Summary
Netherrealm Studios finally releases the recently teased Ermac trailer forMortal Kombat 1, showcasing the upcoming DLC character alongside the new Kameo fighter Mavado, as well as when players can add them to the roster. Following its launch last year, Netherrealm Studios continues to tweak and evolve the coreMortal Kombat 1experience for fans both through updates as well as new character releases.
To the surprise of many, therecent addition of Peacemaker toMortal Kombat 1in February was a high note for the community, as the character introduced a number of interesting ways to play thanks to the abilities in his helmet. Janet Cage, a character who became popular with players after her appearance in the story mode, also added a dynamic new element to Kameo combat. As the Kombat Pack now reaches the halfway point, Netherrealm Studios is giving fans a new look at the arrival of the next fighter to the game, the classic red ninja Ermac.
The trailer showcases numerous interactions between Ermac and others like General Shao, who uses one of the trapped souls to mimic the formerMortal Kombatboss character. WhileErmac is a character made up of many souls through the use of Quan Chi’s magic, Netherrealm has gone out of its way to highlight that aspect through gameplay and the move set. With a number of classic moves returning for Ermac, the visual design on many of them has been improved, showcasing spirit hands, corporeal bodies, and other spirit released details to enhance how they look and behave during fights. Mavado also keeps his trademark mobility to zip in and extend combos, attack enemy players, or set traps to lock them down.
When Does Ermac and Mavado Launch for Mortal Kombat 1?
Reaction to the Ermac and Mavado reveal appears positive based on the video’s comments, with many applauding the fact that Netherrealm reacted to thenegative response to Ermac’s initialMortal Kombat 1revealby giving the character a mask. Other noticed that Mavado has his classicDeadly Alliancefatality, though it has been improved significantly for the game. For many, the highlight of the trailer appears to be Ermac’s fatality, which some in the community have likened to be one of the best currently in the game.
With Ermac officially joining the roster later this month, there are only two remaining fighters left in the Kombat Pack, with each exciting the fan base for different reasons.Homelander is the final guest character planned for this first Kombat Packand there is no shortage of excitement over his arrival thanks to his featured role in Amazon’s TV series,The Boys. Finally, Takeda is a returning character fromMortal Kombat X, dubbed one of the “Kombat Kids” as he was originally the son of Kenshi and a student under Scorpion. However, rumors seem to indicate thatMortal Kombat 1may change his timeline in some capacity.
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.
