Let's be candid: Mortal Kombat 1 appears to be on a downward trajectory. It seems that the anticipated Season 3 content has been abandoned due to disappointing sales figures. Moreover, the latest trailer for the Pro Kompetition, an esports initiative for the game, has been received with lukewarm enthusiasm at best.
The Pro Kompetition 2025 boasts a total prize pool of $255,000, which, by 2025 standards, falls short, even within the Fighting Game Community (FGC). Top players have voiced their frustrations over the meager prize money, highlighting the unsustainability of traveling globally for the chance to win just a few hundred dollars.
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In 2025, we are likely to see a division among players into two major groups: one competing in North American tournaments and the other in Europe. These groups will only converge at EVO 2025, which stands out as the tournament of the year.
While there are efforts to generate excitement and build hype, and to some extent, these efforts succeed, the reality behind the teased in-game image of T-1000 and the emotional appeal paints a rather somber picture for Mortal Kombat 1.