” There constantly are,” replied Boon. “If you count, there are probably about 80– most likely more now– Mortal Kombat characters that we launched in different variations.”
The only characters that appeared in Mortal Kombat 9, Mortal Kombat X, and Mortal Kombat 11 are Jax, Johnny Cage, Kano, Kitana, Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Sonya, and Sub-Zero. These 10 are most likely the staple combatants that Ed Boon was describing.
Mileena was present in Mortal Kombat 9 and Mortal Kombat X, she is inexplicably missing from Mortal Kombat 11 exterior of quick referrals like Kitanas Friendship. Even Ed Boon himself has noted the protest from fans to add Mileena to the most recent entry in the franchise.
Ed Boon from NetherRealm Studios just recently took part in an interview with GameSpot following the release of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Throughout the conversation, Boon was inquired about the decision making procedure of bringing back characters like Fujin and Sheeva. If there are more fighters that NetherRealm Studios would like to return to sooner or later, the job interviewer likewise wanted to understand.
” Some are staples to Mortal Kombat like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Raiden, and Liu Kang while some are not as regularly seen like Fujin, Stryker, and Sheeva,” continued Boon. “Its not that we do not enjoy them as much, however we always have to have Scorpion and Sub-Zero in a Mortal Kombat video game.”
” Because of that, its almost like a revolving door,” stated Boon. “Everyone gets their chance in the sun and maybe we provide somebody a break. When they come back, gamers are that much happier to see them.”
Ironically, Scorpion was in fact not a playable character in the initial Mortal Kombat 3 that was launched back in 1995. Liu Kang was also absent (beyond a cut-scene) in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance due to plot factors.
” Its not that we do not enjoy them as much, but we constantly need to have Scorpion and Sub-Zero in a Mortal Kombat video game.” – Ed Boon
Similar to Ryu and Ken of the Street Fighter series, there are obviously a variety of characters that are too important to leave out from a Mortal Kombat game. It actually is difficult to envision a modern Mortal Kombat video game without Scorpion at this moment.
Ed Boon from NetherRealm Studios recently got involved in an interview with GameSpot following the release of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. During the conversation, Boon was asked about the choice making procedure of bringing back characters like Fujin and Sheeva. Surprisingly enough, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermaths story ending offered the impression that the series might go through another reboot. Boon also mentioned that Liu Kangs journey in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is essentially ended up.
Surprisingly enough, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermaths story ending gave the impression that the series could go through another reboot. Boon likewise mentioned that Liu Kangs journey in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is essentially completed. Its not rather clear at the minute what this suggests for the addition of Liu Kang and other “staple characters” in future installations.
