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Warner Bros. Games has officially launched Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, which it proudly labels "the most comprehensive version" of the iconic and brutal fighting game. However, the release of this edition has raised concerns among fans that NetherRealm may have shifted focus away from the title, potentially signaling the end of future DLC characters or major content updates.
The Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition bundles the core game with all previously released downloadable content, including the Khaos Reigns story expansion, Kombat Pack 1, and Kombat Pack 2. Additionally, the update introduces new character skins for Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion, and Shao Khan—reportedly inspired by the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 film. It also features the Mortal Kombat (2021) movie skin for Sub-Zero and a tournament-themed outfit for Liu Kang.
For many players, the arrival of the Definitive Edition feels like a full stop at the end of Mortal Kombat 1's lifecycle. While Warner Bros. frequently releases definitive or ultimate editions of its games, this time around, there's a strong sense of finality. With no official word on a potential Kombat Pack 3 or other significant additions, many believe that the March 2025 release of the T-1000 guest character will mark the last piece of content for the game.
This perceived lack of long-term support has left some fans disappointed, especially given earlier assurances from the development team. In September 2024, NetherRealm co-founder Ed Boon tweeted that the studio was “still fully committed to supporting Mortal Kombat 1 for a long time to come.” Yet now, with the Definitive Edition out and no roadmap for future updates, skepticism is growing.
"The game is done, it’s their way of saying ‘Goodbye! Come back the next year or two for another overly priced game bloated with guest characters!’" commented one frustrated Reddit user.
“MK1 officially has a shorter content lifespan than the f***ing Texas Chainsaw Massacre game lmao,” added another.
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This isn't the first time fans have faced such a scenario. In July 2021, NetherRealm announced it had begun work on its next project—effectively ending further DLC support for Mortal Kombat 11. That announcement came two years and three months after the game’s initial launch. To date, no similar statement has been made regarding Mortal Kombat 1, but the silence speaks volumes.
Despite these concerns, Mortal Kombat 1 saw a brief revival in January when developer Ed Boon finally delivered on a long-running tease: a secret fight featuring Floyd, the pink ninja. This community-driven event briefly reinvigorated interest in the game, offering a rare moment of excitement amid an otherwise underwhelming post-launch period for many longtime fans.
The T-1000 Terminator marks the final DLC fighter introduced to the roster via the Khaos Reigns expansion. He follows earlier additions such as Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian. Fans are still hoping for confirmation of a third wave of DLC characters or a Kombat Pack 3, particularly in light of ongoing speculation about the game’s commercial performance.
Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery has expressed continued confidence in the franchise. During a November earnings call, CEO David Zaslav stated that the company intends to concentrate on just four flagship titles—one of which is Mortal Kombat.
Good job guys
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While no official announcements have been made, many within the fan community expect the eventual return of the Injustice series. The first entry, Injustice: Gods Among Us, launched in 2013, followed by Injustice 2 in 2017. NetherRealm released Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019, and for a time, it seemed the studio would alternate between Mortal Kombat and Injustice titles. However, instead of moving to Injustice 3, the team opted to reboot the Mortal Kombat series with Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023.
In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Ed Boon offered some insight into the decision. “There were a number of factors, some of which I can talk about, some of which I probably shouldn't,” he said.
Among the reasons he shared were the impact of the global pandemic and the studio’s transition to Unreal Engine 4 (a significant upgrade from the Unreal Engine 3 used in Mortal Kombat 11).
“We did go to a new graphics engine, Unreal,” Boon explained. “We really wanted to be careful with COVID and all that stuff and everybody staying safe. So there were a bunch of variables involved that eventually we realized, 'Okay, let's do another Mortal Kombat game and hopefully we'll get back to the Injustice games.'”
When asked directly whether Injustice was completely off the table, Boon was clear:
"Not at all."
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Mortal Kombat 1 has sold 5 million copies globally, bringing the overall franchise sales total to 100 million units. For context, Mortal Kombat 11 became the best-selling entry in the series, surpassing Mortal Kombat X’s nearly 11 million units sold worldwide and reaching over 15 million copies by 2022. By comparison, Mortal Kombat 1 appears to have underperformed relative to its predecessors.
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