Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has long teased the addition of various characters to the franchise. Recently, he hinted at a new ninja, sparking excitement among fans who speculate about its potential inclusion as downloadable content (DLC) or a Kameo in the game. This mystery ninja’s introduction has driven the Mortal Kombat community into a fervor, as they scour the game for hidden Easter eggs.
The new ninja is named Floyd, featuring a striking pink color scheme. Each ninja in Mortal Kombat is distinguished by a specific color—Scorpion dons yellow while Sub-Zero is blue. However, Floyd’s color pays homage to the legendary band Pink Floyd, positioning him as the latest in a series of humorous, meme-inspired characters in the series. The means of discovering Floyd remain elusive, as players delve deep into the game’s secrets.
Floyd is a Secret Fight for Players to Find
In a longstanding tradition at Netherrealm Studios, joke characters make regular appearances. Notably, Mokap, a fighter clad in a motion capture suit, highlights their clever references to gaming culture. Although Floyd cannot be played, he serves as a hidden boss battle, challenging players to find and defeat him. So far, the community has yet to pinpoint a consistent method for initiating this fight, with “Floyd challenges” being a leading theory.
Conquering Floyd rewards players with unlocking a brand-new stage that references the iconic trailer for Mortal Kombat 1. This stage, absent at the game’s launch, allows players to finally relish the thrill of combat in an open field setting. The hunt for this elusive character has ignited passion within the Mortal Kombat community, uniting players in their quest to unveil and conquer Floyd.
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- Franchise /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ (noun): A series of related products or works particularly in entertainment or business.
- Speculate /ˈspɛk.jʊ.leɪt/ (verb): To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
- Elusive /ɪˈluː.sɪv/ (adjective): Difficult to find catch or achieve.
- Homage /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/ (noun): Special honor or respect shown publicly.
- Initiating /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/ (verb): To cause a process or action to begin.
- Conquering /ˈkɒŋ.kər.ɪŋ/ (verb): Overcoming or taking control of something through effort.
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