MK1 Homelander release date: Gameplay footage trailer and more
radiotimes.comAcross its 32-year history, Mortal Kombat has had a varied roster of deadly guest characters, ranging from the likes of RoboCop and the Terminator to Freddy Krueger and the Joker.
However, arguably the most powerful of them all is set to land in Mortal Kombat 1 imminently, in the form of the sinister Homelander.
Portrayed by Antony Starr in the gory satire TV show The Boys, Homelander is the leader of an elite superhero team that is managed, owned and marketed by a mega corporation called Vought International.
On the surface, Homelander looks like a Superman wannabe, with his slick costume and wavy cape, emblazoned with the American flag. But his apparent patriotism is all a cover for his own self-centred and violent nature that grows more and more terrifying as the show goes on.
Starr’s performance is electrifying, and he’s easily made Homelander one of TV’s scariest villains.
But his explosive powers and unrivalled strength also make him a superb candidate for a Mortal Kombat game. How will the likes of Scorpion and Sub-Zero fare against him? We don’t have long to wait until we can find out.
Let's take a closer look at when Homelander is set to land in Mortal Kombat 1.
Homelander will be landing in Mortal Kombat 1 on 4th June 2024, if you are a Kombat Pack owner.
However, if that isn’t you, then fear not — as he will be available to the wider gaming community on 11th June 2024.
That just about gives you enough time to binge The Boys if you haven’t already seen it. Alternatively, read Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s cult graphic novel of the same name that Amazon adapted for the TV show. Just be prepared, as it’s not for the squeamish.
From the announcement trailer, several things are clear when it comes to Homelander's gameplay style in Mortal Kombat 1.
Firstly, he looks to be a nimble character to play as, smoothly gliding just above the ground — which means he has a fair reach when it comes to striking an opponent with punches and kicks.
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