I tweeted about this on launch day, but it has been confirmed that “Mortal Kombat X” has introduced the first gay character into the long-running fighting game series.
While playing the story mode in the game, there is a scene between Raiden and Kung Jin where Raiden tries to convince him to join the Shaolin monks for training. Jin initially refuses because, “I can’t … they won’t accept …”
Raiden responds, “They care only of what is in your heart, not whom you desire.”
Many gamers guessed it was in regards to Kung Jin’s sexuality, but it was made clear today via Dominic Ciancialo, the game’s cinematic director who said on Twitter:
Dominic Cianciolo @domcianciolo@bcharred I see people are picking up on the subtle exposition contained in Kung Jin’s flashback. Glad we have observant fans!
So yes, Kung Jin was referring to his being gay in that interaction.
Refreshingly, this took place in passing much as it does for many gay people when they choose to come out and explain who they are.
As we originally reported, “Star Wars” recently included their first LGBT character as well, so it’s great to see that this same spirit of diversity is continuing through all forms of media. Characters come out, and the stories surrounding and involving them go on with barely a notice of their sexuality.
As it should be.
Source: Out.com