Mortal Kombat 1 showed an in-game image of T-1000 and showed details of Pro Tour

Let's be honest: Mortal Kombat 1's future looks uncertain. 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 Pro Kompetition 2025 esports circuit boasts a total prize pool of $255,000. Even by fighting game community (FGC) standards, this is a relatively small sum in 2025. This low prize money has been a source of frustration for top players, who find it financially unsustainable to travel internationally for tournaments offering only a few hundred dollars in potential earnings.

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This year's competitive landscape will likely see a division between North American and European players, with their paths converging only at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament of the year.

While NetherRealm Studios is attempting to generate hype, including teasing an in-game image of the T-1000, the overall picture remains concerning. The low prize pool and potential regional splits highlight the challenges facing Mortal Kombat 1's competitive scene.