"MK1: Homelander and Omni-Man to Feature Unique Movesets"

In an insightful interview at Gamescom, Mortal Kombat co-founder Ed Boon shed light on the unique approaches being taken with Omni-Man and Homelander in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1. Addressing fan concerns about potential similarities between these two powerhouse characters, Boon emphasized that the development team at NetherRealm Studios is committed to ensuring that each character feels distinctly different in gameplay.

Ed Boon Confirms Homelander and Omni-Man Will Play Differently

During his conversation with IGN, Boon detailed how the MK1 developers are innovatively splitting the abilities of Homelander and Omni-Man. The goal is to create an experience where players feel they are controlling two very different heroes. Boon highlighted the creative freedom they have been given, which allows them to explore a wide range of ideas for these characters. However, he firmly stated their intention to avoid overlap in abilities, such as both characters having heat vision, which could lead to them feeling too similar.

Boon also touched on how the team is drawing inspiration directly from the characters' actions in their respective shows to craft their Fatalities. This approach not only ensures unique gameplay mechanics but also resonates with fans familiar with the source material. He reassured fans by saying, "They’re definitely going to play differently. The main attacks are going to really differentiate them, but we’re definitely aware of the assumption that some people were making on, ‘Oh, they’re just going to be the same characters.'"