Summary
- Mortal Kombat 1 had a great roster at launch including franchise staples and some new faces.
- The DLC fighters, especially the guest characters, have added to the success of Mortal Kombat 1.
- Deathstroke may have a chance to shine in Mortal Kombat 1 if he doesn't make it into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Mortal Kombat 1 has enjoyed a pretty successful tenure so far, and its DLC fighters have certainly contributed to that success. At launch, Mortal Kombat 1 had a sizable roster filled with both franchise staples and some relative unknowns, many of which were making their long-awaited return following their disappointing debut in Mortal Kombat's 3D era. It wasn't a perfect roster, but it was a good start, and a great jumping off point for DLC.
A little while before launch, Mortal Kombat 1 announced its first wave of DLC fighters, and was met with immediate fanfare. While it was good to have staples like Ermac and Quan Chi included in Kombat Pack 1, it was the wave's guest characters that really sealed the deal for fans, with Invincible's Omni-Man, DC's Peacemaker, and The Boys' Homelander all making the cut. But with Mortal Kombat 1's first Kombat Pack finally coming to an end soon, fans are preparing themselves for another wave of DLC fighters, and there's one long-rumored character who might desperately need a spot on the roster.
Mortal Kombat 1's Deathstroke Leak Needs to be True
Deathstroke Might Not Get His Time to Shine in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
All the way back in December 2023, renowned leaker Miller Ross (@mmmmmmmmiller) took to Twitter to tease some alleged upcoming playable characters for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. According to Ross, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's post-launch content would see one new playable villain come to the game every season, each coming with their own unique form of traversal and melee attack. Though Ross first teased these villains with emojis, he eventually named each character he was aware of, including Mrs. Freeze, Killer Croc, an Elseworlds version of The Joker, and one of the most beloved DC villains of all time, Deathstroke.
Since that initial December 2023 leak, Miller Ross has continued to double down on his claims, now also alleging which season these villains will appear in. According to Ross, Mrs. Freeze is next on the line-up, and Deathstroke is one of the last, apparently set for a January 2025 launch in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's fourth season. Though this hasn't been confirmed by Rocksteady, and all rumors and leaks should always be taken with a pinch of salt, Miller Ross' reporting has been pretty accurate so far, but that might spell doom for Suicide Squad's Deathstroke.
It's no secret that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League isn't doing so hot right now. After an abysmal launch, Suicide Squad was pretty much dead in the water, but some fans had hopes that its first season of live-service content could turn things around and potentially prove that the base game's shortcomings were worth it. However, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's first season was met with heavy criticism, bringing very little new content to the game, and locking its new playable character behind a tedious grind. Right now, it's unclear if Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be able to reach its second season let alone its fourth.
Mortal Kombat 1 Could be Deathstroke's Saving Grace
But all hope might not be lost for a playable version of Deathstroke. All the way back in July 2023, long before Mortal Kombat 1 came out and before its first Kombat Pack was even revealed, a number of alleged DLC fighters were leaked, and Deathstroke made it onto the list. While there's been no confirmation of Deathstroke as a DLC fighter for Mortal Kombat 1, or even confirmation that more DLC fighters are coming, it would be great to see the beloved DC villain come to Mortal Kombat 1, especially if he doesn't get his chance in the spotlight in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Mortal Kombat 1
- Released
- September 19, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to a new era of Kombat. NetherRealm Studios ushers in a new era of the iconic fighting franchise with a total reset that changes the entire world as we know it. Following the thrilling climax of Mortal Kombat 11, the all-powerful Fire God Liu Kang has created a New Era in the hope of bringing peace to Earthrealm and beyond. Through the series' most cinematic story mode yet, you'll be reintroduced to a cast of legendary warriors as you've never seen them before. Expect twists on classic friendships and rivalries, as well as new backstories that will change everything you think you know about your favorite Kombatants. Discover a host of new offline and online game modes as you master a revitalized fighting system that boasts bone-crunching Fatal Blows, defensive Breakers and the most creatively vicious Fatalities yet.
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- NetherRealm Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Warner Brothers Games
- Franchise
- Mortal Kombat
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
- How Long To Beat
- 7 Hours
- Metascore
- 84
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
