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Fighting game fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of Mortal Kombat 1. Apart from being a new title from NetherRealm Studios, the game also reboots the long-time-running fighting series. The reboot allowed the developers to keep the favorite elements of the original timeline while implementing new ideas too.

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In a list of new ideas coming with the game is a huge selection of fighters. Players have the option to select their Main fighter, as well as their Kameo fighter too. Naturally, they would be needing a wide array of options to fill the two positions. A fan-made trailer has stirred the excitement of fans who are hoping for some more new characters to be added.

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Ed Boon shares a fan-made trailer, asking a cryptic question

In a recent tweet from Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, he talked about a fan-made trailer. The fan-made ‘Celebrity Mortal Kombat’ trailer is made by interdimensional.tv with the help of AI. Ed Boon asked fans who would their pick be to join the game. The players have the option to select from 32 real-life politicians and media figures.

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In the politicians’ corner, the trailer has Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and many more. And on the media figures’ side, fans have Kanye West, Shaquille O’Neal, Elon Musk, and others. The trailer also contains prominent figures of the past, like writer William Shakespeare, nun Mother Teresa, and the first US President George Washington.

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Despite having this huge array of characters to choose from, fans are adding more characters they want to see in the Mortal Kombat universe. However, with the likes of Homelander, Omni-Man, and Peacemaker from other franchises making their way into the game, the hopes of fans of getting new fighters are at an all-time high.

Mortal Kombat fans share their character choice to enter the game

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The tweet has since gone viral among Mortal Kombat fans with over 3 million views. They are voicing their selections in the comment section of the tweet too.

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Furthermore, fans are also commending the artist who brought them this unique idea of celebrities in-game.

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Mortal Kombat 1 comes out on September 19 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. What are your thoughts on getting new celebrity characters in the MK1 universe? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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