Ed Boon, the chief developer of Mortal Kombat 1, has sparked excitement within the gaming community by sharing a sneak peek of the T-1000 Terminator's Fatality on social media, while also hinting at "future DLC." This comes on the heels of the release of guest character Conan the Barbarian, which Boon announced has helped push Mortal Kombat 1's sales past the five million mark, an increase from the previously reported four million.
The shared clip of the T-1000's Fatality showcases a dramatic scene where the character drives a smashed truck into an opponent, reminiscent of the iconic chase scene from Terminator 2. This thrilling reveal has certainly caught the attention of fans and has them eagerly anticipating the character's full integration into the game.
Boon's tweet, accompanied by the Fatality clip, included a tease about "keeping trucking forward with future DLC," which has fueled speculation about additional content beyond the current Khaos Reigns expansion. The T-1000 is the final character set to be added to this expansion, following other notable fighters such as Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian.
Amidst questions about the future of Mortal Kombat 1 and the potential for a third set of DLC characters or a Kombat Pack 3, Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Mortal Kombat franchise. In November, CEO David Zaslav stated that the company plans to focus on just four titles, with Mortal Kombat being one of them.
In a September statement, Boon himself mentioned that NetherRealm had already chosen its next game project three years ago but assured continued support for Mortal Kombat 1. While many speculate that NetherRealm might return to its DC fighting game series, Injustice, neither the studio nor Warner Bros. has confirmed this. The Injustice series, which started with Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013 and continued with Injustice 2 in 2017, was expected to alternate with Mortal Kombat releases. However, the studio chose to release Mortal Kombat 1, a soft reboot, in 2023 instead.
In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Boon discussed the decision to focus on Mortal Kombat 1, citing factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to a newer version of the Unreal game engine. Mortal Kombat 11 used Unreal Engine 3, while Mortal Kombat 1 runs on Unreal Engine 4. Boon emphasized the studio'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 was clear: "Not at all," indicating that the door remains open for future Injustice games.
