Summary
There are already alleged leaks forMortal Kombat 1’s second Kombat Pack, and a few of the names involved are worth discussing. Of course, with the game itself not even released yet, leaks of DLC, particularly expansions planned for well into the future, are quite unexpected. It would be hard to blame those anticipatingMortal Kombat 1for being skeptical of such claims coming out so soon. However, the leaks are worth looking into and analyzing for a potential look at the game’s future. Comparing them to existing knowledge could provide something of a picture for what is to come.
Ever since the game’s announcement,characters have been confirmed forMortal Kombat 1at a gradual pace. Thus far, the cast largely consists of classic characters from the series' early days, but a few characters from later installments have found their way into the roster as well. Even Geras, who debuted inMortal Kombat 11, made a surprise appearance on the roster. That’s not including the fighters that were revealed when the first Kombat Pack leaked, which included some notable guest fighters to ensure that tradition still lives.Mortal Kombat 1has already secured a respectable roster well ahead of its release date.
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Mortal Kombat 1’s New DLC Rumors Offer Intriguing Possibilities
Speculation on the game has continued to swirl even afterMortal Kombat1’s first DLC fighters were revealedofficially, confirming the initial leaks correct. However, a leaker has announced a second set of fighters for what should be the game’s next DLC wave, including many interesting names. Allegedly, Noob Saibot, Kano, and Sareena will join the playable roster alongside guest fighters Harley Quinn, Deathstroke, and Doomslayer. The other half of the leak claims that Rain, Bo Rai Cho, Drahmin, Moloch, and Hsu Hao will be added to the list of Kameo fighters. Although unconfirmed, the list features both unsurprising as well as unexpected names.
Several of the proposed fighters make perfect sense. In particular, with the debut ofPeacemaker asMortal Kombat 1DLC, Harley Quinn makes perfect sense as an addition, especially since an outfit based on her was inMortal Kombat 11for Cassie Cage. Deathstroke makes sense as well, as an additional DLC character, and Doomslayer’s fame as the star ofDOOMalso makes a good case. Meanwhile,Mortal Kombaticons like Kano and Quan Chi feel like natural additions, especially with Kano already confirmed as a Kameo fighter. Overall, most of the fighters listed seem like reasonable choices to join the roster.
Although the list of potential fighters is exciting, there are a few details that are worth questioning aboutMortal Kombat 1’s new leak rumors. The main name that sticks out is Hsu Hao, who has an infamous reputation as one of the most hated fighters in the series, with even developers speaking ill of him. He’s one of the last characters that one would expect to return, even in a limited quality. Drahmin and Moloch are also questionable additions, being unexciting fighters despite previous storyline roles. Not to mention, the game isn’t even out yet, so speculating on the second DLC wave may be too soon.
Mortal Kombat 1is a highly anticipated title, and the continued rumors of DLC fighters are only further fueling the fire. It’s still worth hoping for somesurprise fighter reveals forMortal Kombat 1, which is one good explanation for why these rumors draw so much attention. The first leak turning out to be true also does plenty of work to make this new rumor sound enticing, especially with some of the names involved. The future forMortal Kombat 1sounds interesting, but only an official confirmation from Netherrealm will show if any of the rumored fighters will make it in.
Mortal Kombat 1will be released on July 18, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
