Like previous entries in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 is rolling out plenty of DLC fighters, with the game’s first “Kombat Pack” so far serving up Omni-Man from Invincible, Quan Chi, and Peacemaker from Suicide Squad. It’s been a rather cameo-heavy list so far, but we’re getting back to a fan-favorite from the actual Mortal Kombat universe next – Ermac.
Ermac has received quite an upgrade from his early days as a basic red ninja variant. Ermac revolves around summoning various souls to do his bidding, which essentially allows him to double-team opponents, even without calling in his Kameo fighter. Basically, the guy kind of looks like a more arial-attack-attuned Scorpion and should be fun to learn. The new trailer also provides a quick peek at the latest Kameo character Mavado, a rather deep-dive character we haven’t been able to play as since Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Check him out both the new additions in action, below.
“Ermac is a collection of souls bound together by Quan Chi’s dark magic that are intended to function as a group mind. But that spell is temporarily undone when Ermac is defeated by Mileena and the mind of King Jerrod, deceased ruler of Outworld and one of the souls in Ermac’s collection, takes control and rejoins the royal family, aiding Empress Mileena’s reign. Eventually, the amalgam of souls reestablishes control, and Ermac retreats to Outworld’s shadows. No longer Quan Chi’s slave, nor bound to the royal family, he must find a future worth fighting for. In the new video, Ermac’s devastating moveset is on full display, including his ability to teleport, levitate, and utilize a legion of souls to grab, lift, and slam opponents to the ground. The trailer also provides a first look at Mavado, a new DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves.”
Ermac is available as part of Mortal Kombat 1’s first Kombat Pack, which will set you back $40. In addition to Ermac, Omni-Man, Quan Chi, and Peacemaker, the pack will also include Homelander from The Boys and Takahashi Takeda.
Mortal Kombat 1 can be played on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Switch. Ermac will be available for Kombat Pack owners on April 16 or can be purchased a la carte starting on April 23. Mavado will join the Kameo fighter lineup sometime in May.
