Looking for how to unlock all characters and Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1? Unlike other fighting games like Street Fighter 6, Netherrealm Studios is keen to keep the olden days of fighting games alive with some unlockable fighters and Kameos. As part of our Mortal Kombat 1 Guide we're going to explain how to unlock unlock all Characters and Kameos.

How Do You Unlock All Characters and Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1?

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Thankfully only one playable character is locked (not counting Shang Tsung who is unlocked through purchasing the DLC), but you'll need to unlock five of the Kameo Fighters. Below you'll find out how to unlock all characters and Kameos.

Havik

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To unlock Havik, you need to complete Story Mode. The Story Mode consists of 15 Chapters and will take around 6-8 hours to complete on average. If you want to test out Havik in the meantime you can play as him in the game's Lessons mode.

Scorpion (Kameo)

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To unlock Scorpion as a Kameo fighter you'll need to play the game until your Account Level reaches level 5. We've found winning games online and Invasions mode to be the most efficient ways of levelling up your account levels. Scorpion is featured in his classic MK Trilogy look and can perform Fire Breath, Get Over Here, and Hell Blades, as well as the Toasty!!! Kameo Fatality.

Sub-Zero (Kameo)

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Much like Scorpion, Sub-Zero's Kameo is unlocked through increasing your Account Level. You'll need to keep playing until your Account Level reaches Level 10. Sub-Zero is also featured in his classic MK Trilogy look and can perform Arctic Armor, Kold Shoulder, and Iced Out, as well as the Spine Rip Kameo Fatality.

Kung Lao (Kameo)

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Kung Lao is unlocked as a Kameo Fighter by increasing your Account Level. Kung Lao will become available once your Account Level reaches Level 15. Kung Lao's look is inspired by his original design, and he can perform Away We Go, Buzz Saw, and Spin alongside the Klean Kut Kameo Fatality.

Shujinko (Kameo)

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The hero of Mortal Kombat Deception's Konquest mode returns as a Kameo Fighter in Mortal Kombat 1. He is unlocked by increasing your Account Level to Level 20. Shujinko appears in his old age variant from Konquest mode, and he can perform Passing Time, REALLY Passing Time, Peace Out, Apep Punch, Konquest Kick, Mimic, and Kopy Kat and the Five Point Strike Kameo Fatality

Shujinko is a unique Kameo as his Kameo meter is empty at the start of the match. You charge his bar up by using Passing Time, which then allows him to use his other abilities.

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Motaro (Kameo)

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Motaro is the final Kameo Fighter you'll unlock by increasing your Account Level to Level 25. Motaro's look is brought over from his appearance in Mortal Kombat 3. He can perform Centurian Warp, Reflect, Tail Shot, and Tail Turret as well as the Brain Blast Kameo Fatality

Did you find our guide covering how to unlock all characters and Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1 useful? Check out our Mortal Kombat 1 guide for more information.