Earlier this week, theMortal Kombat 11Kommunity Reveal event gave fans a closer look at NetherRealm Studios' upcoming fighting game, showing off a custom gear system and confirming a number ofnew and returning characters. While some individuals may still be churning through this officially disclosed information, reports suggest that yet another detail may have accidentally been revealed at the event.
Specifically, in a conversation with DualShockers, NetherRealm Studios Art Director Steve Beran made a statement that points to Reptile’s inclusion inMortal Kombat 11. If true, Reptile would be yet another returning character featured in the new fighting game, joining other series veterans like Baraka, Sonya Blade, Raiden, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero.
The reference to Reptile’s presence inMortal Kombat 11came during a discussion about the game’s new Towers of Time mode. In this mode, players will have access to a tag team feature, which will allow them to temporarily bring a secondary fighter into battle. This assistant combatant will be able to use some of their special abilities in service of the primary fighter, and Beran made direct reference to one such ability: Reptile’s Acid Ball.
Indeed this a somewhat subtle suggestion on Beran’s part, but being able to utilize one of Reptile’s moves in Towers of Time does, of course, indicate that players will have access to the Saurian inMortal Kombat 11. While this may not be particularly surprising news to many players, as Reptilehas been featuredin a majority of the previousMortal Kombattitles, some fans will certainly be excited to have him confirmed as returning for the new entry.
However, returning characters are not the only thing for players to be excited about, as a number of newcomers have been confirmed forMortal Kombat 11as well. Among these rookies isGeras, a fighter that can make use of sand traps, teleportation, and the ability to manipulate time.
Of course, the inclusion of Reptile has not been confirmed through official channels, but perhaps it will be, along with more of the roster, in the upcoming weeks. At the very least, players will have the final word on this matter whenMortal Kombat 11’sbeta goes liveon March 28.
Mortal Kombat 11releases July 11, 2025 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
