Jean-Claude Van Damme debuts in Mortal Kombat 1

By Dom Smith
By September 11, 2023 News, Video Games / Gaming

Warner Bros. Games today revealed a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer providing a first look at actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme (BloodsportKickboxer) in the game. The video showcases gameplay featuring the film star’s voice and likeness, which is included as part of a character skin for playable fighter Johnny Cage.

The Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage (available at launch) is featured in the Kombat Pack, alongside early access to six new downloadable content (DLC) playable characters – Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda Takahashi, Peacemaker, Omni-Man, and Homelander (all available post-launch) – and five new Kameo Fighters (available post-launch). The Kombat Pack is available as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition and Kollector’s Edition, which can be pre-ordered now.

Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe set in a new story with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara and more, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.