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Mortal Kombat 1's Character Locks Feel Outdated in 2023, Frustrate Players and Organizers

  • Mortal Kombat 1 locks some main characters and Kameo Fighters behind completing story mode and other modes. This feels outdated in 2023.

  • Players, especially competitive players, want access to full rosters immediately to learn matchups. Locked characters frustrate them.

  • Tournament organizers must unlock everything so players can use their characters. This adds hours of work for them before events.

  • Fans who paid $110 for the Premium Edition expect full access to content without required grinding.

  • While secrets and unlocks have nostalgic value, some core fighting game elements need to evolve with the times.

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