In the wake of Mortal Kombat 1’s launch, players find themselves in a tumultuous relationship with the game. The roster, story mode, and gameplay have generally received favorable reviews. However, the Premium Store’s high pricing and lack of unique content have been sources of dissatisfaction. The most recent issue centers around the Halloween-themed skins that have recently been made available for purchase. These skins are essentially color-swapped versions of default outfits, and the player base is less than impressed.

The Premium Store: A Point of Contention

The Premium Store in Mortal Kombat 1 offers an array of items such as skins, Fatalities, and gear pieces. These can be bought with Dragon Krystals, a virtual currency acquired with real-world money. However, the store has been criticized for its high pricing and, more recently, for its lack of creativity in the skins it offers. Several players have pointed out that the skins available in the Premium Store are merely recolors of existing outfits, which contrasts with the unique skins that are either restricted to the Premium Store or only accessible through the Invasions mode in the game.

Halloween Disappointment: Reskinned Outfits and High Prices

Twitter user Kitana_Nina drew attention to the recent Halloween-themed skins for characters like Baraka, Kung Lao, Nitara, and Rain. According to her, the designs are essentially green versions of the default outfits, costing around 500 Dragon Krystals each. When converted to real-world currency, this amounts to approximately £3.99 per skin. These prices have led players to question the value offered by these recolored skins. Another user referred to these as “palette swaps,” capturing the general sentiment about the lack of innovation in these designs.

What Does the Future Hold? Leaked Cutscenes and Upcoming Seasons

Despite the unimpressive Halloween skins, there may be more in the pipeline for Mortal Kombat 1. Leaked cutscenes suggest that upcoming seasons may feature vampire-themed versions of the main roster. The upcoming Season 2 of Invasions is expected to offer new content, and players are cautiously optimistic that it will bring more variety in terms of outfits and other in-game items.

Final Thoughts

The release of Halloween-themed skins in Mortal Kombat 1’s Premium Store has added another layer to the ongoing debate about the game’s monetization strategies. It’s clear that for players, the expectation is not just about having more content but about having content that is both unique and fairly priced. The upcoming seasons may offer an opportunity for the game developers to redeem themselves, but for now, the player base remains skeptical.

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