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Warner Bros. Games has unveiled Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, calling it the "ultimate version" of the brutal fighting franchise. However, fans worry this release signals NetherRealm's shift away from further development, potentially ending hopes for additional DLC characters or major updates.
The Definitive Edition bundles the core game with all previously released content: the Khaos Reigns story expansion, Kombat Pack 1, and Kombat Pack 2.
New additions include film-inspired character skins for Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion, and Shao Khan referencing the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie, alongside Sub-Zero's Mortal Kombat (2021) cinematic skin and Liu Kang's tournament-themed outfit.
The Definitive Edition feels like Mortal Kombat 1's swan song. While Warner Bros. frequently releases complete editions of NetherRealm titles, this launch carries unusual closure. With no Kombat Pack 3 announcements, many believe the March 2025 T-1000 guest character will be the final addition.
This disappoints dedicated fans expecting longer support. Some recall NetherRealm creative director Ed Boon's September 2024 tweet affirming ongoing commitment to MK1, making the apparent cutoff particularly surprising.
"This edition means goodbye - come back in a year for another overpriced game stuffed with guest characters," vented one frustrated Reddit user.
"MK1's content lifespan couldn't even outlast Texas Chainsaw Massacre's game, hilarious," another commented.
NRS promises Multi year support> support ends after 2 years. every time
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History suggests this might be MK1's conclusion. NetherRealm announced MK11's DLC conclusion in July 2021 - two years and three months post-launch - when transitioning to MK1 development. No similar MK1 announcement has emerged yet.
January's surprise "Floyd" secret battle briefly revitalized interest, recalling Ed Boon's years-long tease about a pink ninja character. This community-driven moment proved a rare highlight amid general fan dissatisfaction.
T-1000 Terminator concludes MK1's DLC roster alongside Khaos Reigns fighters Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan. Persistent questions about sales performance linger regarding possible Kombat Pack 3 plans.
Warner Bros. Discovery maintains franchise confidence though. CEO David Zaslav recently confirmed Mortal Kombat as one of four core gaming franchises receiving increased investment.
Good job guys
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Many anticipate NetherRealm's next project will be Injustice 3, though unconfirmed. The studio traditionally alternated between Mortal Kombat (2019's MK11) and Injustice (2017's Injustice 2) before breaking pattern with MK1's 2023 reboot.
Boon offered limited explanation in a June 2023 IGN interview: "Multiple factors influenced this decision - some discussable, others not."
He cited COVID-19 challenges and upgrading from Unreal Engine 3 (MK11) to UE4 (MK1) as contributing factors: "We prioritized safety during the pandemic while mastering a new engine. This led us to another MK installment, though Injustice remains very much alive."
MK1's 5 million sales pale against franchise highs - the series recently passed 100 million lifetime sales, with MK11 surpassing 15 million copies by 2022. These figures suggest MK1 underperformed compared to previous franchise entries.
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