Ed Boon Talks Mortal Kombat 1 On Hot Ones With First Look At Jean-Claude Van Damme Skin

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon made an unexpected appearance on the popular interview show Hot Ones to talk about Mortal Kombat 1 and the series as a whole. As Boon sweats through increasingly spicy wings, we also get a glimpse at the previously announced Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage. 

For the unfamiliar, Hot Ones is a 1-on-1 interview show in which celebrity guests are asked questions while devouring wings that get gradually spicier as the interview progresses (usually to humorous results). Boon’s discussion delves into his entry into the game industry, Netherrealm’s decision-making process when selecting cross-over fighters, the studio’s approach to storytelling, and other topics. Boon was one of the first video game developers to be invited on the show. It’s a treat to watch him fight for his own life while sharing his knowledge about fighting games. 

During the discussion, we get the first clip of Johnny Cage’s Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin, which you can see in the photos below. The skin will be available in the Kombat Pack that is included with the Premium/Kollector editions. 

Mortal Kombat 1 will be released on 19 September for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S Switch and PC. Check out the trailers of Nitara and Ashrah/Havik.