The time may be approaching for one game mode fromMortal Kombat’s past to make its return for the series' new generation. In rebooting the series' timeline,Mortal Kombat 1has taken fighters from various points in the series' past to start the storyline anew. With that approach in mind,Mortal Kombatcould pull more elements from the past aside from its fighters.Mortal Kombat 1already has plenty of content, from its story mode, to the towers, to the ongoing Invasions seasons. However, there is one other mode fromMortal Kombat’s history that might be worth another look.
In the wake ofMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns expansion, the new era has grown significantly larger. The roster will have expanded by 12 characters in total after the rollout of the latest guest characters, and the reintroduction of Animalities has provided players with an additional way to stylishly end a fight. There’s still a good chance thatMortal Kombat 1will have at least one more content-rich update in the future, considering recent trends for the series. PastMortal Kombatgames have plenty of elements worthy of returning, and even if they don’t make it intoMortal Kombat 1, the next game could oblige.
Mortal Kombat’s Konquest Mode Could Have a Chance to Finally Return
Konquest Mode Offered Single-Player Adventures in Past Mortal Kombat Games
Having appeared three times so far,Mortal Kombat’s Konquest Modehas taken multiple forms throughout its history. In its debut inMortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, it was something of a trial mode that trained players on how to use each playable character.Mortal Kombat DeceptionandMortal Kombat Armageddon’s Konquest modes were instead single-player adventures starring new characters Shujinko and Taven respectively. This shift resulted in a sort of predecessor for the story modes in more recentMortal Kombatgames. It has been 18 years since Konquest mode appeared in aMortal Kombatgame, but it could have a way to return.
Ed Boon Hinted at the Possibility of Konquest Mode’s Return
One possible hint at the concept came whenEd Boon asked fans about Konquest Modeafter posting an article discussing its previous appearances. It’s far from the first time that Boon has hinted at possible future plans for the series. The fact that Ed Boon brought up Konquest Mode at all shows that it hasn’t been completely forgotten about. Of course, it’s not a confirmation that a new version of the mode is in the works – an online post is not the same thing as actual news – but it does bring up the question of what a new Konquest Mode could look like.
Konquest Mode Can Still Work in Modern Mortal Kombat
If it does rear its head, Konquest Mode would likely return as a single-player adventure once more. WhileMortal Kombat 1Kameo Shujinkoand one-off fighter Taven were the protagonists in the past, who would head the mode this time is up in the air. The developers could once again introduce a new character to take the reins of the story. If the game takes place after a time skip, the new version of Hanzo Hisashi would also be a valid option. There’s also the possibility that players could use any character, but if so, Konquest mode would need a story that would make that make sense.
The fact that Ed Boon brought up Konquest Mode at all shows that it hasn’t been completely forgotten about.
Mortal Kombat’s Konquest Mode has been gone for a long time, and it would be good to see it return. Thestory ofMortal Kombat 2will have a lot of threads to follow up on. Whether Konquest Mode could run alongside that or as its own entity entirely remains to be seen. However,Mortal Kombat 1’s Invasions Mode has shown that RPG-themed adventures do still have a place inMortal Kombat. Either inMortal Kombat 1or the next game, Konquest Mode may be something to look out for.
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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.
