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

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

The 2025 Pro Kompetition boasts a total prize pool of $255,000. This is a relatively small amount, even within the fighting game community (FGC). Previously, many top players voiced concerns about insufficient 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 division between North American and European players, with their paths converging only at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament.

While excitement and hype attempts are evident, the reality behind the enthusiastic marketing and the teased in-game image of the T-1000 is less optimistic. The game's future in the competitive scene appears uncertain.