Series co-creator andMortal Kombat 1director Ed Boon has teased fans about seeing more of the series' staple ninja characters making an appearance in the upcoming fighting game. Taking place after the events ofMortal Kombat 11,Mortal Kombat 1is another reboot of the long-running franchise, incorporatingbrand-new origin stories for classicMortal Kombatcharacters. This was further detailed with the gameplay showcases and trailers revolving around the game, showing how these characters have changed.Thelatest trailer forMortal Kombat 1focused on the Lin Kuei, showing off some more of the playable characters. The Lin Kuei consists of deadly ninja assassins who play a major role in the series. Some names associated with this faction include Sub-Zero, Cyrax, Sektor, Smoke, and Frost, who are all confirmed to be a part ofMortal Kombat 1’s roster as a fighter or a Kameo Assist character. With so many of these classic ninja characters present, some fans are hoping that this game can feature all of them at once.RELATED:Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Another Character That Won’t Be in the GameEd Boon replied to tweet where the original user posted about how excited they were about the Lin Kuei-focused trailer. They stated that the prospect of seeing all the ninjas inMortal Kombat 1was a real possibility thanks to the aforementioned trailer. The ninjas in question were in an image attached to the original tweet, which included Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Smoke, and Rain. The aforementioned four ninjas are already confirmed to be in the game, though Reptile and Ermac, who were also included in the image, are currently not confirmed to be inMortal Kombat 1yet. Boon however responded to the tweet stating that it “could very well be the case.”
While this isn’t hard confirmation that the extensive and colorful lineup of ninjas will be making their appearance inMortal Kombat 1, fans were hoping that this could be the case. Fans replied to Boon’s tweet asking for classics like the aforementioned Reptile and Ermac, alongside Noob Saibot as a potential returningninja forMortal Kombat 1. Some replies also asked if the female ninjas can be added to the game as well.
The Lin Kuei trailer in particular emphasized how the solidarity of these ninjas would be put to the test, withSub-Zero and Scorpionembarking on a quest and working with the fan favorite Smoke to battle against Rain. There are rumors that Reptile and Ermac will be making it to the roster, but fans will need to wait and see what Boon’s claim really means.
Mortal Kombat 1launches July 25, 2025, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
