Does Mortal Kombat 1 have a 24th character?

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One question that many Mortal Kombat 1 players often ask is if the game has a 24th character to unlock. As always, we’re here to answer the question.

Between the launch-day roster and the confirmed wave of DLC characters heading to the game in the future, Mortal Kombat 1 has a copious amount of highly skilled fighters for you to use. It’s a mixture of returning faces from previous MK games, as well as some special guest appearances.

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However, on the game’s character selection screen, with an unlocked Shang Tsung and Havik, this gives players 23 fighters. There is a single icon that is blanked out. Understandably, the player base assumes this is a 24th fighter to unlock. So let’s clarify this for you right now.

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Is there a 24th character to unlock in Mortal Kombat 1?

The answer is no, there is not a 24th playable base roster character in Mortal Kombat 1.

Again, it’s a perfectly natural conclusion to jump to. In the context of the roster, it seems odd to have a blank space that should be otherwise reserved for another fighter.

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The blank space has a silhouette with a plus sign over it which has reason to incite speculation among fans.

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