Warner Bros. is giving Mortal Kombat 1 gamers who purchased the controversial $10 Halloween Fatality two “free” Fatalities amid a vociferous backlash over the combating sport’s aggressive monetisation.
Mortal Kombat 1 writer Warner Bros. Games and developer NetherRealm have been closely criticised in October 2023 for promoting a Halloween Fatality for 1,200 Dragon Krystals (1,250 of which could be purchased in a bundle for $10).
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Now, as Mortal Kombat 1’s first DLC character, Omni-Man, goes reside, we now have phrase {that a} Seasonal Fatalities bundle will probably be bought from subsequent week. This contains the aforementioned Halloween Fatality, in addition to a Thanksgiving Fatality and an upcoming Winter Fatality. Warner Bros. has but to announce the worth for that bundle, nevertheless it’s anticipated to be across the $30 mark.
And right here’s the important thing level: those that purchased the Halloween Fatality could have entry to the bundle at no further price. “We respect your suggestions on all all the things MK1,” reads the assertion.
As you’d anticipate, this make-good has accomplished little to dampen neighborhood anger over the very fact Mortal Kombat 1 sells Fatalities within the first place, though some imagine it is a step in the best route. There is a basic sense of negativity round Mortal Kombat 1, with many gamers saying the freemium-style monetisation has no place in a sport individuals paid not less than $70 for.
It’s virtually as if complaining and holding them accountable made them give us extra content material for the $12 that was paid or one thing? ? yw https://t.co/imyIQTjjUg
— Dynasty (@Dynasty1031) November 9, 2023
Warner Bros. has stated Mortal Kombat 1 has bought over three million copies because it went on sale, though gross sales of the sport seem like down in comparison with its predecessor, Mortal Kombat 11, throughout Europe. If you are taking part in, take a look at IGN’s Mortal Kombat 1 Fatality checklist and button inputs information.
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