Conan the Barbarian is set to make a grand entrance into Mortal Kombat 1 on January 21. Eager players have spotted an intriguing Easter egg involving the name ‘Floyd,’ which appears in bright pink letters alongside a notable guitar riff. Speculation is rife about whether this might suggest a hidden Floyd boss fight, drawing from previous comments by Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon.
As Mortal Kombat 1 continues to surprise fans with its DLC additions, Conan the Barbarian stands out as an eagerly anticipated character. Joining the ranks of Kombat Pack 2’s special guests, he’ll fight alongside characters like Ghostface from the Scream series and the anticipated T-1000 from Terminator 2. Last week’s trailer showcased Conan’s gameplay, featuring his iconic attacks and brutal Fatality moves, staying true to his original cinematic portrayal. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s likeness is captured perfectly, with Chris Cox returning as the voice actor, much like he did for Terminator in Mortal Kombat 11.
Intriguingly, Conan’s trailer also hinted at a curious Easter egg. YouTuber Super, who previewed Conan’s character, observed something unusual during a match: the sudden appearance of the name “Floyd” along with a unique guitar sequence. The apparent Easter egg spurred debates among fans about its significance, especially after it was also noted by Twitter user thetiny, who suggested a specific action prompted the Floyd pop-up. There seems to be a lingering connection to Ed Boon’s past musings about introducing a pink-clad ninja named Floyd. Adding to the mystery, thetiny previously discovered references to Floyd in Mortal Kombat 1’s source code, amplifying theories regarding this potential character.
Floyd, seemingly inspired by the legendary band Pink Floyd, could parallel Mortal Kombat’s familiarity with musical nods; for instance, the character Rain pays homage to the song “Purple Rain” by Prince. If the theories prove true, Floyd might make his enigmatic debut as a hidden boss, but whether players get to wield this enigmatic warrior remains a mystery. Until then, enthusiasts can look forward to Conan the Barbarian dominating the arena when he officially arrives on January 21.
