Mortal Kombat 1 Creator Ed Boon Reveals Post-Launch Support Plans

Mortal Kombat 1 is one of the most anticipated titles this year. The most recent installment of this iconic fighting game franchise is going to be released on September 19, 2023, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. With anticipation rising day by day, fans are expecting an exciting journey in the MK world with the promise of extended post-launch support.

That’s why NetherRealm Studio, the developer company behind this legendary series, has recently revealed some post-launch support plans that will be provided for a prolonged period of time, with content updates and support for Mortal Kombat 1. Let’s delve into this article and find out more.

Building on Success – Mortal Kombat 1 vs. Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat 11 was one of the most successful titles in this legendary gaming series and was released in 2019. This game garnered high acclaim from its players for its immersive gameplay, exciting roster of characters, thrilling storytelling, and captivating visuals. NetherRealm Studios carried on the success of the game with consistent content updates and after-launch support until 2021. These updates included an expansion called Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, which introduced new characters.

Recently, Ed Boon, the Director of NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of the game, promised there would be content updates and post-release support for at least two years, as long as Mortal Kombat 11, which lasted for two years. So, we can expect NetherRealm Studios to have MK1 players back until at least 2025.

Regarding the updates and support, Boon has this to say, “I think that’s the minimum we’ll be doing. I think we’ll be supporting this game at least as long as Mortal Kombat 11. I would suspect even longer, but a lot of the fun of releasing additional characters after we launched the game is seeing the relationships.”

A Glimpse into the Future – The Promise of New Characters

One of the key aspects of the success of Mortal Kombat 11 was the introduction of new characters to the roster. The Aftermath expansion of MK11 saw fans excited with new character additions like Sheeva and Fujin and an epic crossover with the classic 1987 movie RoboCop to add RoboCop to the roster. Mortal Kombat 1 is also following the same path. MK1 has already released the first DLC for the game: Kombat Pack Roster.

This DLC introduced the unique crossover between MK and DC as flamboyant superheroes Homelander and Peacemaker from the famous TV series ‘The Boys’ and Omni-Man from the renowned animated superhero series ‘Invincible’, joined the Mortal Kombat universe as cameo characters. This DLC has also opened the path for some iconic MK characters like Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda. So, the release of this DLC is already a testament to the commitment of Boon to the updates and after-launch support.

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As Moral Kombat 1 knocks at the door, the excitement is piling up. And the excitement now knows no limits, as the Director has promised updates and after-launch services for a minimum of 2 years.

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