EntertainmentVan Damme is a playable character in Mortal Kombat 1Originally, the character Johnny Cage would be Jean-Claude Van Damme, but those responsible for Mortal Kombat needed to reformulate some things today at 12:00

After more than 30 years of the first Mortal Kombatreleased in 1992, Jean-Claude Van Damme will be a playable character in the new entry in the franchise, titled Mortal Kombat 112th game in the iconic saga created by Ed Boon It is John Tobias.

It is worth highlighting how Mortal Kombat 1which releases worldwide on September 19, 2023, takes its name because it restarts the entire franchise story to tell a completely different and original narrative.

The appearance of Van Damme It’s a big victory, both for the people involved in the game and for the fans. The legendary action film actor was the great inspiration for Johnny Cage, one of the most beloved characters. Although, Boon It is Tobias They weren’t able to use the actor’s name in the first game in the franchise because they couldn’t get the rights.

Instead of being this completely bloody video game with memorable fatalities, Mortal Kombat It would originally be a game of Van Damme. As they were unable to use the star’s name, those responsible for the game reformulated the idea – thankfully – and made history in the industry. Now, they have managed to end this cycle that has lasted for decades.

In Mortal Kombat 1 (2023), Jean-Claude Van Damme it’s a skin Johnny Cage. In other words, they have the same moves, special powers, submissions and fatalities. What really changes is the voice (the person himself) Van Damme acts), the face and costume. See below:

After 30 years, the man, the myth, the legend finally arrives in Kombat. @JCVD becomes Johnny Cage in #MK1. pic.twitter.com/yrbOpI9P2a

— Mortal Kombat 1 (@MortalKombat) September 8, 2023