Mortal Kombat 1's Ed Boon Hints at Future DLC Following T-1000's Release
Ed Boon, the creative director behind Mortal Kombat 1, recently shared a sneak peek of the upcoming T-1000 Terminator's Fatality on social media, simultaneously teasing future downloadable content (DLC). This announcement coincided with the release of the Conan the Barbarian guest character and the revelation that Mortal Kombat 1 has surpassed five million copies sold.
Boon showcased a brief clip of the T-1000's Fatality, a nod to the iconic truck chase scene from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The T-1000 is the final DLC character in the Khaos Reigns expansion, following the addition of Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan.
The tweet accompanying the video, stating, "With Conan getting into player’s hands, we are excited to keep trucking forward with future DLC!", sparked speculation within the Mortal Kombat community. While the phrase might simply refer to the T-1000's imminent release, many fans interpret it as a hint towards additional DLC characters beyond the current expansion.
The question of a potential third DLC pack or "Kombat Pack 3" has been a recurring topic among fans, fueled by the game's sales success and Warner Bros. Discovery's continued investment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed the company's intention to prioritize only four game titles, with Mortal Kombat being one of them.
Adding to the intrigue, Boon previously stated that NetherRealm Studios had already decided on its next project three years prior, while pledging long-term support for Mortal Kombat 1. Many anticipate this next project to be a third installment in the Injustice fighting game series, although this remains unconfirmed.
Boon previously addressed the decision to release another Mortal Kombat game instead of Injustice, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to a newer Unreal Engine (Unreal Engine 4 for Mortal Kombat 1, compared to Unreal Engine 3 for Mortal Kombat 11) as contributing factors. He explicitly confirmed that the Injustice franchise is not abandoned.
The T-1000's arrival and Boon's cryptic message leave fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds for Mortal Kombat 1 and the possibility of further DLC expansions.
