Summary
NetherRealm Studios confirmed that there will be no additional DLC characters or story chapters forMortal Kombat 1going forward. Although the studio will continue to supportMortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios is shifting its focus onto the next project.
Thus far,Mortal Kombat 1has enjoyed nearly a year and a half of post-launch support following the game’s release on June 01, 2025. However, reports of internal issues and uncertainty regarding Warner Bros' gaming division broughtMortal Kombat 1’ssupport going into the immediate future. Speculation among fans about a potentialInjustice 3also brought topics of discussion about the future ofMortal Kombat 1, and whenMortal Kombat 1Definitive Editionwas announced and released, speculation ramped up even further regarding a potential end of support for NetherRealm Studios' latest game. The community called on NetherRealm Studios to address the state of Mortal Kombat 1, and the developers answered with some much-needed clarification, despite it being disappointing news for fans.
The official Twitter account for NetherRealm Studios acknowledged theMortal Kombat 1community’s requests for continued game support, but the developers will not be releasing any more DLC characters or story chapters going forward. Instead, the studio will continue to support the game through balance adjustments and bug fixes through free updates. The developers at NetherRealm Studios also noted that they need to “shift focus to the next project in order to make it as great as we possibly can.” However, it’s unclear whether the new game will bea continuation of NetherRealm Studios’Mortal KombatorInjusticefranchises.
Mortal Kombat 1 Will No Longer Receive New DLC Content, Characters or Story Chapters
It’s clear from the community’s overall response thatmanyMortal Kombat 1players wanted NetherRealm Studios to support the gamewith more DLC releases. Some fans are disappointed with the lack of communication and transparency throughout 2025 so far, while others want NetherRealm Studios to learn fromMortal Kombat 1and the areas where the game fell short. Although many fans are frustrated and saddened thatMortal Kombat 1will not receive “years and years” of content, some are also relieved that NetherRealm Studios addressed the community to confirm development of their next game.
Althoughfans aren’t happy aboutMortal Kombat 1Definitive Edition, new players can get what’s essentially a complete version of the game with paid DLC, including the Khaos Reigns expansion, and other post-launch content in one convenient package. What’s more, the collection includesMortal KombatMovie Skins for Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero at no additional cost.
