Fans of Mortal Kombat 1 have something special to look forward to as the game introduces Omni-Man as a guest character in its Official Kombat Pack DLC. The excitement is heightened by the confirmation that J.K. Simmons, the original voice of Omni-Man from the Amazon Prime Video series Invincible, will reprise his role in the game. This news came directly from Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon during an interview at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 with Skybound.
Mortal Kombat Creator Confirmed J.K. Simmons for Mortal Kombat 1
The full roster for Mortal Kombat 1, including base characters, Kameo Fighters, and the Kombat Pack, has been unveiled. While the 3D models of the characters are inspired by their 2D counterparts, there had been no official word on the voice cast until Boon's announcement. This confirmation has put to rest any speculation about the authenticity of the characters' voices in the upcoming game.
Omni-Man's inclusion in Mortal Kombat 1 is part of the Official Kombat Pack DLC. Although Ed Boon did not go into specifics about what fans can expect from Omni-Man's gameplay, he did mention that fans should keep an eye out for gameplay and 'hype' videos as the game approaches its launch date on September 19, 2023. These videos are set to showcase Omni-Man in action, further building anticipation for his arrival in the game.
