Massive Surprise Revealed: Iconic Mortal Kombat 1 Character Set to Make Jaw-Dropping Comeback!

Highlights

Ed Boon has seemingly been teasing the return of Reptile in Mortal Kombat 1 through his social media posts.

Fans have been dissecting his messages in search of hints about Mortal Kombat 1, and some speculate that it will take inspiration from the 3D era and introduce characters such as Reiko and Ashrah. Despite earlier leaks suggesting Reptile's participation, Boon's recent tweets have fueled speculation that he could indeed be making a comeback in Mortal Kombat 1.

Ed Boon, the beloved co-creator of Mortal Kombat, has been hinting at the return of Reptile, a classic character that many fans have been hoping for in Mortal Kombat 1. Known for his playful interaction with fans on social media, Boon enjoys dropping cryptic hints about NetherRealm's upcoming projects before they are officially announced. This trend has continued with Mortal Kombat 1, as Boon has asked players which classic gameplay modes from previous MK titles they would like to see return, as well as teasing roster announcements.

Although not all of Boon's enigmatic social media posts have turned out to be concrete indications of what is to come, eager fans have been carefully examining and deciphering each of his messages for any clue regarding Mortal Kombat 1. Some of Boon's more ambiguous posts suggest that the game will draw inspiration from the 3D era of the 2000s, with a reported roster of 24 playable characters. The names most frequently mentioned by fans include Reiko, Jarek, and Ashrah from Mortal Kombat Deception.

Speculation around Reptile's inclusion in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 game has been sparked by a series of tweets from Ed Boon. One Twitter user, thethiny, pointed out the possibility after Boon shared a photo of the KFC parking lot, where the concept for the green-clad reptilian ninja warrior was originally conceived by Boon and his co-creators. To those unfamiliar, Reptile made his debut as a hidden character in the first Mortal Kombat game and has since become a beloved character, fully playable starting from Mortal Kombat 2.

Initially, Reptile was a simple variation of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, appearing randomly between matches. However, his design and backstory underwent significant development in subsequent Mortal Kombat games. In the original timeline, Reptile belonged to the Saurian race and fought alongside the leaders of Outworld. His most recent major appearance was in Mortal Kombat 10, where he aided Kotal Kahn in overthrowing Mileena and participated in Outworld's assault on Earthrelam.

There have been previous leaks suggesting that Reptile will be included in the roster for Mortal Kombat 1, but this has not been confirmed yet. However, according to recent posts by Ed Boon, it is possible that the Saurian ninja warrior will finally make his comeback in the game after being absent in Mortal Kombat 11. This news has generated excitement among longtime fans who have fond memories of encountering Reptile in the arcade. It is anticipated that Reptile may make an appearance during the upcoming Kombat Kast livestream, scheduled to take place sometime next week. Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.