Mortal Kombat 1: NetherRealm Studios Officially Ends Support to Focus on Next Project
NetherRealm Studios has officially ended support for Mortal Kombat 1, with the developer now keen to focus on its next project. While there will be no future DLC, the fighting game will continue to get balance changes and minor fixes.
Mortal Kombat 1 support has officially concluded, with developer NetherRealm Studios now focusing on its next game. Players will continue to get balance patches and fixes, but there will be no future DLC or story chapters.
Announcing the decision on X, NetherRealm states it is ending support for MK1 to “shift focus to the next project.” The studio’s next game is believed to be Injustice 3.
Why Support for Mortal Kombat 1 Is Ending
NetherRealm has announced it has discontinued support for Mortal Kombat 1 as it’s focusing its entire attention on its next game. Players will continue to get “balance adjustments and fixes,” but there will be no “additional DLC characters or story chapters.”
The developer acknowledged fans’ disappointment but stated it needed to “focus” on its next project “in order to make it as great as we possibly can.”
We are hearing players’ requests for continued game support of Mortal Kombat 1, and, while we will continue to support Mortal Kombat 1 through balance adjustments and fixes, there will not be additional DLC characters or story chapters released from this point on.
— Mortal Kombat 1 (@MortalKombat) May 23, 2025
What’s Next for NetherRealm Studios?
Warner Bros. and NetherRealm have not announced the developer’s next title, but rumors suggest it’s going to be Injustice 3, with the studios eager to release another game in the DC fighting franchise.
MK1 has proven to be somewhat of a hit-and-miss with fans, as the game looked to reinvigorate the franchise, and while support for the game ended less than two years after the game’s launch in September 2023, Warner Bros. has stated the franchise will continue.
What It Means for MK1 Players
Mortal Kombat 1 players will continue to get minor patches and fixes, but there will be no additional DLC or major updates.
Earlier this month, NetherRealm released the Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC, bundling the game with Shang Tsung, two Kombat Packs, the Khaos Reigns DLC, skins, and in-game currency.
Conclusion
NetherRealm Studios has ended support for Mortal Kombat 1 as the developer shifts its focus to its next game, believed to be Injustice 3. Are you disappointed to see the game end? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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