As the virtual drum rolls echo and whispers of leaks permeate through the fighting gaming community, Mortal Kombat enthusiasts are left biting their nails in anticipation.
These small murmurs have quickly grown into a crescendo, all because of a supposed revelation by bac736. After being one of the most consistent sources of Mortal Kombat 1 information, with timely scoops about Darrius, Sektor, and Cyrax, his recent hint about Shujinko being one of the last Kameo fighters has left everyone stunned.
Shujinko's name might not resonate with Mortal Kombat fans that weren't around for one of the franchise's so-so years but those who've stuck with the series thorough its more difficult periods are excited.
Shujinko, an adventurer hell-bent on stopping the menacing duo, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, first appeared in Mortal Kombat: Deception, which came out in 2004. At that time, the Earthrealm warriors had lost to the the Deadly Alliance. This resulted in the treacherous Dragon King Onaga prepping to regain his throne. With Liu Kang out of the picture and Raiden compromised, Midway sought a fresh face. Enter Shujinko, whose name intriguingly means "protagonist" in Japanese.
The intrigue around Shujinko isn't just limited to the game's story. Starting his journey with the less-than-heroic pairing of Quan Chi and Shang Tsung, this adventurer claimed responsibility for Onaga's resurrection while also being the only one capable of destroying him. However, despite being dubbed as "the next generation Liu Kang", his character was restricted to Konquest Mode. Over the years, he became a cult favorite, much like many of the 3D-era Mortal Kombat games.
