Mortal Kombat 1's development chief, Ed Boon, recently took to social media to showcase a thrilling Fatality for the upcoming guest character, T-1000 Terminator, while teasing fans about "future DLC." This exciting reveal came as Boon celebrated the release of another guest character, Conan the Barbarian, and announced that Mortal Kombat 1 has surpassed five million copies sold, up from the previously reported four million.
In a short clip shared on Twitter, Boon demonstrated one of the T-1000's Fatalities, which is sure to resonate with fans of Terminator 2. The Fatality features the T-1000 driving a wrecked 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.
Boon's accompanying tweet, "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 it could refer to the T-1000's upcoming release, many fans are hopeful it hints at additional DLC characters beyond the current set.
T-1000 Terminator marks the final addition to the Khaos Reigns expansion, following the introduction of Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian. As fans eagerly await more information, questions persist about whether NetherRealm plans to introduce a third set of DLC characters or a Kombat Pack 3, especially in light of Mortal Kombat 1's sales success.
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, one of which is Mortal Kombat. This commitment is further reinforced by Boon's September statement, where he revealed that NetherRealm had chosen its next project three years ago but assured continued support for Mortal Kombat 1 "for a long time to come."
While many speculate that NetherRealm's next project could be a third installment in the Injustice series, neither the studio nor Warner Bros. has confirmed this. The Injustice franchise began with Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013, followed by Injustice 2 in 2017. After releasing Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019, it seemed NetherRealm would alternate between the two franchises. However, they opted for a soft reboot with Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023 instead.
In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Boon discussed the decision to prioritize another Mortal Kombat game over Injustice. He cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to a newer version of the Unreal game engine as key factors. Mortal Kombat 11 utilized 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 the need for a new graphics engine as reasons for the choice.
When asked about the future of the Injustice franchise, Boon was clear: "Not at all," indicating that the door remains open for future Injustice games.
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