At launch, Mortal Kombat 1's roster was fairly strong, boasting a total of 23 fighters that celebrated the franchise's entire history. Along with staples like Liu Kang, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 1's base game roster also shipped with lesser-known Kombatants from the series' 3D era, like Nitara and Ashrah. But despite the strong line-up, some fan-favorites were still missing, and that led to a lot of speculation about who should be included in Mortal Kombat 1's DLC.