Mortal Kombat 1 characters – all confirmed fighters

For those that don’t know, Mortal Kombat’s Mileena is a vicious individual that enjoys inflicting pain upon her victims. She’s the clone of Kitana, though she has Tarkatan blood which is to blame for what we assume to be a rather large dentist bill. It’s unclear what role she plays in the story of Mortal Kombat 1, but we suspect it’s not good.

Yes, of course, Scorpion has to be in every Mortal Kombat game. He’s practically synonymous with the franchise at this point. However, one thing that strikes us as interesting in the trailer is that the fan-favorite appears as his human self, Hanzo Hasashi, as opposed to the undead Ninja (revenant) he normally appears as. While Hanzo is present in MK11, MK1 serves as a reboot, so it’s interesting to see that NetherRealm might continue with this iteration of Scorpion. Should this be the case, the chances are he’s to be one of the good guys.

Then again, even in life, Scorpion and Sub-Zero are sworn enemies, so who really knows how it’s all going to play out.

Kitana has an interesting history. She’s Sindel’s daughter and Shao Khan’s step-daughter, making her a princess. Though she’s loyal to her father figure for most of her life, Kitana is a good person at heart, which leads her to question the morals of her actions under the command of Outworld’s ruler Shao Khan (he’s also responsible for the misfortune of her home realm of Edenia). As such, she eventually turns on him and teams with the Earthrealmers – we can’t wait to see what awaits her in Mortal Kombat 1’s story.

Johnny Cage is yet another long-standing character from the Mortal Kombat franchise, and while we have no idea how he fits into Mortal Kombat 1, it’s likely to do with protecting Earthrealm. I love Cassie Cage, the daughter of Sonya and Johnny, so the fact that this reboot may not include her is a bit of blow. Still, Johnny’s inclusion gives hope that Sonya Blade may pop up, especially since they have a long history, no matter what timeline and story we’re in.

Honestly, anytime a new Mortal Kombat game comes out, I can’t help but wonder if the original Sub-Zero might make a return, especially if Noob Saibot is absent. But I think it’s fair to assume that MK1’s Sub-Zero is Kuai Liang, who happens to be much nicer than his older brother Bi-Han. In fact, as Sub-Zero, he ends his long-standing rivalry with Scorpion. The pair even work together in MK11.

From the trailer, it’s clear that while there may still be some animosity, the fact that Sub-Zero says “as enemies, or as brothers” as the pair look to the ominous burning circle in the sky says that they may work together to defeat evil once more.

Yes, the Thunder God is in Mortal Kombat 1. How could he not be, really? However, it’s interesting to note that in the trailer, it’s Liu Kang that comes to Raiden and Kung Lao as trouble is afoot, rather than Raiden being the one to summon the fighters of Earthrealm. Then again, Liu Kang is a god himself these days and an immensely powerful one at that. Still, Raiden is bound to be something of a leader in the war against Outworld. We just have to wait and see how important he is in Mortal Kombat 1.

Liu Kang is Earthrealm’s strongest fighter, and that’s even more true now that he’s a fire god. You see, he’s the reason we can jump into another universe with a new story, for he created it. Not that we can blame him. Things are in shambles come the end of MK11 and its DLC. From the trailer, it’s clear he’s ready to fight for peace among the realms – I think the guy needs to learn that you can only rebirth a universe so many times before understanding conflict between Outworld and the other realms is inevitable.

Still, I hope Liu Kang and Kitana get a nice reunion in Mortal Kombat 1. Perhaps the pair can even take a page out of Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage’s book one day.

Ah, Kung Lao, fellow Shaolin Monk and best friend of Liu Kang. It’s great to see him, and not just because he tends to have cool fatalities. From the trailer, it’s clear that he’s ready to fight to keep Earthrealm safe and aid Liu Kang in whatever he may need.

One of the most famous bad guys from the entire franchise, Shang Tsung, is up for grabs if you pre-order the game, and why wouldn’t you? We have no doubt he’s set to cause all sorts of trouble in Mortal Kombat 1, and while it’s fun to kick his ass, you might want to use his cool powers for yourself. Honestly, if we have to guess, we’d say that he’s likely in cahoots with Mileena, given they’re both loyal to Shao Khan, and he created her.

Ah, Kano. Mortal Kombat fans know this head of the Black Dragon all too well. Historically, Kano is the nemesis of Sonya Blade, something that withstands the test of time when MKX and MK11 roll around, as he also takes issue with her daughter, Cassie Cage. Kano is a brutal individual, is happy to kill anybody if the price is right, and is bound to have some impressive fatalities in Mortal Kombat 1. Only time will tell as to what his role in Liu Kang’s new universe is.

Kenshi makes a triumphant return in Mortal Kombat 1, following his untimely demise in the MKX and MK11 timeline. You might also notice that the sword’s master doesn’t have a band over his eyes, for the young man can see in this new universe. How he plays into the story of MK1, we’re yet to know, but he quite clearly knows Raiden very well, even serving as somewhat of a rival if the latest trailer is anything to go by.

Ah, Smoke. For those unfamiliar with this ninja, he is also a member of the Lin Kuei clan, much like Sub-Zero. In Mortal Kombat 1, he joins the clan alongside both Sub-Zero and Scorpion, making the clan’s mission his own as he fights with them to defend Earthrealm.

Rain is an incredibly powerful High Mage in Outworld, and in Mortal Kombat 1, it looks as though he’s ready to do what it takes to succeed in seeing his realms’ quest for domination come to fruition. He uses water magic, and as if he isn’t adept enough, in MK1, he attempts to learn the darkest and most powerful sorcery in the land.

It’s fair to say that Baraka is something of a fan-favorite that continues to be popular in the decades following his Mortal Kombat debut. Well, the Tarkatan returns once more in Mortal Kombat 1. As the most deadly monster to come from the Tarkat plague, he leads his fellow afflicted Outworlders into battle – we can’t wait to see how he plays a part in MK1’s story.

Now here’s a blast from the past. Li Mei’s first MK appearance is in 2002’s Deadly Alliance. Though she appears in subsequent entries, she merely has a cameo in Mortal Kombat X and MK 2011, meaning Armageddon is her last meaningful appearance in a Mortal Kombat game. Well, it doesn’t appear to be a triumphant return, as she’s the disgraced former leader of the Umgadi, a faction of powerful warriors that protect Earthrealm’s royal family. Well, it appears as though the ruler died on her watch, and we can’t wait to see how this plays out in MK1.

Ah, Tanya. Another longstanding Mortal Kombat character, she serves as the leader of the Umgadi, presumably taking on the role after Li Mei fails to protect Outworld’s ruler. Like in previous entries, Tanya is a steadfast ally to Mileena, so we can’t wait to see what the two antagonists get up to in Mortal Kombat 1.

It’s no surprise to see Mortal Kombat 1 lend some characters from other fictional works, but we didn’t anticipate Homelander joining the roster. For those who don’t know, Homelander is the antagonist masquerading as a hero from the hit series The Boys, with a host of Superman-level powers in his wheelhouse. We can’t wait to see how he plays in Mortal Kombat. Oh, and make sure you get the kombat pack, as Homelander is only available to those that own it.

Mortal Kombat 1 Sindel

Sindel is finally back as a main cast character rather than through a piece of DLC. She’s quite a legendary Mortal Kombat character but just in case you don’t know about her, allow us to give you a quick rundown. Sindel is the mother of Kitana and wife to Shao Khan. However, in the original timeline, before Shao Khan destroyed Edenia, she was a kind and benevolent ruler. Her nature certainly takes a turn for the worse over time, mainly thanks to her husband. Well, we’re once again a new timeline, so here’s hoping the powerful ruler looks deep in her heart and learns to love and care once more.

Mortal Kombat 1 Shao Khan

Oh boy. Yes, he’s back. Back again. Shao Khan’s back, tell a friend. One of the primary antagonists from the entire series, Shao Khan is well known to all Mortal Kombat fans. He’s the ruler of Outworld originally, going on to conquer Edenia, claiming Sindel as his queen and Kitana as his daughter. Of course, he never quite manages to mold Kitana the way he wants to, she remains a kind soul at heart who wants better for the people of Outworld. That leads Shao Khan to creating Mileena with the help of Shang Tsung. Clearly, these events still transpire in MK1’s world, but who knows what else awaits us.

Mortal Kombat 1 Omni-Man

Mortal Kombat has a habit of adding surprise characters to its roster. Admittedly, some make perfect sense and serve as little surprise. However, Omni-Man, the father of Invincible, is a bit out of left field. Still, as an immensly powerful superhero that loves to save earth, he fits right in here. Natrually, he comes as part of the Kombat Pack so if you want to get your hands on him, you need to part with some extra cash. Or, order the premium and collector’s versions of the game, as they include the Kombat Pack.

Mortal Kombat 1 Peacemaker

Peacemaker seems to be the hero of the hour at the moment. Despite his heinous act in The Suicide Squad, this popular DC character earned a bit of redemption in the hugely popular Peacemaker TV series. Now, he’s potrayed by John Cena, so you may struggle to see him at first, but trust us, he’s right there in the Kombat Pack. Peacemaker is a fun character with an arsenal of moves that are bound to make his time in Mortal Kombat 1 interesting.