Kenshi and Scarlet to be released as DLC characters for Mortal Kombat

Developer Netherrealm Studios has revealed the first line up of characters who will be released as DLC for Mortal Kombat. The confirmation comes from a recent interview with CVG.

“They won’t be copy and pasted from characters already in the game – they’re going to have their own unique fighting styles, moves, fatalities and x-rays – all the good stuff,” said producer Hans Lo.

“[The two we're adding] are Kenshi, who players will recognise from previous MK games, and more excitingly we’re adding Scarlet. Anyone who knows the history of Mortal Kombat will tell you that back in the days of the arcade – when they did just palette swap characters to come up with multiple fighters in the game – there was a glitch in one of the old arcade machines that caused the Jade/Katana/Milena female ninja to glitch and turn red.”

“People always thought it was a hidden unlockable character and it wasn’t, it was purely a programming glitch. They’ve always speculated and in fact it was the fans who named her Scarlet to begin with. She’s no longer a glitch – she’s an actual character, and she’ll be coming pretty soon post-launch.”

The Developer has also promised to release DLC for the game “as long as people are playing it”. Next in the planned line of characters, is Kintaro, who made his first appearance in Mortal Kombat 2 as a sub boss. The latest Mortal Kombat has just hit shelves and is greeted by great reviews. so pick up the game if you haven’t already.