NetherRealm Studios, the developer behind Mortal Kombat 1, has unveiled exciting new content with the release of the first gameplay footage for the T-1000, a DLC guest character, and confirmed the addition of Madam Bo as a DLC Kameo fighter.

The T-1000's gameplay showcases a variety of attacks reminiscent of the iconic scenes from Terminator 2, including the use of blade and hook arms. Fans will notice similarities to the moves of other Mortal Kombat characters like Baraka and Kabal. One standout moment features the T-1000 morphing into a liquid metal blob before executing an uppercut that echoes the style of Killer Instinct’s Glacius.

Voiced and modeled after Robert Patrick, who portrayed the T-1000 in the 1991 film, the character's integration into Mortal Kombat 1 is seamless. The teaser includes a clash with Johnny Cage and concludes with a Fatality that recreates the thrilling truck chase scene from Terminator 2. In this Fatality, the T-1000 emerges from the driver’s seat in liquid form to unleash a barrage of bullets on Cage.

Simultaneously, NetherRealm surprised fans by announcing that Madam Bo, a beloved character from the Mortal Kombat 1 storyline, will join the game as a DLC Kameo fighter. Known for her role as an elderly restaurant owner who bravely defends against Smoke and his goons, Madam Bo's brief gameplay appearance in the teaser shows her assisting the T-1000 during a match against Johnny Cage.

The T-1000 will be available in Mortal Kombat 1 starting March 18 for those with early access through the Khaos Reigns expansion, with a wider release for purchase on March 25. Madam Bo will also be available on March 18 as a free update for Khaos Reigns owners or as a standalone purchase.

As the final DLC character in the Khaos Reigns expansion, the T-1000 follows other notable additions such as Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian. While fans speculate about the possibility of a Kombat Pack 3, the future of Mortal Kombat 1 remains a topic of interest, especially in light of its sales performance.

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of NetherRealm, continues to show strong support for the Mortal Kombat franchise. In November, CEO David Zaslav emphasized the company's commitment to focusing on four key titles, including Mortal Kombat.

In September, Mortal Kombat development chief Ed Boon reassured fans that NetherRealm had already decided on its next project three years ago but promised continued support for Mortal Kombat 1. While many anticipate a new installment in the Injustice series, neither NetherRealm nor Warner Bros. has confirmed this yet. The Injustice series, which began with Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013 and continued with Injustice 2 in 2017, has been on hold since the release of Mortal Kombat 11 in 2019 and the subsequent soft reboot, Mortal Kombat 1, in 2023.

In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Boon discussed the decision to focus on another Mortal Kombat game instead of returning to Injustice. He cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to a newer version of the Unreal game engine as key factors. Mortal Kombat 11 used Unreal Engine 3, while Mortal Kombat 1 runs on Unreal Engine 4.

Boon emphasized the studio's commitment to safety during the pandemic and their desire to leverage the new engine's capabilities. He also reassured fans that the door is not closed on the Injustice franchise, leaving room for future developments.