Cyrax MK1: Gameplay and story revealed

Excitedly diving back into the world of Mortal Kombat after a brief mid-season hiatus, I’ve got some thrilling updates about fresh characters joining our roster! Leading the gameplay unveiling is none other than Cyrax, and a new trailer gives us an immersive glimpse into playing her. Everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1’s original Cyrax can be found here.

Mortal Kombat 1 Cyrax trailer

Ed Boon, a key figure behind the creation of Mortal Kombat, shared a teaser for MK1’s Cyrax on his social media platform. Here are some intriguing aspects we gleaned from this brief update. In combat, Cyrax employs adhesive bombs, tracking devices, and pop-up explosives. He also harms opponents with spinning blades and immobilizes them using nets. The MK1 Cyrax trailer offers a comprehensive look at these abilities and much more.

The Cyrax MK1 trailer offers a peek into the character’s narrative too. Initially, she flees from an unidentified adversary who fires rockets at her. Later on, Cyrax engages in a discussion about sabotaging a wedding with Sub-Zero and actively participates in this operation.

In that thrilling trailer, I couldn’t help but notice just how swiftly Cyrax moves, showcasing her lightning speed from Mortal Kombat 1. Her arsenal of dangerous bombs and net traps made my heart race! With Sub-Zero by her side as a team, they could be an unstoppable duo in the game. I can hardly wait to join them on the battlefield!

Towards the conclusion of the Mortal Kombat video, we witness Cyrax’s Fatality move. In this move, she leaps onto Johnny Cage’s head, spins it around until it detaches, then slams the detached head onto his body and finally onto the ground below.

Who is Cyrax?

1. This figure hails from the Lin Kuei organization, serving as an assassin. After being transformed into a cybernetic organism, Cyrax received significant enhancements for combat.

In different installments of Mortal Kombat, the character Cyrax’s role fluctuates. Initially, he may appear as an adversary, but it is important to note that he was manipulated by external forces. Later on, we witness Cyrax as a supportive ally in the series.

In a notable change, the narrative of MK1 will undergo a substantial shift. The character of Cyrax has been reimagined as female, and future updates promise to delve deeper into her backstory.

When does Cyrax join Mortal Kombat 1?

The release date for Cyrax in MK1 is September 24, 2024. 

The character is part of Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2, which also includes:

You can buy MK1 Cyrax separately if you are not interested in the rest.