NetherRealm has confirmed there will be no more additional story chapters or characters “from this point on”.
In a statement posted to X/Twitter, the studio said that despite “hearing players’ requests for continued game support of Mortal Kombat 1”, “there will not be additional DLC characters or story chapters released”. It will, however, “continue to support Mortal Kombat 1 through balance adjustments and fixes”.
“We understand this will be disappointing for fans, but our team at NetherRealm needs to shift focus to the next project in order to make it as great as we possibly can,” the team added.
“It’s disappointing because there’s no thorough QoL, no online lobbies, & locked away skins….you truly gave us an unfinished $140 game,” replied one player. “An extreme low from WB/NRS. What changed over there???”
As for that “next project” NetherRealm refers to? Well, no-one’s entirely sure as it’s not been formally confirmed as yet, but that’s widely thought to be Injustice 3. Let’s watch this space.
Some fans aren’t surprised by the announcement, however. NetherRealm Studios released its surprise Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition on Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC earlier this month with minimal fanfare, bundling together the main game, its Khaos Reigns story expansion, Shang Tsung, two Kombat Packs featuring additional fighters and Kameo characters, some in-game currency, and a selection of skins. Animality finishing moves have also been added in a free update for all players.
“The arrival of the definitive edition meant it was over with the previous games, so… I guess that was it,” noted one poster on the Mortal Kombat subreddit at the time, a sentiment largely shared across the playerbase.
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition costs £55/$70 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, while Switch players can pick it up for $60. There’s also a £50/$60 Definitive Edition Upgrade ($50 on Switch) for Mortal Kombat 1 owners wanting to get everything in the new version without purchasing each bit of DLC separately.