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, promoting 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 fighting game community (FGC) standards. 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 geographical split, with North American and European players competing primarily within their respective regions, converging only at EVO 2025, considered the premier fighting game tournament.

While there's a palpable attempt to generate excitement, and to some degree it's succeeding, the hype surrounding the teased in-game image of the T-1000 obscures a concerning reality.