Following the highly anticipated announcement of the upcoming reboot of Mortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios has once again stunned the fans with a new revelation. Initially, the community had been expecting a 12th installment in the series, but the developers surprised everyone by announcing a complete reset of the Mortal Kombat universe, following the exploits of the fire god Liu Kang.

Throughout recent releases, NetherRealm Studios has consistently introduced fresh and innovative features to its games. Mortal Kombat X introduced a variation system that allowed players to customize character load-outs, while Injustice 2 introduced custom gear pieces that altered character stats in unique ways.

The most recent installment, Mortal Kombat 11, took this gear system to new heights, providing players with in-depth character customization options. Now, it seems that Mortal Kombat 1 will offer its own distinctive gameplay mechanics.

What is the Kompanion feature in Mortal Kombat 1?

In an official press release from Warner Bros. Games, it was announced that a brand new Kameo Fighter system will be introduced in Mortal Kombat 1. This exciting feature will bring a unique roster of characters into the game, offering assistance to players during matches. The press release mentioned that more details about this mode and other new elements of the game will be unveiled in the near future.

The press release stated, “We’re also introducing our Kameo Fighter system which brings a unique roster of partner characters into the mix, and we are looking forward to showing this feature as well as more new elements of the game very soon.” Unfortunately, this is all that has been revealed about the mode so far. 

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The Kameo Fighter system appears to resemble the mechanics found in games like Marvel vs. Capcom, where players can summon NPC allies for assistance. NeatherRealm’s Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, confirmed that this mechanic would be showcased soon, although no further updates have been provided by Ed at this time.

However, the press release also revealed the Premium and Kollector’s Edition versions of MK 1. As part of the bonuses included in these editions, players will receive five new Kameo Fighters as post-launch content. This indicates that alongside expanding the playable roster, NeatherRealm has plans to introduce new Kameo Fighters as downloadable content (DLC) as well.

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In a previous leak, one of the industry insiders revealed that there will be a brand new selection of guest characters, including Conan the Barbarian, Peacemaker, and Homelander. What do you think about the new Mortal Kombat 1 reboot? Let us know in the comments below!