Mortal Kombat 1 News and Videos Released at Comic Con

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 24, 2023

News: Some new characters were confirmed to be a part of Mortal Kombat 1 and we have some video to showcase their skills.

During the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic Con, Warner Bros and NetherRealm revealed that Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster. All three of these fighters where showcased in a new trailer that was focused on the Umgadi, a contingent of warrior priestesses pledged to protect the Outworld royal family, complete with a first look at gameplay and story elements.

Also announced were the six playable characters featured in the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) Kombat Pack, including returning klassic kombatants Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda Takahashi, along with guest fighters Peacemaker, Omni-Man, and Homelander.

Here is a quick rundown of what happened at the Mortal Kombat 1 panel:

Featured Panelists:

The creative team at NetherRealm Studios joined top voiceover talent to discuss the Mortal Kombat 1 reimagined story, characters, gameplay features, art style, and more, including:

Ed Boon (Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios & Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat)

Dominic Cianciolo (Story & Voiceover Director, NetherRealm Studios)

Thiago Gomes (Art Development Director, NetherRealm Studios)

Kelly Hu (X2: X-Men United, BMF, Young Justice) as the voice of Li Mei

Yuri Lowenthal (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Ben 10 franchise) as the voice of Smoke

Main Roster & Kameo Fighters:

Li Mei – The former member of the Umgadi now serves as a constable in Outworld’s police force and has an array of magical abilities at her disposal.

Tanya – Leader of the Umgadi, she is a skilled fighter and one of the order’s most trusted members.

Baraka – An outcast due to the Tarkat plague that has turned him into a deadly monster, he now leads his fellow afflicted Outworlders in battle.

Darrius – The klassic character returns as a Kameo Fighter, providing support during matches with a range of assisting moves.

Kombat Pack:

Quan Chi

Ermac

Takeda Takahashi

Peacemaker (Based on DC’s The Suicide Squad film & Peacemaker series on Max)

Omni-Man (Based on the original comic book & animated television series Invincible)

Homelander* (Based on the hit series The Boys)

Jean-Claude Van Damme (Johnny Cage character skin featuring voice & likeness of famed actor & martial artist)

Ferra, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado & Tremor included as Kameo Fighters

Kombat Pack is available now for pre-order as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition & Kollector’s Edition

Please note that the Homelander content won’t be available until the spring 2024. Take a look at the videos below and then tell us what you think. Are you excited for Mortal Kombat 1?