Another day, another Mortal Kombat leak.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 11 has been datamined, revealing some interesting guest characters for future DLC. In this Reddit post, user /u/LeoNatan lists out a series of strings, as well as a step-by-step process for anyone who’d like to verify that these lists actually exist in the code. The code has been confirmed to actually exist in the game, so unless the references to these new guest characters are red herrings, they are coming to MK11 in future DLC packs. Without further ado, here are the leaked characters:
Joker
Batman’s archnemesis, the Joker, will be making his Mortal Kombat debut. While the Joker was featured both in Netherrealm’s Injustice series and Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, this marks the first time the Clown Prince of Crime appears in a mainline Mortal Kombat game. With the Joker standalone movie coming later this year, it makes sense for publisher Warner Bros to promote the character, just as they promoted the “Suicide Squad” characters in Injustice 2.
Though Joker is known for his murderous and sadistic tendencies, it’s interesting that DC is allowing one of their characters, even Joker, to participate in the gory mayhem of Mortal Kombat, as Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe had significantly toned down gore and neutered fatalities. Still, Joker is a perfect fit for the Mortal Kombat universe, and I can’t wait to see what kind of insane fatalities that he’ll pull off.
Leaked dialogue:
Joker: “You know, you remind me of Bats.”
Terminator: “Who?”
Joker: “Just another jerk with no sense of humor.”
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Joker: “You look like a hugger, bring it in!”
Spawn: “I’ll turn you inside-out ass-first, clown.”
Joker: “I love it when they talk dirty!”
Terminator
The Terminator, specifically the T-800 from “T2: Judgment Day,” blasts onto the scene in Mortal Kombat 11. The franchise is obviously no stranger to cyborgs, including fan favorites like Sektor and Cyrax, so Arnie should have no trouble fitting in. Like Joker, Terminator also has a movie coming later this year in “Terminator: Dark Fate.” Judging by some of the leaked dialogue, it’s clear the developers are diehard fans of the series, as well as other Arnold films. Fun fact: Kano’s eye laser and heart rip fatalities were originally inspired by the Terminator itself, so hopefully it can return the favor.
Leaked dialogue:
Terminator: Your guns and your cape, give them to me.
Spawn: You forgot to say please.
Terminator: F*** you, asshole.
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Terminator: “Take me to Sarah Connor.”
Cassie Cage: “Aw can’t, gotta get to the choppa.”
Terminator: “Now.”
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Watch Now ►Spawn
Arguably the most-requested guest character in Mortal Kombat history, fans can finally rest easy that Spawn is coming. An icon of ’90s edgy independent comics, Spawn is one of the industry’s quintessential anti-heroes. Spawn is additionally getting a Jamie Foxx-led movie coming in the near future, though details are scarce as of now. Spawn’s demonic aesthetic and brutal powerset make him a natural fit for Mortal Kombat, and it’ll be fun to see his interactions with other hellspawn like Scorpion.
Leaked dialogue:
Cassie Cage: “Guns, magic, you can’t just choose?”
Spawn: “I go both ways.”
Cassie Cage: “That explains the fetish gear.”
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Spawn: “You’ve been to other dimensions?”
Scorpion: “Each had its own injustices.”
Spawn: “Maybe that’s why my soul still burns.”
Ash Williams
Deadites beware: the boomstick wielding, chainsaw-armed buffoon Ash Williams has entered the fray. The semi-competent hero of the “Evil Dead” trilogy and its numerous spinoffs, Ash Williams uses his quick wit, unconventional weaponry, and “charm” to put undead baddies in their place. Ash has battled everyone from zombified Marvel heroes to Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, so he should be able to handle his own against Sub-Zero and company.
Leaked dialogue:
Ash: “Fancy leathers, who’s your tailor?”
Spawn: “How’d you like to wear that smile on your ass?”
Ash: “No thanks, I only wear American denim.”
Returning Mortal Kombat characters
Guest characters weren’t the only ones that leaked. Returning kombatants include the shape-shifting villain Shang Tsung, Native American sorcerer warrior Nightwolf, the ear-piercing Sindel, and the four-armed Sheeva. Curiously, the leak also mentions Fujin as a playable character. Fujin is a demi-god like Raiden, though he controls the wind. He debuted in the infamously awful spinoff Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero as a boss before becoming playable in Mortal Kombat 4.
Which character are you most excited for? Let us know!
