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Series creator Ed Boon recently shared thatMortal Kombat 1could have had a popular character fromThe Walking Deadin the long-running series' latest entry. This character would have joined the ranks of Homelander, Omni-Man, and Peacemaker in theMortal Kombat 1guest roster.
Although fan reception towards the revealed guest characters forMortal Kombat 1was very positive prior to its launch, sentiment towards its complete roster has been relatively mixed. Series mainstays such as Jax Briggs, Sonya Blade, and Gorohave been relegated into Kameo Fighters, leaving it to modders to make them fully playable characters.
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However, this blow may have been softened somewhat for longtime fans of the series through the inclusion of a planned guest character that fell through. As shared byMortal Kombat 1director Ed Boon in a post on Twitter, prior to settling on Omni-Man as one of the game’s guest characters, the director had reached out toThe Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman to discuss the possibility of including Michonne.
Michonne Could Have Added Variety to Mortal Kombat 1’s Roster
Fan responses to Boon’s tweet show that Michonne would have been a welcome addition toMortal Kombat 1, with some stating that it would have been a much-needed dose of diversity in a guest roster that currently consists of relatively niche superheroes. Despite the wide success that franchises such asThe Boys,Invincible, and Steven Gunn’sSuicide Squadhave enjoyed in recent years, they’re still far from being household names. Regardless, it’s unlikely that the inclusion of Michonne would have moved the needle much withMortal Kombat 1’s split player base. Months after release, the title is still competing for players with prior entryMortal Kombat 11due to post-launch issues and a perceived lack of guest character content.
Despite Michonne’s exclusion fromMortal Kombat 1, the lone wolf has made numerous appearances in video games over the years outside ofTelltale’s interpretation of the zombie comic. Although Michonne was looked over in favor of Omni-Man inMortal Kombat 1, players wanting to witness how Michonne’s survival skills and combat abilities translate to a video game setting can do so in7 Days to Die,Fortnite,Brawlhalla, andPUBG Mobile.
Considering how Namco brought Negan intoTekken 7’s roster, with some fans arguing that the character would havefit even better inMortal Kombat 1,it’s safe to say that NetherRealm missed a golden opportunity.Mortal KombatandThe Walking Deadhave long been known for their brutality and violence. It’s a shame players didn’t get to see these two franchises cross over this time around, though the current roster still gives players plenty of choice.
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