What are Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo fighters?

NetherRealm’s latest fighting game, Mortal Kombat 1, is the latest entry into this brutal yet beloved franchise. While the game is ready to blow you away with its polished mechanics and state-of-the-art graphics, there are certain new features that you’re sure to enjoy. One of these exciting features that we’re hyped about is the Kameo fighters in Mortal Kombat 1.

Kameo fighters are background fighters who can occasionally jump in to disrupt your opponent, cause some mayhem or extend a combo. Here is everything you need to know about the role of Kameo Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 and a list of all the current Kameo fighters.

You should also learn all the basic controls, a full list of voice actors and how to get early access.

What are Kameo fighters in MK1?

This mechanic of Kameo fighters allows you to summon an extra fighter during the battle in Mortal Kombat 1. This additional character not only performs certain attacks but can also aid you in your combos and special moves, making the battles more versatile and fun. Kameo fighters will jump in during the battle and perform a special move, throw, or breaker.

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While selecting your character before the fight, you can pick the extra Kameo fighter for help. However, not every character can be played in this role, so you must be mindful of all the Kameo Fighters present in MK1.

All the Kameo fighters in MK1

We have made a list of all the Kameo fighters coming to Mortal Kombat 1, which have been revealed so far. Five of these characters are included in the Kombat Pack, which is unlocked through the Premium or Kollector Editions.

Here is the list of every Kameo Fighter confirmed for MK1 so far:

• Cyrax - First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).
• Darrius - First introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004).
• Ferra - First introduced in Mortal Kombat X (2015). Now available in the MK1 Kombat Pack.
• Frost - First introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002).
• Goro - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992).
• Jax Briggs - First introduced in Mortal Kombat II (1993).
• Johnny Cage - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992). Now available in the MK1 Kombat Pack.
• Kano - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992).
• Khameleon - First introduced in Mortal Kombat Trilogy (2002). Now available in the MK1 Kombat Pack.
• Kung Lao - First introduced in Mortal Kombat II (1993).
• Mavado - First introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002). Now available in the MK1 Kombat Pack.
• Motaro - First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).
• Sareena - First introduced in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero (1997).
• Scorpion - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992).
• Sektor - First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).
• Shujinko - First introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004).
• Sonya Blade - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992).
• Stryker - First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).
• Sub-Zero - First introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992).
• Tremor - First introduced in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000). Now available in the MK1 Kombat Pack.

More Kameo fighters will be revealed for MK1 as the game’s release date draws near. So, stay tuned as we will update the list with more characters. In the meantime, you should check out how to perform brutalities.