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

Mortal Kombat co-founder Ed Boon has shed light on how Mortal Kombat 1 will ensure that Omni-Man and Homelander offer unique gameplay experiences. During an interview at Gamescom, Boon addressed the concerns of fans regarding the potential similarity in combat styles between these two iconic characters. He emphasized that the development team at NetherRealm Studios is committed to creating distinct move sets for each hero, ensuring that players feel as though they are controlling two very different characters.

Ed Boon Confirms Homelander and Omni-Man Will Play Differently

In the interview with IGN, Boon explained that the creative freedom given to the team allows them to explore various ideas for the characters. However, they are careful to avoid duplicating abilities, particularly those reminiscent of Superman. Boon stated, "Obviously, we could do anything with the characters, but I don’t think we’re going to have both Homelander and Omni-Man have heat vision or something like that."

Boon also highlighted how the team drew inspiration from the actions of Homelander and Omni-Man in their respective shows to craft their Fatalities. He assured fans that the primary attacks of these characters will significantly differentiate them, addressing the assumption that they might be too similar. "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,'" Boon added.