Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Chief Ed Boon Teases T-1000 Fatality and ‘Future DLC’

Mortal Kombat 1's Ed Boon Hints at Future DLC After Five Million Copies Sold

Ed Boon, the creative director behind Mortal Kombat 1, recently revealed a sneak peek of the upcoming T-1000 Terminator's Fatality on social media, simultaneously teasing future downloadable content (DLC). This announcement coincided with the release of the Conan the Barbarian guest character and the news that Mortal Kombat 1 has surpassed five million copies sold, a significant jump from the previously reported four million.

Boon shared a short video showcasing one of the T-1000's Fatalities, a thrilling homage to the iconic truck chase scene from Terminator 2. The accompanying tweet, however, sparked significant speculation within the Mortal Kombat community: "With Conan getting into player’s hands, we are excited to keep trucking forward with future DLC!"

While this statement could simply refer to the imminent arrival of the T-1000, many fans interpret it as a hint towards additional DLC characters beyond the current Khaos Reigns expansion. The T-1000 marks the final character in this expansion, following the additions of Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan.

The question of a potential third DLC pack or "Kombat Pack 3" has been a recurring topic among fans, fueled by speculation surrounding the game's sales performance. However, Warner Bros. Discovery, Mortal Kombat's parent company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the franchise. CEO David Zaslav recently stated the company intends to double down on only four game titles, with Mortal Kombat being one of them.

Adding to the intrigue, Boon previously confirmed that NetherRealm Studios, the game's developer, had already determined its next project three years prior, while also promising continued support for Mortal Kombat 1. Many anticipate this next project to be a third installment in the Injustice fighting game series, although this remains unconfirmed by either NetherRealm or Warner Bros.

Boon previously addressed the decision to release another Mortal Kombat game instead of an Injustice title, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to a newer Unreal Engine (Unreal Engine 4 for Mortal Kombat 1, compared to Unreal Engine 3 for Mortal Kombat 11) as contributing factors. However, he explicitly stated that the Injustice franchise is not closed off.

The anticipation for future Mortal Kombat 1 content, and the possibility of a return to the Injustice universe, remains high among fans.