It's undeniable that *Mortal Kombat 1* is experiencing a decline, with Season 3 content reportedly being scrapped due to poor sales. The recent trailer for Pro Kompetition 2025, an esports circuit for the game, can only be described as underwhelming. With a total prize pool of $255,000, it falls short of expectations, especially when compared to other fighting game community (FGC) standards in 2025. Top players have voiced their frustrations about the inadequate prize money, which makes it unsustainable to travel globally for tournaments that offer only a few hundred dollars at best.
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This year, we can expect to see two distinct groups of players: one competing in North American tournaments and the other in Europe. These groups will only come together at EVO 2025, which is widely regarded as the tournament of the year. While there are efforts to generate hype and excitement, including the teased in-game image of T-1000, the reality behind the scenes paints a rather bleak picture for *Mortal Kombat 1*.