Rumors are swirling around the gaming community that NetherRealm might be pulling the plug on future DLC content for Mortal Kombat 1. This decision reportedly comes on the heels of disappointing sales figures for their latest story expansion, Khaos Reigns. Despite this, there’s chatter that the developers could still release a couple of Kameo Fighters since work on them was already underway. Expect familiar faces like Conan the Barbarian and the T-1000 from the Terminator series to join the fray soon.
Recently, whispers from an insider suggest that NetherRealm is shelving plans for an additional story expansion and a new wave of DLC fighters for Mortal Kombat 1. Earlier in the year, players got their hands on Khaos Reigns, a DLC that continued the game’s narrative where it left off. This time, the multiverse faces chaos as Havok, in an alternate form, threatens its balance. Introducing new iterations of beloved characters, the expansion brought us Noob Saibot as Sub-Zero’s twisted counterpart, Sektor as a loyal Lin Kuei striving to regain Bi-Han’s honor, and Cyrax as a noble warrior who ultimately allies with Scorpion’s rival, Shirai Ryu. Added to this mix are special guest star characters like Ghostface from the Scream franchise, with Conan and the T-1000 on the way.
It seems that after Kombat Pack 2, we might not see more additions to Mortal Kombat 1’s roster. A Reddit user known as _FateUnknown_ shared that not only has Kombat Pack 3 likely been cancelled, but a planned second story campaign has been scrapped as well. However, advances on a couple of Kameo Fighters were already in motion, possibly hinting at their future release.
NetherRealm’s decision to halt its DLC progression seems to be driven by the lackluster sales performance of Khaos Reigns. Many fans on Reddit have expressed their disappointment, pointing out issues like the expensive pricing of the previous DLCs and a plot that didn’t quite hit the mark. Some are holding out for a sale before they take the plunge.
Of course, all this remains speculative and originates from an unconfirmed source. Until NetherRealm provides official word, it’s unclear whether these rumors hold any weight. Even if this turns out to be accurate, fans can still look forward to the inclusion of Conan and the T-1000 in Kombat Pack 2. What lies beyond is anyone’s guess, but whether it’s another Mortal Kombat sequel or the long-anticipated Injustice 3, the gaming community is eager to see what NetherRealm has in store.
