Summary
One of the biggest criticisms ofMortal Kombat 1since its launch last September has been its lack of character customization, at least compared to its predecessor.Mortal Kombat 11introduced an in-depth gear system where players could swap out three different aspects of a character’s outfit for both cosmetic and gameplay benefits. Though this feature was fairly controversial at the time ofMortal Kombat 11’s release, it’s since become a fan-favorite feature, allowing players to mix and match outfits to create a truly unique version of iconic fighters.
However,Mortal Kombat 1made the decision to scrap its predecessor’s gear system in favor of a more traditional skin system. But this has come with its own set of controversies, with many skins being considered lackluster, and some drawing ire for being locked behind an absurdly high paywall. ButMortal Kombat 1’s upcoming sixth season could introduce a set of skins that fans might be willing to drop the cash for, and it should mark the start of a big crossover event.
Mortal Kombat 1’s 1995 Movie Skins Should Only Be the Beginning
Back at the start of May,Mortal Kombatand NetherRealm Chief Creative Officer Ed Boon took to Twitter to tease a new look forMK1’s Scorpion. This screenshot showed Scorpion dressed in his simplisticMortal Kombat1995 movieattire, and Boon teased that there was more to come. While it hasn’t been revealed if there are any otherMortal Kombat1995 movie skins coming toMK1, it seems likely that a few will follow Scorpion in this upcoming season. But there’s much more potential here than just one or two skins.
Mortal Kombat 1 Has a Few More Movies It Could Reference
A few weeks after his initial Tweet, Ed Boon took to Twitter once more to put up a poll asking what otherMortal Kombatmovies fans would like to see get skins inMK1. By the time the poll ended, the 2021Mortal Kombatmovie had received most of the votes (30.6%), while theso-bad-it’s-good 1997Mortal Kombat Annihilationcame in second place with 26.7% of the votes. Interestingly, the 2020 animated movieMortal Kombat: Scorpion’s Revengewas also listed in the poll, along with “Upcoming MK2 movie peek.” And it’s this latter poll option that could end up paving the way for a bigMortal Kombat 1event in 2025.
Mortal Kombat 1 Should Cross Over With 2025’s Mortal Kombat Sequel
The 2021Mortal Kombatmovie wasn’t amazing, but it did have a few brief glimpses of genuine greatness sprinkled throughout, and it’s these moments that have kept fans hopeful for the upcoming sequel. Currently set to release on July 15, 2025,Mortal Kombat 2will continue this live-action saga, and introduceKarl Urban’s Johnny Cage.
When the time comes, it would be great to seeMortal Kombat 1help out the movie as much as possible, and the easiest way to do that is by adding a few skins based on the movie’s unique character designs. But there’s more thatMortal Kombat 1could do to promote theMortal Kombatmovie sequel. Just as the movie hits theaters,MK1could introduce a new season of Invasions themed around the movie’s characters and story. Completing certain milestones could unlock skins based on the movie, with the final reward being a Karl Urban Johnny Cage skin.
Mortal Kombat 1
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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.
