Let's address the elephant in the room: Mortal Kombat 1 is facing a decline. Recent developments indicate that Season 3 content has been canceled due to disappointing sales figures. Moreover, the latest trailer for Pro Kompetition, the game's esports circuit, has been described as underwhelming at best.
The Pro Kompetition 2025 boasts a prize pool of $255,000. However, in today's competitive gaming landscape, this sum is modest, even by Fighting Game Community (FGC) standards. Top players have previously voiced concerns about the sustainability of traveling globally for events that offer only a few hundred dollars in prize money.
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In 2025, we can expect to see two major player pools: one competing in North American tournaments, and the other in Europe. These groups will only converge at EVO 2025, which is recognized as the premier event of the year.
While the community is filled with excitement and attempts to generate hype are evident, the reality behind the showcased in-game image of T-1000 and the sweet emotions it evokes paints a rather somber picture for Mortal Kombat 1.
