The parents at NetherRealm Studio confirmed up for the Brazilian CCXP expo, and so they introduced their first have a look at Quan-Chi. The sinister sorcerer is becoming a member of the Mortal Kombat 1 roster this yr after being the co-big unhealthy of the sport’s story mode.

Very like the Omni-Man trailer, Quan-Chi additionally exhibits off an upcoming Kameo, however a extra literal cameo on the trailer’s finish will be the largest shock.

Mortal Kombat 1 unleashes first Quan-Chi trailer, Peacemaker first look

The trailer exhibits off Quan-Chi in all his glory, together with a very nasty fatality involving glass panes. The gameplay is as brutal as you’d anticipate, however a few of the shine is rubbed off by Quan-Chi’s presence within the recreation’s story mode.

Becoming a member of Quan-Chi is Khameleon, who’s an fascinating choose for longtime MK followers. Her final look was within the Nintendo Change port of Mortal Kombat Armageddon, a recreation closely referenced in Mortal Kombat 1‘s story mode. Khameleon made her debut as a hidden character within the N64 port of Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Mortal Kombat 1 will mark her first look on a non-Nintendo console, as different variations of each MK Trilogy and MK Armageddon used the male-presenting Chameleon as an alternative.

However the largest shock is the shock cameo of Peacemaker on the finish, teasing his imminent arrival as the subsequent visitor character. The brief teaser additionally reveals the primary of John Cena’s voice appearing for the function. Cena reprises the function from 2021’s The Suicide Squad and the 2022 Max collection Peacemaker.

Sadly, it’s not all nice information, as this will probably be one other staggered launch. Quan-Chi will probably be out there in early entry starting December 14, 2023, whereas Khameleon gained’t be out there till January 2024. Peacemaker has but to obtain an official date, however was beforehand introduced to launch in Winter 2023/2024.

Mortal Kombat 1 is out there now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC, and Nintendo Change. Destructoid’s personal Steven Mills gave the sport an 8/10, and we undoubtedly assume it’s a recreation it’s best to play, although it has been plagued with controversy surrounding its microtransactions practices.