The introduction of Conan the Barbarian as the newest DLC character in Mortal Kombat 1 has certainly reignited interest in the game, but it’s the buzz around the franchise’s newest secret fighter that’s truly captured players’ attention. Nearly overshadowed by Conan’s entrance, the pink ninja, Floyd, has made a mysterious debut. Unobtrusively added with the same update, he’s encountered as a hidden adversary only when players meet specific criteria. While Floyd’s fresh presence is intriguing, some players can’t help but notice that he seems to pull inspiration from several well-known characters already found in Mortal Kombat 1.
To engage with the elusive Floyd, players are tasked with completing ten out of 37 random challenges, which then unlocks the hidden battle against him. Although not officially playable as a regular character, Floyd emerges in these special circumstances as a boss-like opponent whose strikingly original moveset is on full display. Despite having his own themes, Floyd seems to be an amalgamation of various movesets rolled into one.
Floyd Draws From Other Fighters in Classic Secret Mortal Kombat Character Fashion
Is Floyd a New Version of Chameleon? It’s Uncertain.
Floyd appears to be a mash-up of several fighters from Mortal Kombat 1. He carries Reptile’s stance, meshes in some attacks and combos from Shang Tsung and Noob Saibot, and wields special moves borrowed from an assortment of different ninjas. This has inevitably invited comparisons to Chameleon from the 3D-era games, which similarly combined aspects from numerous characters to create a composite persona fitting to the Mortal Kombat theme.
Though Floyd combines these various movesets, the depth of his character remains undisclosed due to his status as a secret fighter. Historically, Reptile, Smoke, and Noob also fit the mimic archetype, cleverly intertwining moves from various characters, much to the delight and speculation of players. Regardless of the intentions behind Floyd’s design, his abilities notably pull from pre-existing characters.
| Move | Origin |
|---|---|
| You Wish You Were Here | Scorpion |
| Force Lift | Ermac |
| Ice Ball | Sub-Zero |
| Lightning Bolt | Rain |
| Force Ball | Ermac |
| Slide | Noob Saibot |
| Roundtrip | Shang Tsung/Rain |
| Dash Away/Toward | Reptile |
| The Wall | Original |
Hints of a Unique Gimmick Suggest the Potential Vision Behind Floyd’s Moveset in Mortal Kombat 1
The Rainbow Motif Hints at a Central Theme
Floyd’s abilities, which range from ice to lightning, leave his elemental control somewhat ambiguous. However, his rainbow motif, a nod to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, suggests that his character may evolve to embody light manipulation. His signature move, The Wall, even though it appears to involve crystal magic, could easily extend to illustrating concepts of light reflection and refraction.
Continued Borrowing of Existing Moves May Shape Floyd’s Future Appearances
As a vibrant, light-controlling ninja in Mortal Kombat, Floyd might eventually receive a personalized set of moves. Yet, there’s also a possibility that his purpose is as a kaleidoscopic blend of his predecessors. His Kombat Kard background hints at his potential to channel the wide spectrum of MK ninjas, indicating that he could be the next iteration of Chameleon for the revamped series.
Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios is revolutionizing the iconic fighting franchise with a world reset following the dramatic conclusion of Mortal Kombat 11. Here, Liu Kang, the Fire God, has crafted a New Era aiming for peace in Earthrealm. This cinematic storyline reintroduces a legendary roster of warriors with new twists on their relationships, making you rethink everything you know about these classic Kombatants. Embrace new game modes, both offline and online, and master an enhanced fighting system with exhilarating Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers, and the most creatively brutal Fatalities yet.
