Leaker Alleges Cancellation of Year 3 Plans for Mortal Kombat 1

In the world of gaming, whispers have been circulating about NetherRealm Studios possibly axing future downloadable content (DLC) for Mortal Kombat 1. The concern stems from reportedly lackluster sales of the Khaos Reigns expansion. However, fans might still see a new Kameo Fighter or two since the studio apparently had already started their development. Excitingly, it won’t be long before legendary characters Conan the Barbarian and the T-1000 from the Terminator movies make their grand entrance into the game.

As the chatter from a claimed insider suggests, NetherRealm seems to have pulled the plug on their anticipated story expansion and additional DLC fighters for Mortal Kombat 1. Earlier this year, they rolled out the Khaos Reigns story DLC which continued the gripping narrative of the base game. This expansion plunged players into chaos with an alternate Havok threatening the multiverse with anarchy.

Khaos Reigns carved out space for reimagined versions of well-loved Mortal Kombat figures like Noob Saibot, who becomes a mind-controlled servant to Titan Havok, Sektor as a devoted Lin Kuei clan member, and Cyrax who switches sides to align with Scorpion’s Shirai Ryu. Not to forget, the expansion also introduced compelling guest appearances in Kombat Pack 2, spotlighting Ghostface from Scream, with Conan the Barbarian and the T-1000 on the way.

Despite these thrilling additions, there’s a buzz, particularly from a Reddit user _FateUnknown_, claiming that we may not see Kombat Pack 3. Allegedly, NetherRealm had some plans on the drawing board for more story content and another pack, but they’ve reportedly decided against it. There’s still talk that a couple of Kameo Fighters might be on the horizon since work had already begun before these alleged plans were abandoned.

The speculation circles back to the supposedly underwhelming sales performance of Khaos Reigns. This has some users on Reddit suggesting sticker shock might be to blame, with comments hinting that they found the pricing to be a bit steep, along with some dissatisfaction with the storyline itself. Several folks admitted they’re holding out for a discount before diving in.

While these details are fed through unofficial channels and should be taken with a pinch of skepticism, it remains to be seen what the future holds. Mortal Kombat 1 still promises Conan and the T-1000 in Kombat Pack 2. Beyond that, the horizon is wide open for NetherRealm’s next move, whether it’s another Mortal Kombat instalment or perhaps an eagerly awaited Injustice 3.

In case you’re new to this adventure, Mortal Kombat 1 marks an intriguing reset in the franchise, brought to life by NetherRealm Studios. Set against a refreshed backdrop following Mortal Kombat 11’s explosive finale, players are reintroduced to familiar faces with fresh backstories. It’s a world brimming with rivalry, friendship, and a dynamic fighting system ready to test every fighter with bone-crushing Fatal Blows and jaw-dropping Fatalities.