Ermac

Ermac
Mortal Kombat character
Ermac in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)
First appearanceUltimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)[1]
Created byEd Boon
John Tobias
Designed byJohn Tobias (UMK3)[2]
Steve Beran (MKD)[3]
Cy Mandua (MK2011)[4]
Justin Murray (MKX)[5]
Portrayed byJohn Medlen (film)[6]
Kim Do Nguyen (web series)[7]
Voiced byMichael McConnohie (MK2011)[8]
Jamieson Price (2015-present)[9]
Motion captureJohn Turk (UMK3)[10]
In-universe information
SpeciesFusion of souls
OriginOutworld

Ermac is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Debuting as an unlockable character in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), he is an amalgam of the souls of deceased warriors and possesses telekinetic abilities.

The character originated from rumors alleging he appeared in the original 1992 game as a glitch, which were perpetuated by video game magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM). His name was derived from a diagnostics menu in the first game that displayed the text "error macro" as ERMACS. Although the rumors were false, growing interest led to him becoming an official playable character.

Ermac has additionally appeared in alternate series media including the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm and the web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy. He has received positive reception for his special abilities, character development, and Fatality finishing moves, while his origins are considered among the most memorable legends of video gaming.

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  5. ^ @justinsaneart (May 6, 2015). "Thank you @MK_Online for the feature! You're the best!! #Ermac concepts for #MortalKombatX" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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