Mortal Kombat 1: T-1000 Revealed, Pro Tour Details Unveiled

Let's be honest: Mortal Kombat 1's momentum is slowing. Season 3 content appears cancelled due to underwhelming sales, and the recently released Pro Kompetition trailer, showcasing the game's esports circuit, is, at best, underwhelming.

The 2025 Pro Kompetition boasts a total prize pool of $255,000. Even by fighting game community (FGC) standards, this is a paltry sum in 2025. Many top players have previously voiced concerns about the low prize money, highlighting the unsustainable nature of international travel for potentially meager earnings.

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This year's competitive scene will likely see a regional split, with a dominant North American player base and a separate European contingent. These two groups will only converge at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament of the year.

While the marketing generates excitement and attempts to build hype—and to some extent succeeds—the reality behind the flashy reveals, like the teased in-game T-1000 image, paints a rather bleak picture for the game's future.