Guess who is making a comeback in the legendary Mortal Kombat franchise?
Fans and players of Mortal Kombat 1 are in for a treat as Ermac is heading his way to the game this month.
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm just unleashed a new gameplay trailer for The Kombat Pack, the latest content update of Mortal Kombat 1. And it confirmed not only one but two new playable characters.
Aside from the fan-favorite Ermac, creators also introduced a new Kameo Fighter - Mavado.
Kombat Pack owners can experience Ermac beginning on April 16th, Joshua Ball, publicist of Warner Bros. Games said. All players will be able to challenge the soul-powered fighter on April 23rd.
Mavado will make his debut this May. A specific date has yet to be revealed.
For Mortal Kombat 1, developers from NetherRealm will be exploring a new lore for Ermac.
No longer a pawn to the dark sorcerer Quan Chi, players will expect a more independent Ermac. In the game, he will be carving his own path and find a new purpose.
The trailer for The Kombat Pack also revealed some of Ermac's movesets and abilities.
These included teleportation and levitating across battlefields. Additionally, he can command a legion of souls to fight enemies.
The upcoming downloadable content (DLC) will also welcome a new fighter, Mavado.
Developers are expected to reveal more details about the new Kameo Fighter soon.
On top of new playable characters, The Kombat Pack contains additional items and content to the game. These included new skins for Johnny Cage, like the classic Jean-Claude Van Damme character.
It will also allow players access a week-long access to six DLC characters, including five Kameo Fighters. For a limited time, gamers can experience Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, the upcoming Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi.
The reveal dates for the five Kameo Fighters will be announced later, Warner Bros. Games said.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the 12th installment of the legendary action franchise. Released in 2023, it also served as a reboot of the 2011 Mortal Kombat game.
The game received generally positive reviews upon its release. On whatoplay, it received its highest playscore of 8.6 on PS5, earning a place the best PS5 multiplayer list.