“Someone keep me in check”: Mortal Kombat 1’s Subtle Announcement Points to Another Huge Year for Fans
It's the start of a new chapter for Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat is a name that has been a constant presence in the world of fighting games. Ed Boon’s NetherRealm Studios has managed to keep its flagship alive through multiple iterations over the years, enthralling players and courting controversies with brutal combat and a host of innovations.
Mortal Kombat 1, released in 2023 as a reboot of the franchise while continuing the story of the previous game’s expansion, has flipped the script on the franchise’s elaborate lore while bringing a host of new mechanics to the table. And if a recent announcement from NetherRealm Studios is any indication, the game is about to offer a lot more content to its fans.
The Road Ahead for Mortal Kombat 1
With NetherRealm rebooting the franchise’s established lore in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, its latest title in the franchise has allowed it to explore a new direction for fan-favorites like Liu Kang, Raiden, Kung Lao, and Shang Tsung.
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It has also allowed it to add in DLC characters like Homelander from the popular TV show The Boys, Omni-Man from Invincible, John Cena’s Peacemaker, and many other popular characters who bring their own unique fighting styles to the table as part of its first Kombat Pack. In true NetherRealm fashion, a cryptic announcement from the studio has its fans eagerly waiting for more news on its next round of content.
What Is Kombat Pack 2 Going to Bring to the Table?
The announcement of Kombat Pack 2 has many Mortal Kombat 1 fans posting about what to expect from the game while speculating on who might be making an appearance in the new roster of fighters.
The post below showcases just how excited the game’s community is while also highlighting a few issues that NetherRealm could work on with its new content.
While some expect a steady stream of new content for the game in the form of additional characters, others are hoping for more story content from the new expansion.
While following a similar strategy to Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath would certainly be effective for NetherRealm Studios, other players are more cautious with their expectations.
Considering that each new fighter added to the game brings more lore, costumes, and, of course, kombos, other players hope that the studio could make a few optimizations to manage the game’s massive file size.
Other fans may not be as optimistic about the new Kombat Pack but are still hopeful for something special from Ed Boon.
However NetherRealm Studios chooses to approach its upcoming expansion to Mortal Kombat 1, it is evident that its announcement has the game’s fans excited to try out the new content that it’s bringing to the game.
It’s going to be an exciting year for fans of the reboot, and one that could see new ways to brutalize opponents, as more players get the chance to test out the expansion’s new roster of fighters once they are released.
