Fans became enamoured with the work of artist Bernard Beneteau during production of Mortal Kombat X. His unofficial Ermac art captured the minds of fans [full story], "fan art" based on the character he helped design in 2011. Now, with Mortal Kombat X out, Beneteau is sharing work he did do for the game - production art for the highly sought after DLC Shokan: Goro!

Beneteau doesn't simply do justice to the series' original champion - he embellishes him! The art shows a faithful recreation of one of MK's icons, with updates that help the character live up to his legendary status and imbue him with a grander sense of culture. Concept art shows experimentation with Shokan tribal markings, as well as Shokan and personal artefacts -- including Liu Kang's sash - a trophy of battle!

Above all, Goro has an immediate sense of strength and presence. Characteristics vital to the fighter, but only achieved through subtleties of anatomy, scale and texture. His face is stern and proud. His arms many, but well proportioned with his chest and torso. A fine outing for one of the great kombatants! Goro is available now to those who pre-ordered, and to buy for $4.99 as DLC [trailer].

Visit Beneteau's Online Portfolio for more incredible artwork! Check out more Mortal Kombat X concepts for: Mileena, Kitana, Reptile, Ferra/Torr & The Kove! Register to discuss them all on the Mortal Kombat X forum!

Mortal Kombat X has already hosted its first Faction Invasion, ending in victory for the warriors of the Lin Kuei! It's time to start a recruitment drive and now Sub-Zero is looking to consolidate his win with YOU!

Will your heart grow cold as a member of the clan known as The Lin Kuei? You can enter the next battle using any playable character in the game, not just restricted to iconic member: Sub-Zero!

Register to share your allegiance in the Lin Kuei Faction Post on the forum! Show your true colors by selecting a clan avatar from the Icon Library in your User Settings! Recruit other fighters by liking & sharing links via @MK_Online & Facebook.

Mortal Kombat X has already hosted its first Faction Invasion, ending in victory for the warriors of the Lin Kuei! It's time to start a recruitment drive and now Kano & The Black Dragon Clan want YOU!

Will you do whatever it takes to win as a member of the criminal clan known as The Black Dragon? You can enter the battle using any playable character in the game, not just restricted to iconic members like: Kano or Tremor!

Register to share your allegiance in the Black Dragon Faction Post on the forum! Show your true colors by selecting a clan avatar from the Icon Library in your User Settings! Recruit other fighters by liking & sharing links via @MK_Online & Facebook.

As The Kombat Pack makes preparations to unleash its first downloadable guest fighter [Jason] -- many fans are asking questions about the non-playable characters already included in Mortal Kombat X.

Several series favourites appear in cameo & playable forms during the featured story mode, dangling completely rendered character models in front of a rabid fanbase. Fighters such as Rain, Baraka & Tanya can be battled in the mode, possessing simplified move lists devoid of the Character Variations that make Mortal Kombat X stand apart.

PC versions of Mortal Kombat X have opened the game up to greater scrutiny than ever before. Eurogamer reports one modder's efforts to make NPCs playable with a very simple alteration to existing fighter code. XVermillion explained his method on Reddit [below].

There are other files you can change to get stuff like Rain's name under the health Bar but the only files I modded are in the "Assets" folder I believe; there should be 2 associated with Rain (Rain_A.xxx and another one I can't remember but you can just search the folder for Rain).

Anyway, I backed up the files for Shinnok (the character I'm replacing) and renamed Rain's files to match those associated with Shinnok's 1st costume slot (CHAR_Shinnok_A.xxx and one other, the one that matches Rain's other one) and moved 'em to the folder and overwrote Shinnok's old files with the newly renamed Rain files.

What you see is just me playing in training mode with what the game thinks is Shinnok but is using Rain's model and moveset.

The accessibility of content and compatibility modes has led some fans and outlets to accuse the developers of creating a false premise of paid extra content - "on-disc DLC". A claim denied by Creative Director Ed Boon, who shared a sneak peak at DLC production, begun after the game had gone to press.

In an aggressive rebuttal, Boon tweeted to one claim, "Complete BS. We are literally working on DLC now. Next time do your homework Gaming Bolt." The story has since been updated to include an apology for the assumption.

When quizzed by a fan, Boon did acknowledge the potential adaptation of the characters into fully playable fighters, teasing a "Story Pack". Compatibility Pack v1.02 has already included a free Klassic Sub-Zero skin, as well as online compatibility for Kombat Pack Horror DLC.

"@LazyEyedJ @noobde So Ed are you secretly gonna patch in the NPC's from story to make them playable? EB: U mean like a "Story Pack" ?

— Ed Boon (@noobde) April 18, 2015

Would you like to see more Story Mode NPCs released as DLC? Register to share your thoughts on the Mortal Kombat X forum! Share this story & others via @MK_Online & Facebook.

Quan Chi is one of the faces of evil threatening the Earthrealm in Mortal Kombat X - and he's coming for your shelf next! Thanks to a preview from Pop Culture Shock Collectibles, we're eagerly anticipating the 1:4 scale statue to be revealed soon!

PCS released the teaser to celebrate the massive launch of Mortal Kombat X! Their line of high quality statues will begin reflecting the designs of the latest game, which are also coming to life as 6 inch action figures!

To date, Pop Culture Shock have brought many legendary fighters from the series to life in klassic and 2011 styles: Sub-Zero, Raiden, Scorpion, Goro, Liu Kang, Mileena, Kitana, Baraka, Smoke & more!

Register to discuss Pop Culture Shock's work on the Media & Merchandise forum! Spread the word by liking & sharing updates via @MK_Online & Facebook.