Get Ready To Scream, As Gameplay Footage Of Ghostface In Mortal Kombat 1 Has Surfaced

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is gearing up to introduce Ghostface and franchise co-creator Ed Boon is celebrating Halloween by showing off some new footage of the masked killer in action. The haunting image of the Ghostface mask has helped make the franchise one of the most iconic horror series of all time, so it stands to reason that would want the murderer to join its roster. They'll enter the ranks of other popular villains like Jason Voorhees, the Xenomorph, and the Predator, who have all been guest fighters.

Posting to X (formerly Twitter), Boon shared a brief new trailer demonstrating Ghostface in action as they go toe-to-toe with Johnny Cage.

Starting off the match with their catchphrase «Do you like scary movies?» the rest of the brawl features the villain ripping into their opponent with their combat knife, landing several visceral blows. has even incorporated the trope of multiple Ghostface killers being active at once as a sidekick briefly steps in to help extend a combo that ends in a devasting chest-carving throw.

While the brief snippet doesn't showcase an extensive look at Ghostface's kit, more information will likely be revealed closer to the character's early access release on November 19. The tenth DLC character to be added to, Ghostface appears to play very differently compared to other guest fighters like Omni-Man () and Homelander (). If anything, he looks to be similar to Peacemaker (DC Universe) given his reliance on heavy close-range attacks and gadgets for zoning.

Of course, what fans most want to see is Ghostface's Fatality. NetherRealm Studios has already showcased one that pays homage to the franchise by further incorporating Ghostface's partner, going so far as to include the characters' iconic knife clean move. The second Fatality has yet to be revealed but a split-second clip suggests it will involve them sneaking up on their opponent who's seemingly sitting on a sofa watching a horror film.

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