Mortal Kombat 1 has been making waves over the internet. The NetherRealm Studios title is gearing up for its launch later this year and fans are excited for it, to say the least. The studio is also not holding back from giving the MK fans what they want in-game.
With the reveal of three new trailers and multiple DLC characters, the game has already become a fan favorite. Furthermore, the hype around the game has grown a lot due to the reveal of popular characters from other franchises making a debut in-game. All these factors have made the game a trending topic on the internet.
Mortal Kombat trends on the internet, showing the hype around the game
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Recently, series creator Ed Boon shared a tweet showing the hype around the game. He wrote, “Thank you San Diego KomicKon!!” while sharing the image of #MortalKombat1 trending on the internet. Along with Mortal Kombat, Boon’s tweet has also gone viral, with almost 200,000 users viewing it.
Thank you San Diego KomicKon !!#MortalKombat1 pic.twitter.com/Qg3yVVLk3j
— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 22, 2023
This amount of hype for the game was thanks to the grand show NetherRealm Studios put forward at San Diego Comic-Con for the fans. The studio brought the roster of voice actors from MK1 to the panel along with developers who shared behind-the-scenes stories of the game’s development. Furthermore, Boon has promised three trailers for the fans to enjoy.
In the meanwhile, fans are elated to find out more about the DLC fighters coming to the game. The reveal of Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-man as playable characters will surely bring in more fans. Multiple fans have hoarded under the tweet from Boon, thanking the studio for the stellar reveals.
Fans shower praises at NetherRealm Studios for delivering on the expectations
Multiple fans have shared their positive reactions to the array of new characters revealed by the studio. And they have flocked to the comments section to give their reactions.
Thank you so much Ed pic.twitter.com/2Cw8ziWJSG
— Tony Redgrave 🔥 (@Bloodedge6666) July 22, 2023
Thank YOU pic.twitter.com/arnrScUwLW
— Braybray (@Bray_Bray) July 22, 2023
Thank you for giving one of the best kombat pass in the franchise pic.twitter.com/yTewMbJQlm
— Numba4 (@Yugi_Shoto) July 22, 2023
However, some fans feel there are not enough female combatants in-game. But it can be speculated that the developers are waiting to reveal the complete roster at the game’s launch.
We want a full female trailer
— Happier Than Ever (@hiwellcum2chili) July 22, 2023
your base roster only having 5-6 women so far, and dlc 0 women is so unserious
— marc ✨ (@marcbranx) July 22, 2023
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I can't wait for Sonya pic.twitter.com/Z3N64PIWDA
— Big Scoe (@roscoejackson33) July 22, 2023
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Mortal Kombat 1 is gearing up to launch on September 19, 2023, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. What are your thoughts on the developers keeping the hype train running for this game? Let us know in the comments section below.
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