Ghostface from Scream Joins Mortal Kombat 1: Release Date, Moveset, and What Fans Can Expect

Ghostface slashes into Mortal Kombat 1! Discover his release date, brutal moveset, and what to expect from this iconic horror villain's debut.

Fans of Mortal Kombat are in for a terrorising good time as the masked killer from Scream, Ghostface, will join the roster as a DLC character. The horror icon comes to Mortal Kombat 1 with slashing attacks for early-access players on November 19 and a full release on November 26. This very much hyped character further adds the game's list of horror icons and brings brutal new fatalities inspired by his legacy on screen.

Ghostface Joins the Mortal Kombat Legacy

Guest Fighter Origins and Release

Ghostface has been added to Mortal Kombat 1 following the recent DLC expansions, continuing the pattern of horror villains as guest fighters. The masked antagonist was first revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2024 and has been a subject of excitement and rumours among the fanbase. Now, fans know they can dive into the character's chilling moveset starting November 19 for early access and November 26 for all players.

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Ghostface Joins the Mortal Kombat Legacy

Teaser Trailer Breakdown

Ghostface’s trailer begins with a chilling nod to Scream’s iconic “Do you like scary movies?” line, voiced by Roger L. Jackson, before showcasing the killer stalking an unknowing Johnny Cage. Fans also got glimpses of Ghostface’s alternate masks, an exciting addition for those eager to customise the killer’s look.

Kombat Pack 2 and Other Characters

Ghostface heads the list for Kombat Pack 2, after the series of DLC characters Oni-Man, Homelander, and Peacemaker. Along with the return of fan favourites like Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot, Ghostface's arrival further bolsters Mortal Kombat's enlargement of its new universe. The killer's moveset and a possible Animality is yet to be known. That adds to the curiosity surrounding his gameplay debut.

Kombat Pack 2 and Other Characters

Ghostface in Other Games

This is far from Ghostface's debut in gaming. In 2019, he cut his way into Dead by Daylight. In May, he reemerged as a Call of Duty operator and joined Hunt: Showdown earlier this year. Ghostface's history in gaming, combined with his iconic horror status, makes him the perfect fit for Mortal Kombat's gore-drenched battlefields.

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With the release date getting closer, everyone is just eager to see how Ghostface will mix horror and lethal style in Mortal Kombat 1. From the most iconic lines to the bloodiest finishers, this infamous villain from the Scream franchise is going to splash into the Mortal Kombat universe in blood and give both horror fans and fighters that thrill they so eagerly wait for.