Summary

  • NetherRealm Studios offers a new "Blinding Radiance" skin for Kenshi Takahashi in Mortal Kombat 1.
  • The free skin puts Kenshi in a sleek gold blazer with black pants and matching gold shoes complete with his trademark blindfold.
  • The Kenshi skin has received a bit of feedback from fans, as many wished the golden outfit had been given to someone a bit more popular.

NetherRealm Studios is giving away a new skin for Kenshi Takahashi in Mortal Kombat 1 called "Blinding Radiance." The skin dresses Kenshi in a gold outfit and is the latest in a series of free skins that the Mortal Kombat 1 developer has been offering over the past couple of months.

Mortal Kombat 1 is a fresh take on the legendary series, rebooting the story and picking up from where Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath left off. This new version takes players back to the origins, but with a twist. Players see familiar faces like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Kitana, and Mileena in a new light. The game brings back classic features like Fatalities and adds a cool new element with Kameo Fighters, along with other exciting updates to the gameplay.

The "Blinding Radiance" skin adds to the latest Mortal Kombat 1 skin additions. The skin outfits Kenshi in a sleek gold blazer with black pants and matching gold shoes, while still keeping his iconic blindfold. This stylish update is part of NetherRealm's efforts to keep Mortal Kombat 1 exciting for fans, following a series of free skins they've released over the past couple of months. However, not all players are excited about this new addition.

Free Mortal Kombat 1 Kenshi Takahashi 'Blinding Radiance' Skin

The decision to give the Blinding Radiance skin to Kenshi has stirred up some mixed feelings among Mortal Kombat 1 fans. While some are disappointed that a more popular character didn’t get the skin, others are frustrated that many of the free skins released so far have been for male characters. Fans are calling for a more diverse selection of characters to receive similar attention.

This latest controversy feeds into the growing debate about the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns DLC pack, launching on September 24, 2024. The pack has already faced backlash for the redesign of classic characters Cyrax and Sektor. Traditionally, they were shown as fearsome cyborgs, but now they’re in armored suits that some fans think look way too much like Marvel’s Iron Man, making them look less intimidating. On top of that, the gender swap in the redesigns has left some fans even more disappointed.

Despite these controversies, the Mortal Kombat 1 DLC will bring back fan-favorite Noob Saibot with his classic look and introduce new guest fighters. This expansion will also continue the game’s narrative and explore the newly crafted timeline. As the game keeps evolving with new content, it remains to be seen if NetherRealm Studios will address some of the controversies.

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Mortal Kombat 1
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
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Released
September 19, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
NetherRealm Studios
Publisher(s)
Warner Brothers Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
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Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you'll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you've never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.

Franchise
Mortal Kombat
Genre(s)
Fighting
How Long To Beat
7 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium