Mortal Kombat 1 already surpasses six million games sold

Additionally, Ed Boon confirms that they continue working to make this game the most balanced in its history.

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With the conclusion of EVO, NetherRealm Studios has shared some exciting news about Mortal Kombat 1. Ed Boon, co-creator of the series, has announced that the game has surpassed 6.2 million units sold, which represents a significant increase compared to the over five million sales achieved at the beginning of this year.

Additionally, a new balance patch is now available, which adjusts numerous characters, including Havik, Kenshi, Li Mei, Liu Kang, Rain, Reptile, Shang Tsung, as well as DLC fighters like Omni-Man, Ermac, Conan the Barbarian, and Homelander. The Kameo Fighters, such as Frost, Darrius, Jax, Goro, Stryker, Sektor, Sub-Zero, Mavado, Tremor, and others, have also seen adjustments in this patch.

The Most Balanced Mortal Kombat

Ed Boon has ensured that the team is committed to making Mortal Kombat 1 “our most balanced game”, which suggests that more balance changes and revisions may be on the way. Therefore, it’s essential to stay tuned for game updates. Mortal Kombat 1 is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Recently, NetherRealm announced that there will be no more characters or story DLC for Mortal Kombat 1, as the studio shifts its focus to its next project. Although not officially confirmed, it’s rumored that this next project could be Injustice 3.

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Let's start with MK1. With over 6.2 million games sold, we're still committed to refining MK1 to be our most balanced game. Check out this video for details on the balance patch we released today.https://t.co/LQhWBLWCgy

— Ed Boon (@noobde) August 8, 2025