Summary
The infamous Ghostface killer fromScreamis coming toMortal Kombat 1, and now players can mark their calendars for the latest DLC character’s arrival. The second wave of guestMortal Kombat 1DLC characters was first revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2024 back in July, with the first half being released alongside the Khaos Reigns story expansion in late September. There, classicMortal Kombatfighters Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot made their debuts in the new universe ofMortal Kombat 1, playing a key role in the DLC’s new storyline.
There will also be a trio of special guest fighters inMortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack 2, following the appearances of Oni-Man, Homelander, and Peacemaker from the first round of DLC. The first will be the dreaded Ghostface from theScreamfranchise, who is joining a long list of equally notorious horror movie villains that have crossed over intoMortal Kombatover the years. Shortly before the launch of Khaos Reigns, fans got to see one ofGhostface’sMortal Kombat 1Fatalities, which paid homage to the killer’s silver-screen origins by featuring a second Ghostface appear to brutalize their unlucky opponent.
NowMortal Kombat 1fans know when Ghostface will be added as the game’s latest DLC character thanks to a brief teaser trailer. It begins withthe voice of Roger L. Jacksonasking the iconic question “Do you like scary movies?” before showing Ghostface sneaking up behind a hapless Johnny Cage with murderous intent. From there, flashes of the various alternate masks players will be able to equip on Ghostface appear, followed by two release dates: November 19 for players who have already purchased the Kombat Pack 2 DLC and November 26 for everyone else.
When is Ghostface Coming to Mortal Kombat 1?
Ghostface appearing as aMortal Kombat 1guest character was a rumor long before Kombat Pack 2 was officially revealed, and the masked murderer of Woodsboro has beenterrorizing plenty of video gamesin recent years. In 2019, Ghostface was added toDead by Daylight, complete with a new backstory for the latest incarnation of the legacy villain. Ghostface also appeared as a playable operator in Season 6 ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarandCall of Duty: Warzone, and most recently was added toHunt: Showdown 1896with a chilling new look.
There is still much left to be revealed aboutMortal Kombat 1’s upcoming incarnation of Ghostface, namely the identity of the killer (or killers) behind the mask and the rest of their moveset. It will be especially interesting to see Ghostface’sMortal Kombat 1Animality, as the character isn’t known. More answers to the mystery of Ghostface will likely surface as the DLC character’s now-confirmed release date draws closer.
Mortal Kombat 1
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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.
