On January 21st, Mortal Kombat 1 is set to welcome none other than Conan the Barbarian into its roster. As part of Kombat Pack 2, this iconic character will join forces with other notable figures like Ghostface from the Scream series and the highly anticipated T-1000 from Terminator 2. Players are buzzing with excitement about new content, but what’s really grabbing attention is something mysterious that has popped up in the game.
Recently, fans who got early access to Conan’s character noticed something intriguing during gameplay. Amidst the chaos of battle, they spotted the name ‘Floyd’ flashing in pink letters, accompanied by a unique guitar riff. This discovery has sparked a whirlwind of speculation, suggesting that this could be an Easter egg hinting at a hidden boss fight, possibly linked to comments made by Mortal Kombat’s co-creator, Ed Boon.
The new trailer showcasing Conan in action gave players a taste of what’s to come, revealing not only Conan’s impressive combat moves but also the character’s interactions and brutal Fatality executions. Just as with previous Mortal Kombat guest appearances, Conan has been brought to life with incredible detail, capturing every essence of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary role, though voice work was done by Chris Cox, a familiar voice from the Terminator’s appearance in Mortal Kombat 11.
While the prospect of battling as Conan is thrilling, it’s this ‘Floyd’ phenomenon that’s stirring excitement. A YouTuber known as Super, fortunate enough to try Conan before his official release, noticed something peculiar during a character mirror match. They reported seeing the term “Floyd” in vivid pink during Conan’s triumph animation. It’s left them puzzled, as they couldn’t trigger the event a second time. Adding to the intrigue, Twitter user thetiny noted the same occurrence, hinting that a specific in-game action might activate this mysterious pop-up.
Fans have pieced together a theory connecting this with Ed Boon’s past musings about introducing a ninja clad in pink, named Floyd, to the Mortal Kombat world. In 2023, thetiny also discovered remnants in the game’s source code that reference Floyd, further fueling the speculation about this enigmatic character’s potential appearance.
Floyd, it seems, could be a play on Pink Floyd, much like how the ninja Rain pays homage to Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Whether Floyd is set to materialize as a secret boss or a playable character remains a mystery. For now, Conan the Barbarian is gearing up to make his dramatic entrance on January 21st, ready to vanquish foes in true barbaric style.
Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 1 continues to attract players with its captivating new storylines, innovative game modes, and refined battling mechanics, reinstating its status as a beloved cornerstone of the fighting game genre.
