Highlights

  • Mortal Kombat 1 introduced Kameo fighters, supporting characters that can be called upon to aid players in battles, opening the door for new combo moves and devastating Fatalities.
  • Khameleon, a ninja-like warrior with the ability to copy other combatants, will be the next DLC Kameo fighter released on January 16, adding versatility to the roster.
  • More DLC Kameos will be added to Mortal Kombat 1, including classic versions of Ferra, Johnny Cage, and Mavado after Khameleon's release.

Mortal Kombat 1’s next Kameo fighter, the ninja-like warrior Khameleon, is finally coming to the game later this month. One of the biggest mechanics introduced in Mortal Kombat 1 is Kameo fighters, supporting characters that players can select from a secondary menu to aid them in battles. While these Kameos can’t be controlled directly, the player can call upon them with a button press to attack their opponent, opening the door for new combo moves and devastating Kameo Fatalities and Brutalities.

Mortal Kombat 1 already featured a rich assortment of Kameo fighter options, consisting of classic characters from the old Mortal Kombat timeline. Some of them are made available to the player from the start, while others have to be unlocked by fulfilling certain conditions. Meanwhile, NetherRealm Studios plans to release more Kameos as DLC, just like it is with the playable fighters in the Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Packs. The first of these post-launch Kameos was Tremor, who was released shortly after MK 1 guest fighter Omni-Man in November.

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It won’t be long before the second Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Kameo fighter is made available to purchase and download, as announced on the official Mortal Kombat 1 Twitter account. According to this post, the next Kameo will be Khameleon, who will be unlocked on January 16. A promotional image of Khameleon herself was included in this announcement, showcasing her white ninja costume and featuring text that describes her moveset as “versatile.”

“Versatile” is a word that fits Khameleon quite well, as her primary gimmick is her ability to copy other combatants and use some of their abilities for herself. Khameleon was first introduced as a secret character in the Nintendo 64 version of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, while a similar, male version named Chameleon was included on the other systems. After a lengthy absence, she would return in the Nintendo Wii version of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon with an updated design. She also makes a few brief appearances in Mortal Kombat 1’s story campaign, where she serves as a member of the Umgadi under the command of Tanya.

Many fans had assumed that the Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo version of Khameleon would be released alongside Quan Chi back in December, but this turned out to not be the case. Luckily, players won’t have to wait too much longer to unleash Khameleon’s mimic-like powers against their foes, as she will finally be released on January 16. There will be more DLC Kameos added to Mortal Kombat 1 after her, with the first wave including classic versions of Ferra, Johnny Cage, and Mavado.