Following the success of Mortal Kombat X’s “Blue Steel” Sub-Zero skin DLC, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is supporting the competitive pro fighting game scene in a big way with tournament sponsorships and prize pool contributions. With a month remaining before the July 11 ESL Mortal Kombat X Worldwide Competitive Program finals,Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is doubling its commitment to the prize pool and raising it to $100,000 USD.
The Blue Steel Sub-Zero Skin is still available for purchase for $1.99 with the proceeds to be used to fund the following initiatives:
1. Further contribution to the ESL Mortal Kombat X Pro-League finals prize pool. The deadline for the Blue Steel Sub-Zero Skin to fund this tournament is June 29.
2. Establishing a Mortal Kombat X prize pool of $50,000 at EVO (July 17-19)
3. Funding a series of Mortal Kombat X tournaments including click on tournament for direct link):
- Combo Breaker (May 22-24)
- MCM Comic Con – UK Invitational Tournament (May 23)
- CEO (June 26-28)
4. Other tournament support to be confirmed later
Kudos to WB for supporting the competitive scene with MK and supporting the tournaments mentioned above. Do you have the skills to dominate the ranks?