Mortal Kombat 1 is keeping up its bloody waterfall of post-release DLC with a roster of new crossover fighters that includes Ghostface from Scream, Robert Patrick’s T-1000 and Conan the Barbarian.
A set of six new fighters was revealed by developer NetherRealm during San Diego Comic-Con 2024 today. Alongside the gameplay, we have first-look images of every DLC fighter joining the roster of Mortal Kombat 1. The DLC, titled Khaos Reigns, includes the aforementioned three representatives from the movie, as well as Noob Saibot, Sektor, and Cyrax. It launches digitally on September 24 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
Like many characters in the alternate universe that is Mortal Kombat 1, Noob Saibot, voiced by Kaiji Tang, has a new look. It’s Sektor and Cyrax that get the biggest changes, however, as NetherRealm has revealed that both characters are female in this universe. Sector voice actress Erika Ishii also says that their character is not a robot like in past entries and instead is human this time around. Cyrax is voiced by Enuka Okuma.
Here’s the Khaos Reigns story setup, according to publisher Warner Bros. Games:
After repelling the invaders who threatened the new era of Fire Lord Liu Kang’s peace, Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns expands the story campaign with an all-new cinematic narrative. When a dangerous threat comes from an alternate timeline, led by the ruthless Titan Havik, whose sole mission is to throw the kingdoms into chaos, Liu Kang must gather his champions and trust his enemies to overcome this great danger. If they fail, the new era will be reduced to anarchy.
Adding to the growing roster of playable fighters, Kombat Pack 2 features returning combatants Noob Saibot, voiced by Kaiji Tang; Cyrax, voiced by Enuka Okuma; and Sektor, voiced by Erika Ishii, all with unique stories as part of the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe. As Sub-Zero, Bi-Han was the ruthless master of the Lin Kuei, but his soul was stolen by the Titan Havik to create the perfect successor, Noob Saibot, who is now dedicated to fomenting anarchy. Born in Zaki, one of the Lin Kuei’s many sub-clans, Cyrax became a martial arts prodigy with an independent streak and unbridled desire to serve the clan on her own terms, or none at all. Growing up immersed in Lin Kuei culture under her parents’ tutelage, Sektor becomes a master armorer, skilled warrior, and Sub-Zero’s most trusted lieutenant, committed to advancing the clan’s future at all costs.
Ghostface is a character who keeps pretty much the same look in every movie they appear in, so it’s no surprise to see them appear here with a few changes. Terminators, on the other hand, come in many shapes and sizes, with NetherRealm using Arnold Schwarzenegger’s look for the character for DLC in Mortal Kombat 11. Patrick provided his voice work and likeness for Khaos Reigns, while Conan brings back Schwarzenegger’s look for another round, too.
It’s currently unclear when each of Mortal Kombat 1’s Kombat Pack 2 fighters will be released. It’s also unclear when more games will be released, or how NetherRealm has chosen to handle each of their inevitable gruesome Fatalities .
Unfortunately, every character in Khaos Reigns Kombat Pack 2 was revealed a month before today’s SDCC reveal thanks to a leak. However, the official announcement does bring new glimpses into how these characters will be portrayed, with NetherRealm also confirming that longtime Scream actor Roger L. Jackson voices Ghostface. Arnold Schwarzenegger does not provide voice work for Conan.
Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2 continues the studio’s trend of bringing crossover characters to the fold. In addition to a host of other classic fighters, Kombat Pack 1 introduced some not-so-super comic book characters, including Homelander from The Boys and Omni-Man from Invincible. SDCC is still underway, so be sure to keep up with all the announcements here.
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