Warner Bros. Games has unveiled Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition - touted as the most comprehensive version yet of the brutal fighting franchise. However, the launch has left many fans worried this signals the studio's shift away from supporting MK1 with fresh DLC fighters or major updates.
The Complete Package Arrives
This Definitive Edition bundles the base game with all previous add-ons including the Khaos Reigns story expansion and both Kombat Packs. New cosmetic additions include cinematic-inspired outfits for Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion, and Shao Kahn, plus movie-themed skins for Sub-Zero and Liu Kang.
For dedicated players, this release carries an air of finality. While Warner Bros. frequently issues definitive editions for NetherRealm titles, the timing - coupled with no Kombat Pack 3 announcements - suggests March 2025's T-1000 Terminator DLC might mark MK1's last major update.
"We were promised extended support, but got abandoned faster than Leatherface's victims," lamented one fan on Reddit, comparing MK1's lifespan unfavorably to another WB horror title.
A Shortened Roadmap?
The situation echoes Mortal Kombat 11's abrupt content cutoff after two years. Many had hoped MK1 would break this pattern following Ed Boon's September 2024 assurance that NetherRealm remained "fully committed" to long-term support.
January's surprise Floyd ninja fight briefly reignited community excitement, but overall MK1 hasn't resonated like its predecessors. With 5 million copies sold, it trails MK11's 15 million - possibly explaining Warner Bros.' tempered enthusiasm.
What's Next for NetherRealm?
While Warner Bros. still lists Mortal Kombat among its four core franchises, speculation swirls about NetherRealm's next project. The studio historically alternates between Mortal Kombat and DC's Injustice series, though COVID disruptions and engine upgrades reportedly influenced their decision to revisit MK so soon.
Boon maintains Injustice isn't abandoned, telling IGN: "We'll get back to those games." But for now, fans await official confirmation about what comes after MK1's apparent sunsetting.
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