Chuckling in the face of uncertainty, it seems NetherRealm’s future plans for Mortal Kombat 1 might be getting quite the shake-up. Whispered rumors drifting through the gaming community hint that the studio has pressed pause on rolling out any more story expansions after the lukewarm reception of “Khaos Reigns.” This DLC, which launched earlier this year, attempted to hook players with a fresh twist in the Mortal Kombat universe, spinning tales of chaos instigated by an alternate Havok threatening the fabric of the multiverse as we know it.
“Khaos Reigns” wasn’t just about a gripping storyline; it also brought to life new versions of fan-favorite characters. Players were reintroduced to the likes of Noob Saibot, who, now a mind-altered henchman to Titan Havok, mirrors a darker Sub-Zero. Meanwhile, Sektor re-emerged as a Lin Kuei devotee bent on restoring Bi-Han, and Cyrax took a nobler path, aligning himself with Shirai Ryu after jumping ship from Lin Kuei due to clashing allegiances. Alongside these beloved characters, Kombat Pack 2 made room for famed guest fighters, with Ghostface from “Scream” already slicing his way onto the scene, soon to be accompanied by none other than Conan the Barbarian and the formidable T-1000 from “Terminator.”
Yet, in the mix of this excitement, the chatter by a well-positioned whistleblower suggests that the continued roll-out of new fighters and story lines is now up in the air. A Reddit user by the name _FateUnknown_ shared these insights on the r/Mortalkombatleaks forum, confirming the shelving of both a hypothetical Kombat Pack 3 and further narrative campaigns, presumably due to the lackluster sales figures for “Khaos Reigns.” However, hope flickers with hints about the possible release of a couple more Kameo Fighters, whose development was reportedly already underway before these plans started to unravel.
The heart of the matter seems to be pricing. Many from the Mortal Kombat community have voiced their concerns about the steep cost and pot-holed storyline of the latest downloadable content, claiming their wallets will stay zipped until a more palatable sale comes around. While these rumblings circulate, official word from NetherRealm remains awaited, leaving fans to speculate what lies beyond these DLC cuts.
Whether or not these rumors hold water, Mortal Kombat 1 still has a couple of big-name guest stars yet to debut—specifically Conan and T-1000. As the dust settles on these releases, the future direction of the series remains tantalizingly unclear. Could we be looking at Mortal Kombat’s next evolution or perhaps the long-teased Injustice 3 stepping into the spotlight? Until then, all eyes are on NetherRealm for the next chapter in this iconic fighting saga.
