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Ed Boon has been teasing the return of Reptile, a classic character that has been on many fans’ wish lists forMortal Kombat 1. The beloved co-creator ofMortal Kombatis known for playfully engaging with fans on social media and dropping cryptic hints about NetherRealm’s upcoming projects before they are officially announced. This has also been trueMortal Kombat 1, with Ed Boon asking players whichclassic gameplay modes from pastMKtitlesthey would like to see return and teasing upcoming roster announcements.
While not all of Ed Boon’s mysterious social media posts have been a sign of things to come, eager fans have been digging through and analyzing each of his messages for clues aboutMortal Kombat 1. Some of Boon’s more vague posts suggest thatMortal Kombat 1will draw from the 3D era of the 2000s for itsreported roster of 24 playable characters, with some of the most frequently brought-up names including Reiko, Jarek, andMortal Kombat Deception’s Ashrah.
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A recent series of tweets from Ed Boon has some fans guessing that Reptile could be confirmed forMortal Kombat 1soon. Twitter user thethiny pointed this possibility out after Boon posted a photo of the KFC parking lot where he and his fellowMortal Kombatco-creators first envisioned the green-clad, reptilian ninja warrior. For the uninitiated,Reptile was introduced as a hidden characterin the very firstMortal Kombatgame, and would go on to become a fan-favorite after being made fully playable fromMortal Kombat 2onward.
While he was initially a mere palette swap of Scorpion and Sub-Zero that would randomly appear to players between matches, Reptile’s design and backstory would evolve substantially inthe laterMortal Kombatgames. In the originalMortal Kombattimeline, Reptile was a member of the Saurian race who fought in service of Outworld and its various leaders. His last major appearance was inMortal Kombat 10, where he aided Kotal Kahn in overthrowing Mileena before participating in Outworld’s assault on Earthrelam.
PreviousMortal Kombat 1roster leaks have suggested that Reptile will be a part of the game’s cast, but that has yet to be verified. If Ed Boon’s latest posts are to be believed though, the Saurian ninja warrior could make his long-awaited comeback after being absent inMortal Kombat 11- much to the excitement of longtime fans with fond memories of encountering him in the arcade. Perhaps Reptile could appear during the next Kombat Kast livestream, which is said to be taking place sometime next week.
Mortal Kombat 1launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S
