This week's Mortal Kombat 1 update brought a surprise addition alongside the highly anticipated Conan the Barbarian: a pink-clad ninja named Floyd! While initially seeming like a joke, Floyd is a legitimate, albeit secret, fighter.
The character is a clear nod to the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, his design referencing the band's Dark Side of the Moon album cover, which famously depicts the prism-like dispersion of light. Interestingly, Floyd's moveset is a compilation of techniques borrowed from other ninjas in the game, incorporating Sub-Zero's freeze abilities and Scorpion's spear attacks. Adding to the quirky homage, Floyd boasts a health pool of 1337 points—a classic gamer reference.
Veteran Mortal Kombat players will recognize a familiar pattern. This secret character release echoes the introduction of Reptile in the original Mortal Kombat, another hidden fighter whose moveset was a blend of other ninjas' techniques. Reptile's inclusion proved challenging, and Floyd seems to follow a similar vein of difficulty.
Currently, unlocking Floyd remains a mystery. While community efforts are underway to uncover the precise conditions for encountering this pink-suited fighter, Floyd appears to offer clues within the game about the necessary challenges. However, a definitive method remains unconfirmed.
