roster is impressive, there are still other characters that would be great additions. The inclusion of characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Kung Lao on both the main roster and the Kameo Fighter list demonstrates the possibility for more characters to be featured in future Kombat Packs. With a current lineup of 15 Kameo Fighters and more to come, players can anticipate and speculate on the exciting additions that will join the battle next.

Mortal Kombat 1's Future Kameo Fighters

The Mortal Kombat universe boasts a wealth of captivating characters, presenting ample opportunities for remarkable Kameo Fighters. Among the current roster of playable Fighters, several possess the potential to deliver thrilling cameos akin to Sub-Zero or Scorpion. Consider, for example, an alternate iteration of Reptile, who could bring a distinctive touch to a Kameo appearance. Utilizing the force ball technique, acid spit, or perhaps even a form of invisibility as an assist would undoubtedly infuse excitement. Equally intriguing would be the inclusion of an evil rendition of Sindel – specifically, the iteration featured in Mortal Kombat 11. Her formidable scream ability and formidable hair whip make for excellent assisting moves.

In line with MK1's narrative, alternate timelines allow for the coexistence of all character versions. This means that Kameos in Kameos can feature specific iterations of characters from other Mortal Kombat games, such as Evil Raiden from MK11 or Zombie Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat: Deception. Recent leaked information suggests that Johnny Cage, along with several new characters like Ferra, Khameleon, Mavado, and Tremor, will be joining Kombat Pack 1. These Kameo Fighters are all returning characters from earlier Mortal Kombat titles.

Aside from playable characters, non-playable characters featured in the story mode of MK1, such as Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Jacqui Briggs, and Takeda, could serve as interesting Kameos. Additionally, fans may be excited to see the return of characters mentioned but not shown in the story mode, including Kotal Khan, D'Vorah, Sheeva, and Jade. MK1's timeline also briefly referenced characters from the lesser-known Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero game, specifically Jataaka and Kia, who were assassins sent after Ashrah.

Focusing primarily on the 3D era of Mortal Kombat games, potential future characters could be derived from this era. Characters such as Hotaru, Drahmin, Blaze, or Taven could greatly benefit from a makeover similar to the other 3D-era characters in the original Mortal Kombat game. One character that would be an obvious choice for a cameo appearance is Noob Saibot, whose fighting style has always centered around summoning assist characters. Imaginably, as a cameo character, Noob could summon multiple shadow versions of himself to distract opponents. This would also allow for the return of the popular Noob/Smoke team from Mortal Kombat: Deception. As there is currently no official confirmation on which characters will be added in the future, players will have to wait patiently for updates.

Mortal Kombat 1 is now available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.