Let's be honest: Mortal Kombat 1's popularity is waning. Season 3 content appears cancelled due to underwhelming sales, and the recently released Pro Kompetition trailer, showcasing the game's esports circuit, is underwhelming at best.
The 2025 Pro Kompetition boasts a total prize pool of $255,000. This is a relatively small sum, even by fighting game community (FGC) standards. Previously, many top players voiced concerns about insufficient prize money, highlighting the unsustainable nature of international travel for potentially meager earnings.
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This year's competition will likely feature two distinct player pools: one competing in North American tournaments, the other in Europe, with their paths converging only at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament.
While excitement and hype attempts are evident, the reality behind the celebratory atmosphere and the teased in-game T-1000 image paints a concerning picture for the game's future.
