While controversy stirs on whether developer NeatherRealm has pulled punches when it comes to revealing costume designs,Mortal Kombatcosplayers aren’t letting that hinder their work. Specifically, cosplayer Okkido Cosplay is repping fan favorite femme fatale Kitana, complete with fans with some embedded blades. And boy does she kill it.
While her cosplay of Kitana isn’t necessarily new, it got swept into the forefront thanks to the recent release ofMortal Kombat 11.With the game back in the media again, Okkido is looking to capture that hype by trying to place Kitana in some brand new settings:
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More than anything, the attention to detail in this cosplay is mesmerizing – simply look at the accent pieces in a nice side-by-side comparison:
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Obviously this isn’t the modernMortal Kombat 11version of Kitana… but there’s nothing wrong with some throwback costumes, especially when they are executed so well. However, if you were interested in seeing what the modern version of Kitana looks like, go ahead and check outher character reveal trailer below:
Obviously, this is not Okkido’s only game to work on – she’s also done a few different projects showing fan favorite characters from theBorderlandsseries. Namely, Mad Moxxi:
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So far,Mortal Kombat 11is one of the best games of 2019 coming in ata stunning 9.0 out of 10 in our review; though that isn’t to say everything is perfect. The launch has been partially marred by accusations of “severe crunch” in development and predatory microtransactions whichdeveloper NeatherRealm has addressed. Though if you are new to the franchise or the competitive scene, we havea quick walkthroughto get you off on the right foot.
Mortal Kombat 11is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. If you haven’t picked the game up yet, it’s currently ondiscount over at Amazon. Meanwhile, go and support Okkido Cosplay by followingher Instagramandofficial Facebook pagefor gaming and gothic cosplay.
