After nearly a year and a half of post-launch support, NetherRealm Studios has officially confirmed that there will be no additional DLC characters or story chapters for Mortal Kombat 1. While the game will continue to receive balance adjustments and bug fixes, the era of major content updates has officially come to a close.
❌ No More Content Expansions
Released on September 19, 2023, Mortal Kombat 1 launched with high expectations and was supported with character DLCs and seasonal content. However, the speculation surrounding its long-term future has now been put to rest. In an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), NetherRealm Studios acknowledged fan concerns but confirmed the end of new downloadable content.
“We’re shifting our focus to the next project in order to make it as great as we possibly can,” the developers stated.
📉 Internal Struggles and Industry Uncertainty
The announcement comes amid reports of internal studio challenges and wider uncertainty regarding Warner Bros’ gaming division, which sparked concerns about Mortal Kombat 1‘s future. The release of a Definitive Edition of the game further intensified rumors that the title was nearing the end of its content cycle.
🔄 Continued Support (But Limited)
While this may be disappointing for fans hoping for more fighters or narrative expansion, NetherRealm confirmed that Mortal Kombat 1 will still receive free updates to address bugs and rebalance gameplay mechanics. However, there are no plans for new characters or storylines.
❓ What’s Next: Injustice 3 or Mortal Kombat 12?
With NetherRealm shifting its attention to a new project, speculation is rampant about whether the next game will be a continuation of the Mortal Kombat franchise or a long-awaited Injustice 3. As of now, the studio has not confirmed the direction of this upcoming title.
🗣️ Community Reactions
Reactions have been mixed. While many fans appreciated the transparency, others expressed disappointment that Mortal Kombat 1 will not be expanding further. On Reddit and Twitter, players called for at least one more story chapter or additional characters to conclude the game’s timeline reboot more satisfyingly.
While Mortal Kombat 1 won’t be seeing any new fighters or story arcs, the game remains a polished entry in the legendary franchise. Fans will have to wait and see what NetherRealm Studios delivers next—but for now, the chapter of MK1 is drawing to a close.