Summary
Following a trend that has been established throughout the past few releases in the series,Mortal Kombat 1is set to be updated with new DLC characters for the foreseeable future. The official updates regarding Kombat Pack 1 indicate a release schedule that stretches into the summer of 2024, and the game is likely to see continued support for what could be years ahead. The lack of information available about what could be coming after this timeframe is understandable considering how long NetherRealm has to calibrate its approach, but this hasn’t stopped rampant speculation amongMortal Kombat 1players.
As the hype generated by the release cycles of the past fewMKtitles has grown, the discussion of alleged information found outside official sources has become a major part of the community. There were already high-profile leaks regarding the initial base roster ofMK1and the release of Kombat Pack 1, both of which have actually turned out to be true so far. Between further leaks, datamines, and cryptic hints from the developers themselves, many fans have started to gather who is likely to appear in Kombat Pack 2 and beyond.
Official Kombat Pack 2 Teases From NetherRealm’s Ed Boon
Horror Icon Guests Are Still On the Table
Over the past few years,Mortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boon has garnered a reputation for playing with the expectations of fans on his Twitter account. Shortly afterMK1was released back in September, Boon posted an image that seriously opened up speculation within the fanbase. The photo featured several of the horror genre’s most popular killer characters, acknowledging the previous appearances of Freddy Krueger inMK9along withJason Voorhees and Leatherface inMKX, but the remaining characters were annotated with question marks that indicate their potential future as DLC.
Ed Boon’s Tweets Could Be More Than Jokes
Following up on his previous tease, Boon would take to Twitter yet again in November to hint at horror-themed DLC characters. The post featured a gif of people dressed as various characters dancing alongside the caption “Kombat Pack 2 (just kidding)”. Despite being labeled as a joke, many fans have takenEd Boon’s Kombat Pack 2 tweetas a subtle hint as to what to expect. Between his two similar tweets, Boon has implied the following guest characters could appear:
Leaks and Datamines Indicate a Diverse Future for Mortal Kombat 1’s Roster
Kombat Pack 2’s Alleged Leaks
Despite what a more legitimate source like Ed Boon may hint at, some individuals have posted much more definitive information regarding what could be in store for Kombat Pack 2. Even back in August, prior toMK1’s initial launch, there were rumors about what the second round of DLC would entail. Several leakers have since corroborated this list despite some debate overthe new identity of Takeda Takahashi inMortal Kombat 1creating some doubt. This leaked roster includes a similar distribution of guest characters to the first KP:
Kombat Pack 2 According to Datamines
There have been rumors of story-centric DLC in the vein ofMK11’s Aftermath floating around, and these indicate that there could be a similar injection of just a few characters that will come with this update.Mortal Kombat’s popular Noob Saibotalong with the cyborg ninjas Cyrax and Sektor have consistently come up in such rumors, but it’s unclear if this would have anything to do with Kombat Pack 2. According to datamines from well-known leakers like Twitter user thethiny and hints about production, the full roster of the next round of DLC could feature any of the following:
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WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you’ll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you’ve never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
