Warner Bros. Games has confirmed plans to sell a seasonal "Fatality" in the Mortal Kombat 1 game, causing upset in the community. Fatalities are the game's iconic end-of-match finishers and have traditionally been an integral part of the gameplay since the early nineties. The recent announcement to sell a "Halloween Fatality" in the premium store has been met with shock and frustration from players. The move follows previous controversial sales, such as the Klassic Fatality Packs in the 2011 game, but the mounting discontent reflects the current full-price, $70 price tag on Mortal Kombat 1, with a premium edition costing $100.

Community members have criticized the decision as potentially setting a dangerous precedent for paid content in what is supposed to be a full game. Some are going so far as to vow not to buy the game, while others express concern that other types of match enders might get sold as well. The community is currently awaiting information on the cost of this seasonal Fatality. This controversy comes after criticism for the game's aggressive monetization, and dissatisfaction with the performance issues and low-quality visuals in the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1. The game also appears to have sold fewer copies at its launch compared to its predecessor.