This week, Mortal Kombat 1 rolled out a major update that not only introduced Conan the Barbarian to the fray but also brought an unannounced and delightfully unexpected addition: a pink-clad ninja named Floyd. While it might sound like a playful jest, Floyd is indeed a legitimate secret fighter within the game.
Floyd serves as a walking homage to the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, drawing inspiration from the cover of their seminal album, "The Dark Side of the Moon," which famously depicts the dispersion of light into a spectrum of colors. In terms of gameplay, Floyd is a versatile character, borrowing moves from other ninjas. He can freeze opponents like Sub-Zero or deploy spears akin to Scorpion. Adding to his unique charm, Floyd boasts an impressive 1337 health points, a nod to the internet slang for "elite."
For long-time fans of the franchise, Floyd's introduction may evoke a sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of the original Mortal Kombat's secret fighter, Reptile. Like Floyd, Reptile was a challenging opponent whose move set was a compilation of other ninjas' abilities.
Currently, the Mortal Kombat community is actively working to uncover the method to trigger an encounter with Floyd, as his appearances seem to be somewhat random. However, Floyd drops hints about the challenges players must complete to face him, though a definitive method has yet to be confirmed.
