Let's be honest: Mortal Kombat 1's momentum is slowing. Rumors suggest Season 3 content has been scrapped due to disappointing sales, and the recently released Pro Kompetition trailer, while attempting to generate excitement, falls short of inspiring confidence.
The 2025 Pro Kompetition esports circuit boasts a total prize pool of $255,000. Even by fighting game community (FGC) standards, this is a relatively meager sum in 2025. This low prize money has been a source of frustration for top players, making international travel for potentially small payouts financially unsustainable.
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This year's competitive scene will likely see a regional split, with players primarily competing in either North American or European tournaments. These two player pools will only converge at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament of the year.
While there's a palpable attempt to build hype, fueled by emotional appeals and teases like the in-game image of the T-1000, the overall picture remains concerning.