Mortal Kombat 1: How To Get Jean Claude Van Damme – Two Methods

Jean-Claude Van Damme has been an action movie mainstay since the 90s, and it’s about time that the Mortal Kombat franchise included the celebrity martial artist. It’s no secret that the character of Johnny Cage was directly inspired by the Belgian actor. Therefore, it was high time he was featured as the skin for the fan-favorite Kombatant. If you’re eager to play as Jean Claude Van Damme, read on to find out how you can get the skin for yourself in Mortal Kombat 1.

Unlocking Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1

To get your hands on the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin in Mortal Komat 1, you would have to either purchase the Premium Edition of the game or buy the Kombat Pack 1 separately. Let’s dissect each of the two methods to find which purchase decision would be the best for you.

Purchasing the Premium Edition

When it comes to value for money, we recommend you buy the Premium Edition of the game, as it comes pre-loaded with the Kombat Pack containing the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage. The premium edition of MK1 should also net you the following:

1. Six new playable characters (Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, Homelander, Takeda)
2. Five new Kameo characters (Tremor, Mavado, Johnny Cage, Ferra, Khameleon)
3. 1-week early access to DLC characters (in 2024 upon release)
4. 1250 Dragon Krystals (in-game currency)

The Dragon Krystals can come in handy since they let you buy various items such as palettes, gear, and Fatality Tokens in MK1. Without the Premium Edition of MK1, you would have to buy Dragon Krystals with real money from the MK online store – and they aren’t cheap.

Buying Kombat Pack 1

If you already have the Standard Edition of MK1, buying the Kombat Pack 1 DLC package can also give you access to the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin. Apart from the skin, the Kombat Pack 1 also contains the following content:

• Six new playable characters (Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda)
• Five new Kameo characters (Tremor, Mavado, Johnny Cage, Ferra, Khameleon)

However, the DLC won’t be out before 2024, so if you’re looking to get your hands on Jean-Claude Van Damme this instant, purchasing the Premium Edition of the game is the only way to go. 

Can You Upgrade From Standard Edition to Premium Edition MK1?

If you’ve already purchased the Standard Edition of MK1 and want to upgrade to the Premium Edition of the game to get your hands on all the new Kameos, unfortunately, the upgrade isn’t possible. You either have to buy the Premium Edition of the game or wait till the Kombat Pack 1 finally releases around some time in the spring of 2024. 

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