'Mortal Kombat X' Kombat Pack 3 release date, news, rumors: Next DLC expected early 2017 after 'Injustice 2' release

Players of NetherRealm Studios' highly popular fighting video game "Mortal Kombat X" have been waiting for several months for the next downloadable content pack (DLC). It has been a while since the game was updated by an expansion pack, and the fans think that the Kombat Pack 3 is now long overdue. While there are no confirmed reports regarding the possible release date and additional game contents included in Kombat Pack 3, the rumors are rife that NetherRealm Studios will be releasing the next content pack soon.

According to Movie News Guide, the much-awaited Kombat Pack 3 will be released in the early months of 2017. Specifically, the release of the next "Mortal Kombat X" content pack will follow the launching of NetherRealm Studios' other huge game title for next year, "Injustice 2." It appears that the game studio is currently more focused on finishing the "Injustice" sequel, especially that the game also has a huge number of followers that are anxiously waiting for its release. Sooner than later, the development phase of "Injustice 2" will be completed just in time for the target release date, which is sometime in March 2017.

With this, NetherRealm Studios is expected to start working on the release of "Mortal Kombat X" Kombat Pack 3 DLC immediately. The studio has not yet confirmed the early 2017 arrival of the next DLC pack, although "Mortal Kombat X" game director Ed Boon has been teasing the fans often regarding the Kombat Pack 3's arrival.

Meanwhile, it is expected that at least four additional playable characters will be included in "Mortal Kombat X" Kombat Pack 3. According to Attack of the Fanboy, the first and second Kombat Packs have four addition fighters each, and the upcoming DLC pack is expected to follow. So far, the rumored characters in Kombat Pack 3 include Rain, Noob Saibot, Fujin, Sindel and Baraka. Among these characters, Baraka is the most notable fighter due to his unique nature as Outworld denizen and NetherRealm demon crossbreed. He is also a well-known servant of the great Emperor Shao Kahn.

Baraka is expected to offer a lot of excitement in the game with his impressive fighting style. As of now, NetherRealm Studios has not confirmed the inclusion of any characters in the next DLC pack just yet, so it is better to take the initial rumors with a grain of salt.