NetherRealm Studios have released a story vignette, focusing on the next incoming DLC kombatant, the blind, telekinetic swordsman; Kenshi via gaming website - 1up.

"Kenshi, a proud swordsman was promised the legendary Sento sword by a strange old man who was actually Shang Tsung in disguise. When he took the sword, kenshi also released ancient warrior spirits that were all consumed by Shang Tsung,
He was then left to die in the dark, blind; but alive. Kenshi was then guided out of the tomb by the mystical sword. Led by his senses and fuelled by revenge, Kenshi believes in an eye for an eye..."

"For years the swordsman Kenshi traveled the world in search of worthy opponents. When a mysterious elderly man named Song offered to show him the location of Sento, an ancient sword worthy of his abilities, Kenshi succumbed to pride. He followed Song to a tomb wherein lay the Well of Souls. When Kenshi retrieved the sword, spirits of ancient warriors spewed forth, blinding him. Song then revealed himself to be Shang Tsung. He consumed the souls, leaving Kenshi in the dark labyrinth to die. But Sento called to Kenshi. It led him out of the tomb and revealed his lost heritage as a descendant of the warriors who had been buried there. Kenshi vowed to slay Shang Tsung and free the souls of his ancestors..."

Kenshi is released Tuesday July 5th on Xbox Live and Playstation Network for 400 Microsoft Points and $4.99 respectively. Hhe is also one fourth of the Season Pass which is available now!

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