Summary
A new leak has revealed some of the alternate looks Ermac will be able to sport once he’s added toMortal Kombat 1as a playable character, such as a face-concealing mask. Just like every other entry sinceMortal Kombat 9,MK1has expanded its already-packed character roster with additional DLC fighters, including heroes and villains from other popular media. So far,Mortal Kombat 1’s first Kombat Packhas added the sinister Omni-Man fromInvinciblefame andMK’s resident necromancer Quan Chi, with Homelander, Peacemaker, Ermac, and Takeda Takahashi set to join them over the coming year.
Before his upcoming addition toMortal Kombat 1’s line-up of revamped fighters from across the long-running series, Ermac already had a non-playable supporting role in the game’s single-player story campaign. Much like the version of him frompreviousMortal Kombattimelines, this new iteration of Ermac is an amalgamation of souls inside a single zombie-like body, though his design has been changed for Liu Kang’s new timeline. Ermac no longer covers up his face with a mask or bandages, leavingMortal Kombat 1fans divided over whether or not he looked better with his undead features concealed.
According to a pair of dataminers, these fans might have the option to give Ermac a more classic look thanks toMortal Kombat 1’s gear system and alternate character skins. As discovered by Twitter userInterloko, Ermac’s gear piece seems to be his hood, and one of the options players can unlock is a ninja facemask more in line with Ermac’s designs from olderMKgames. Fellow Twitter userSHAARsupported this finding with a full-body shot of Ermac in one of his alternate color schemes, complete with the same mask. This alternate costume can also be seen in a leaked clip on Interloko’sYouTubechannel, minus the mask.
Controversies about his design notwithstanding, fans are looking forward toplaying as Ermac inMortal Kombat 1, to the point where modders have already added him to the game’s playable roster early using the placeholder move set he has during his few fights inMK 1’s story campaign. Judging from how he played in pastMortal Kombatgames, Ermac will likely serve as a mid-range fighter inMK 1, using his magic to pummel opponents from a distance.
According to NetherRealm’s release schedule forMortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack 1, Ermac will arrive in the spring of 2024, after DC villain Peacemaker makes his playableMK 1debut. When he does, players unhappy with his current look will be able to unlock new outfit colors and gear pieces for him - including a classic-style facemask if these latest leaks are to be believed. Of course, nothing official has been confirmed, so fans will probably have to wait until Ermac is added toMortal Kombat 1’s playable roster next year to see how they can change up his appearance.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
