Summary
Mortal Kombat 1’s next Kameo fighter, the ninja-like warrior Khameleon, is finally coming to the game later this month. One of the biggest mechanics introduced inMortal Kombat 1is Kameo fighters, supporting characters that players can select from a secondary menu to aid them in battles. While these Kameos can’t be controlled directly, the player can call upon them with a button press to attack their opponent, opening the door for new combo movesand devastating Kameo Fatalitiesand Brutalities.
Mortal Kombat 1already featured a rich assortment of Kameo fighter options, consisting of classic characters from the oldMortal Kombattimeline. Some of them are made available to the player from the start, while others have to be unlocked by fulfilling certain conditions. Meanwhile, NetherRealm Studios plans to release more Kameos as DLC, just like it is with the playable fighters in theMortal Kombat 1Kombat Packs. The first of these post-launch Kameos was Tremor, who was released shortly afterMK 1guest fighter Omni-Man in November.
It won’t be long before the secondMortal Kombat 1DLC Kameo fighteris made available to purchase and download, as announced on the officialMortal Kombat 1Twitter account. According to this post, the next Kameo will be Khameleon, who will be unlocked on January 16. A promotional image of Khameleon herself was included in this announcement, showcasing her white ninja costume and featuring text that describes her moveset as “versatile.”
“Versatile” is a word that fits Khameleon quite well, as her primary gimmick is her ability to copy other combatants and use some of their abilities for herself. Khameleon was first introduced as a secret character in theNintendo 64 version ofMortal Kombat Trilogy, while a similar, male version named Chameleon was included on the other systems. After a lengthy absence, she would return in the Nintendo Wii version ofMortal Kombat: Armageddonwith an updated design. She also makes a few brief appearances inMortal Kombat 1’s story campaign, where she serves as a member of the Umgadi under the command of Tanya.
Many fans had assumed that theMortal Kombat 1Kameo version of Khameleon would be released alongside Quan Chi back in December, but this turned out to not be the case. Luckily, players won’t have to wait too much longer to unleash Khameleon’s mimic-like powers against their foes, as she will finally be released on January 16. There will be more DLC Kameos added toMortal Kombat 1after her, with the first wave including classic versions of Ferra, Johnny Cage, and Mavado.
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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.
