Mortal Kombat 1 has unveiled two consecutive videos showcasing upcoming content. Yesterday's esports trailer teased the T-1000, but confirmed that the Terminator isn't the next playable character. Instead, Conan the Barbarian takes center stage, releasing next week for premium edition owners. Today's gameplay trailer provides a closer look at this iconic character in action.
Conan embodies the classic big-body brawler archetype. His attacks appear devastatingly powerful, though his lack of agility and speed might be a trade-off for extended sword reach. A clash between Conan and characters like General Shao, Omni-Man, and Homelander would certainly be a spectacle to behold.
While visually reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan's fatality lacks the same "wow" factor as some other MK1 finishers. His acid-drowning technique, while effective, feels somewhat less charismatic. However, the overall gameplay experience Conan offers is likely to be more important than a single finishing move.
Premium edition owners can unleash Conan next Tuesday, while everyone else will need to wait until January 28th.
