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NetherRelam has finally shown off some of Peacemaker’s gameplay ahead of his forthcomingMortal Kombat 1debut, and there is even a new Kameo fighter to go with him. EveryMortal Kombatentry since 2011’sMK 9included guest characters from other popular media as post-launch content, andMortal Kombat 1is continuing this tradition with its ongoing Kombat Pack 1. First came Omni-Man, who brought his brutal brand of Viltrumite justice to the rebooted world ofMK 1back in November. He will eventually be joined byThe Boys’ Homelander sometime this spring, but before that another comic-book character will be stepping into theMK 1arena.
The once-obscure DC Comics vigilante Peacemaker has gained a great deal of notoriety over the past few years, thanks in no small part to John Cena’s portrayal of Christopher Smith inThe Suicide Squadand the connectedPeacemakertelevision show. Peacemaker was announcedas aMortal Kombat 1DLC guest characteralongside the aforementioned Omni-Man and Homelander back in July, and he will be released in early access on February 28. As was the case with the previousMK 1DLC characters, NetherRelam has provided fans with an exciting look at how the peace-obsessed anti-hero will play when he joins the game’s roster.
Earlier this week, a gameplay trailer for Peacemaker demonstrated the character’s moves and gameplay inMortal Kombat 1, with John Cena reprising his role from the DC Extended Universe in both likeness and voice. It starts with a humorous homage tothePeacemakerintro sequencebefore jumping straight into the action as Peacemaker challenges the likes of Liu Kang, Mileena, and fellowMortal Kombat 1DLC fighter Quan Chi. During these bouts, Peacemaker’s irreverent personality is on full display as he taunts his enemies and battles with various strikes, firearms, and even an assist or two from his trusty pet Eagly.
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The brutality ramps up when Peacemaker unleashes his Fatal Blow move, in which he summons Eagly to scratch at his opponent’s face before firing a shotgun at their chest at point-blank range. The trailer then reveals Peacemaker’sprimaryMortal Kombat 1Fatality, where he straps on a jetpack and launches himself at the enemy, tearing them in half and viciously dragging their upper torso across the ground. Peacemaker then disintegrates what’s left of his unlucky foe with a sonic boom from his helmet before feeding a small piece of the resulting gore to Eagly in a victory celebration.
Fans have been excited for Peacemaker since he was first announced as aMortal Kombat 1DLC character, and he won’t be the only new face coming to the game. The recent trailer also revealed that anewMK 1Kameo fighterwill be added in the form of Janet Cage, a female variant ofMortal Kombatmainstay Johnny Cage who assists during Fatal Blows by nailing an autographed photo of herself to the enemy’s face. She will be available to lend her star power and support sometime in March, not long after Peacemaker is added toMortal Kombat 1in early access.
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
