Warner Bros. Games announced Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, a new expansion for Mortal Kombat 1. It includes the next part of the Story mode about peace and chaos, and Kombat Pack 2 with six new characters. Made by NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns will be available digitally on Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. PDT / 10 a.m. CDT / 11 a.m. EDT for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
“The expansion marks the long-awaited return of Animalities, which will be a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 players and a token of appreciation for our amazing community.”
After repelling the invaders who endangered Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era of peace, Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns expands the story campaign with an all-new cinematic narrative. When a perilous threat arrives from an alternate timeline, led by the ruthless Titan Havik whose sole mission is to throw the realms into khaos, Liu Kang must rally his champions and put faith in his enemies to defeat this grave danger. If they fail, the New Era will be reduced to anarchy.
Adding to the roster of playable fighters, Kombat Pack 2 features returning kombatants Noob Saibot, voiced by Kaiji Tang; Cyrax, voiced by Enuka Okuma; and Sektor, voiced by Erika Ishii. Each has a unique backstory in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe. As Sub-Zero, Bi-Han was the Lin Kuei’s ruthless Grandmaster, but his soul was stolen by Titan Havik to create Noob Saibot, who now spreads anarchy. Cyrax, born into the Zaki, a Lin Kuei sub-clan, is a martial arts prodigy with a desire to serve the clan on her terms. Sektor, raised in Lin Kuei culture by her parents, becomes a master armorer, skilled warrior, and Sub-Zero’s trusted lieutenant, dedicated to advancing the clan’s future.
Kombat Pack 2 also introduces new guest fighters: Ghostface from the Scream horror movie franchise, voiced by Roger L. Jackson; T-1000, the liquid metal assassin from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), featuring the voice and likeness of Robert Patrick; and Conan the Barbarian from the Conan the Barbarian (1982) film, featuring the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Additionally, Animalities, the fan-favorite finishing moves, will return as a free update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners. These moves allow characters to morph into their spirit animals to defeat opponents. Animalities will be available with the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns release. Moreover, all Mortal Kombat 1 owners will receive a free MK 95 Scorpion character skin, inspired by the original Mortal Kombat (1995) film, available today.
Starting today, Mortal Kombat 1 owners can pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $49.99 (SRP) and on Nintendo Switch for $39.99 (SRP). This includes the Story expansion and six fighters in Kombat Pack 2. The Story expansion, Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor will be available on Sept. 24. Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan the Barbarian will be released later, with one-week early access for Khaos Reigns owners. Note that Kombat Pack 2 is not available as a standalone bundle.
Mortal Kombat 1 owners can also pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $59.99 (SRP) and on Nintendo Switch for $49.99 (SRP). This bundle includes the previous Kombat Pack, featuring the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, six DLC characters – Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Peacemaker, Ermac, Homelander, and Takeda Takahashi, and five DLC Kameo Fighters – Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, and Ferra. New players can get the Kombat Pack through the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or buy it separately.
All pre-orders come with four new character skins at launch: Wedding Scorpion, Empress Mileena, and classic Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 versions of Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot.
Mortal Kombat 1, developed by NetherRealm Studios, is the latest in the Mortal Kombat franchise. It features a new Mortal Kombat Universe with reimagined heroes and villains. The game includes a diverse cast of legendary fighters with new backstories, such as Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who assist during matches.