Mortal Kombat 1 added a secret fighter with a reference to a legendary rock band

This week's Mortal Kombat 1 update brought a surprising addition to the roster: Conan the Barbarian. But the truly unexpected newcomer is a secret fighter – a pink-clad ninja named Floyd! While seemingly a joke, Floyd is a legitimate playable character.

His design is a clear nod to Pink Floyd, referencing the iconic prism and light dispersion from the Dark Side of the Moon album cover. Interestingly, Floyd's moveset is a compilation of techniques borrowed from other ninjas in the game, incorporating Sub-Zero's freezing abilities and Scorpion's spear attacks. Adding to the fun, he boasts a quirky 1337 health points.

This secret fighter echoes the franchise's history, reminiscent of Reptile, the hidden character in the original Mortal Kombat game. Like Reptile, Floyd presents a challenging fight with a moveset built from existing ninja characters.

Unlocking Floyd currently appears to be random, though the character offers clues regarding required challenges. The community is actively working to decipher the exact method for triggering this encounter, but a definitive solution remains elusive.