"Mortal Kombat" Adds First Gay Character
The makers of Mortal Kombat has struck a body blow for diversity by adding a gay character to Mortal Kombat X, the next version of the legendary fighting game.
The character, Kung Jin, is a thief-turned-monk who is also a member of a Special Forces Unit and an expert archer. In a series of flashback sequences, though, players learn Kung is a closeted gay man.
In Chapter 4, when Raiden tells him to joint the Shaolin monks, Kung replies, "I can't... They won't accept..."
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Raiden replies, "They care only of what is in your heart, not whom your heart desires."
The game's cinematic director, Dominic Cianciolo, confirmed the character's sexuality in a tweet, writing. "I see people are picking up on the subtle exposition contained in Kung Jin's flashback—Glad we have observant fans!"
Released this week, Mortal Kombat X is just the latest in a growing number of games that are including LGBT characters, relationships and story lines—Mass Effect and Final Fantasy, for example, have both added same-sex marriage options to new releases.
h/t: Gay Star News
