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Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Officially Done, Dev Shifting Focus to "Next Project"

NetherRealm Studios announced on May 23, 2025, that Mortal Kombat 1 will receive no more DLC characters or story chapters and that they will shift focus to their next project.
This decision follows a decline in player retention and lower active user counts compared to Mortal Kombat 11, leading to uncertainty about the game's future and cancellation of further DLC.
Despite ending new content, NetherRealm will continue supporting Mortal Kombat 1 with balance adjustments and bug fixes in response to player requests, maintaining some ongoing engagement.
Ed Boon acknowledged that the news may let down some fans, but emphasized that NetherRealm must concentrate its efforts on their upcoming project to ensure it reaches its full potential.
The cessation of Mortal Kombat 1 content implies NetherRealm aims to allocate resources fully to an undisclosed upcoming project, suggesting a strategic shift in development focus.

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