Summary
- Fans are disappointed with the new Tanya skin in Mortal Kombat 1 due to the mix of MK2 and MK4 styles.
- Tanya never appeared in MK2, and players are confused as to why the character’s hairstyle echoed her appearance in MK4
- Backlash similar to Mileena's Deception skin from October proved the fighting game's cosmetics have been underwhelming recently.
NetherRealm Studios has added a new skin for Tanya in the fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, but the fandom isn’t happy with the design. The cosmetic is supposed to be modeled after the aesthetic of 1993’s Mortal Kombat 2, which was released under Midway at the time for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Intended to be an original design mixed with another game from the franchise, Tanya’s skin is notably underwhelming to the Mortal Kombat 1 player base.
Mortal Kombat 1 stands as the 12th main installment in the iconic IP and the second reboot succeeding 2011’s entry. The game has received a follow-up Khaos Reigns expansion since its 2023 debut, and according to studio head Ed Boon, content will continue at a steady pace while NetherRealm works on another mystery project. Mortal Kombat 1 recently introduced the new Ghostface fighter from the Scream franchise, and the killer has three identities hiding behind the iconic mask to appeal to horror fans.
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NetherRealm recently announced that the new MK2 skin for Tanya was now available in the MK1 store, with the fighter sporting a primarily yellow ensemble. Different colorways are also available for the Edenian Deceiver, but fans were thrown off by the character’s hairstyle. Since the outfit is meant to be a nod to the MK2 era, players were confused as to why the character’s hairstyle echoed her appearance in MK4. Tanya has some impressive fatalities in her Mortal Kombat 1 arsenal, but the character never appeared in MK2. Therefore, fans think the fighter’s cosmetic design leaves something to be desired.
Mortal Kombat 1's New MK2-Inspired Tanya Skin Is Disappointing Fans
Fans previously criticized Mortal Kombat 1’s Deception skin for Mileena, released in October. The community felt the cosmetic did not align with the character’s background or compare to the original 2004 game. A similar backlash has surfaced with Tanya’s skin, as many players are against the mix of styles from MK2 and MK4. Many would have preferred a straight MK4 reimaging for Tanya’s new cosmetic, instead of trying to guess what the character’s outfit would have looked like in MK2, which has only produced a lackluster work of fiction .
A recent Mortal Kombat 1 leak has teased possible festive skins being added for certain characters. Frost and Sareena will allegedly be getting into the holiday spirit decorated with fairy lights, and other characters, Ermac, Rain, and more, will seemingly receive new looks as well. Judging by how MK1 skins have been received up until now, the community will likely air their honest opinion on this set too.
Mortal Kombat 1
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- 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
WHERE TO PLAY
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
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
- How Long To Beat
- 7 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
