The video game franchise Mortal Kombat has joined the ranks of inclusive gaming by introducing its first gay character. 

In the latest installment, Mortal Kombat X, players have the option to play as Kung Jin, a “former thief turned Shaolin monk” who hints at his sexuality in the game when approaching the idea of becoming a monk. One of the directors on the production team later confirmed that speculation. Here’s that scene:

Here’s a little more from the Huffington Post on LGBT themes popping up in the gaming world recently:

LGBT representation within the gaming world has continued to increase over the past several years alongside mainstream LGBT visibility. In July 2014, a game called“Fragments of Him” explored queer love and loss following the death of one man’s partner. There is also an annual convention for LGBT gamers called GX3, with the next meet-up slated for December 2015.

This is all very exciting! Any Mortal Kombat fans out there? Thoughts?