Mortal Kombat 1's development chief, Ed Boon, recently shared a sneak peek of the upcoming guest character T-1000 Terminator's Fatality on social media, alongside hints about future downloadable content (DLC). This reveal coincides with the release of another guest character, Conan the Barbarian, marking a significant milestone for the game as it has now sold over five million copies, up from the previously reported four million.
Boon's tweet included a short clip showcasing one of T-1000's Fatalities, which is sure to resonate with fans of Terminator 2. The Fatality features the T-1000 driving a smashed-up truck into his opponent, reminiscent of the iconic chase scene from the film where the T-1000 pursues Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator and Edward Furlong's John Connor.
The excitement doesn't stop there. Boon's accompanying comment, "With Conan getting into player’s hands, we are excited to keep trucking forward with future DLC!" has sparked speculation within the Mortal Kombat community. While this could be a reference to the upcoming T-1000 release, many fans are hopeful that it hints at additional DLC characters beyond the current set.
T-1000 Terminator is the final character to be added to Mortal Kombat 1 as part of the Khaos Reigns expansion, following other fighters such as Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian. Amidst questions about the game's sales success, fans have been curious about whether NetherRealm plans to introduce a third set of DLC characters or a Kombat Pack 3.
Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of NetherRealm, continues to show strong support for the Mortal Kombat franchise. In November, CEO David Zaslav stated that the company intends to focus on just four titles, with Mortal Kombat being one of them. Additionally, in September, Boon mentioned that NetherRealm had already decided on its next game three years prior but assured fans that they would continue to support Mortal Kombat 1 for a long time.
While many fans anticipate the release of a third game in NetherRealm's DC fighting game series, Injustice, neither NetherRealm nor Warner Bros. has confirmed this yet. The Injustice series began with Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013, followed by Injustice 2 in 2017. Instead of alternating between Mortal Kombat and Injustice as previously expected, NetherRealm released Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019 and then the soft reboot, Mortal Kombat 1, in 2023.
In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Boon discussed the decision to release another Mortal Kombat game instead of an Injustice title. He cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to a newer version of the Unreal game engine as key factors. Mortal Kombat 11 used Unreal Engine 3, while Mortal Kombat 1 runs on Unreal Engine 4. Boon emphasized the team's desire to ensure safety during the pandemic and their commitment to eventually returning to the Injustice series.
When asked directly about the future of the Injustice franchise, Boon reassured fans, saying, "Not at all," indicating that the door remains open for more Injustice games.
