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Mortal Kombat 1 introduces the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, adding excitement for players eagerly awaiting the game's release.
During an interview on the YouTube channel First We Feast's Hot One program, Ed Boon unveiled a skin that bears a striking resemblance to Van Damme's appearance in the movie Bloodsport. This revelation further heightens the excitement surrounding the potential characters and skins that will be available in Mortal Kombat 1.
The upcoming release of Mortal Kombat 1 has generated a lot of buzz among players, especially with the recent announcement of the Jean-Claude Van Damme Skin for the character Johnny Cage. As NetherRealm Studios continues to reveal new characters, there is still much anticipation surrounding the game's skins. Currently, only three have been confirmed, including the Día de Muertos skin for Sub-Zero and a skin for Tanya inspired by Brazilian funk culture. The third skin, transforming Johnny Cage into Jean-Claude Van Damme, had remained a mystery until now.
At the 5:52 mark of First We Feast's Hot One program on YouTube, Ed Boon premiered Jean-Claude Van Damme's skin for Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1. This skin, announced in May as part of the Premium Edition, briefly showcases Van Damme's appearance from the movie Bloodsport. In an interview, Boon revealed that their original idea for Mortal Kombat was to create "Van Damme: The Arcade Game," but the collaboration fell through. However, this time they have struck gold, as Van Damme will not only lend his likeness to the character but also provide the voice.
Content Result: In addition to the highly anticipated Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Mortal Kombat 1, Ed Boon delved into various topics including the storytelling element in fighting games and his early experiences with the original Mortal Kombat. Boon revealed that only a small team of four individuals worked on what would eventually become one of the most influential fighting games of all time. Fast forward to present day, the co-creator of Mortal Kombat discloses that hundreds of individuals are now involved in the development process, thanks to technological advancements that have paved the way for an even more intricate gaming experience.
The inclusion of Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1 brings an end to a long-awaited spectacle, intriguingly uniting three iconic action movie figures within the same franchise. While Van Damme assumes the role of a skin in the game, players will recall that Sylvester Stallone made an appearance as John Rambo in Mortal Kombat 11, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator. Fans eagerly anticipate the surprises that lie in wait from Mortal Kombat 1, eagerly anticipating the introduction of new characters and skins in the long run.
Mortal Kombat 1 will launch on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: First We Feast / YouTube