Summary
It didn’t take long before a meta formed aroundMortal Kombat 1’s base game roster. Within just a few days, fans had already worked out which ofMortal Kombat 1’s fighters were the best, and they quickly became the go-to pick for the vast majority of online players. For months, players were forced to fight an endless stream of Smokes, Raidens, Scorpions, and Johnny Cages, withSareena and Cyraxalmost always fighting right alongside them dishing out the same combos time and time again. But as is usually the case withMortal Kombat, the introduction of a new DLC fighter has shifted the meta significantly.
Released just a few weeks ago,Invincible’s Omni-Man has made his way toMortal Kombat 1, and he’s become an immediate fan favorite. Ridiculously overpowered, but in the best way, Omni-Man has becomeMortal Kombat 1’s most popular fighter, at least according to Fatality search statistics. With an excellent moveset based entirely on the source material, the triumphant return of J.K. Simmons, and some wonderfully gory Fatalities, Omni-Man is sure to stand out from the crowd for a while, and it gives fans a good indication of what might be included in Homelander’sMortal Kombat 1DLC, which is slated for a Spring 2024 release.
What Fans Can Expect From Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander DLC
Homelander as a Fully Playable Fighter
Omni-Man’sMortal Kombat 1DLC sets a pretty great precedent for the entire first Kombat Pack, and especially its upcoming guest characters. If Omni-Man is the blueprint that the rest of the DLC roster is going to follow, then it seems extremely likely thatMortal Kombat 1’s Homelander will come with his own wholly unique moveset, filled with combos and special moves that have all been inspired by the character’s appearance inThe Boys. For instance, fans can probably expect to see Homelander’s heat vision play a major role in his combos, along with his ability to fly and his super strength.
Much likeMortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man, Homelander will also probably come with his own set of Fatalities, again inspired or even ripped directly from the source material. Some ofHomelander’sMortal Kombat 1Fatalitiesmight include forcing an opponent to jump off a building to their death, ripping out their insides with a single punch to the gut, or maybe even using his heat vision to burn two holes in an opponent’s skull. There are a ton of really gruesomeThe Boysmoments for NetherRealm to take inspiration from.
While J.K. Simmons reprised the role of Omni-Man forMortal Kombat 1,The Boys' Antony Starrapparently won’t be providing his voice for the role of Homelander inMortal Kombat 1’s upcoming DLC. It’s currently unclear why this is the case, or who will be voicing Homelander inMortal Kombat 1, though Starr has seemingly lent his likeness to the in-game character model.
Extra Content for Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander
As well as a fully playable Homelander,Mortal Kombat 1’s DLC will probably add some extra content for the supervillain, with the biggest likely being his own story tower.Omni-Man’sMortal Kombat 1story tower endingsees him defeat Quan Chi and Shang Tsung, and then proceed to conquerMortal Kombat’s various Realms in an attempt to fulfill his duty to the Viltrum Empire. After catching a quick glimpse of some other Viltrumites, Omni-Man’s story tower ends with a shot of the villain facing off against his son, Invincible. It seems likely that Homelander will receive a similar story tower ending, hopefully with a fewThe Boyscameos thrown in for good measure.
Mortal Kombat 1
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
