Using the Nintendo Switch version ofMortal Kombat 11,Reddit usersmay have found out the roster of DLC characters coming to the game via “Kharacter Packs”. Obviously, take this article with a healthy grain of salt as the leaks come via digging into the game’s code. The information has been verified as in the game by other Reddit users, but don’t be surprised if this list of DLC characters changes in the coming months.
With those qualifiers out of the way, here is the full list of nine DLC characters allegedly coming toMortal Kombat 11(sadly,Shaggyis not one of them):
It’s certainly an interesting list of Kombatants and one that isn’t completely unbelievable. Sindel, Nightwolf, and Shang Tsung were all playable inMortal Kombat 2011, with Sheeva joining as DLC. And all theMortal Kombatcharacters outside of Sheeva played a part in the story ofMortal Kombat X(though none were playable). So, they all make sense. The guest characters are where things get interesting.
Mortal Kombat Xused Alien, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, and Predator for itsguest characters,so Terminator and Ash fromEvil Deadwould feel very “on brand”. Terminator also has a movie coming out this November, so if the DLC characters are dropping once per month, he could be coming out right around the time of the film release.
Spawn made an guest appearance in the Xbox version ofSoulCalibur II. He also fits fairly well into the dark, gore-filledMortal Kombatuniverse. Joker, on the other hand, feels a little weird at first glance.
Developer NetherRealm Studios has said in the past that they wouldn’t use DC characters inMortal Kombatagain. However,Mortal Kombat 11is being published by Warner Brothers, who also owns DC. And, it just so happens that WB has a new Joker movie coming out this October. This kind of brand synergy and cross-marketing seems like a logical move for the company to make and might be why Joker is potentially being included.
All in all, this leak makes a lot of sense. Every character seems plausible and fits with theMortal Kombatfranchise in some way. Only time will tell if the leak is truly legitimate, but we only have to wait until tomorrow to play the game ourselves.Mortal Kombat 11isoutApril 23, 2019, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. To see DualShockers thoughts on the game,check out our review.
