Ed Boon, the legendary co-creator of theMortal Kombatseries, has confirmed thatMortal Kombat 1will not have a traditional Krypt. The Krypt has been a controversial staple among the fanbase for the last six games, and now the series will have a different unlocking system forMortal Kombat 1.
Now that some some have gottenhands-on previews ofMortal Kombat 1, fans of the franchise are looking for every detail they can find about the future reboot for the series. One of the questions that many fans have involves the Krypt, a special feature where players can spend Koins to unlock concept art, finishers, arenas, and even new characters. The Krypt first debuted inMortal Kombat: Deadly Allianceand was presented as a basic-looking graveyard with 676 Koffins to unlock. ByMortal Kombat 11, the Krypt introduced a third-person play style with a narrative involving Shang Tsung aiding the player.
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Ed Boon recently addressed if players were going to seethe return of the Krypt afterMortal Kombat 11by stating, “I can tell you it’s not the Krypt. But we’re gonna have a whole new system for unlocks.” Boon gave no reason why the feature has been removed, but judging by the tone of the interview with the emphasis on rebooting the franchise, getting rid of the Krypt seems like a natural fit. No hints were given as to what feature will be replacing the Krypt, with more details expected over the next few months.
The rest of the interview was filled with other bloody details, such as who the main villain will be in the game, the benefits of using an SSD to produce amazing-looking backgrounds, and a quick explanation of howKameo Fighters work inMortal Kombat 1. Boon also talked about how some fatalities have been rejected for “crossing the line” and how big his gaming backlog is, revealing that he hasn’t gotten to playGod of War Ragnarokyet and wants to try outStreet Fighter 6.
Ed Boon is known for listening to feedback from the fans when it comes toadding modes toMortal Kombat, and it looks like enough fans have spoken up about their distaste for the RNG system that the Krypt was fueled by. While some fans appreciate the creativity, many players feel burned when they unlock something disappointing or unlock nothing at all. Judging by the updates on the game so far, it’s fair to say that the new system will be a breath of fresh air.
Mortal Kombat 1launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
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