Mortal Kombat 1 is keeping its bloody waterfall of post-launch DLC going with a list of new crossover fighters that includes Ghostface from Scream, Robert Patrick’s T-1000, and Conan the Barbarian.
A lineup of six new fighters was revealed by developer NetherRealm during San Diego Comic-Con 2024 today. Alongside gameplay we have first-look images of each DLC fighter joining the Mortal Kombat 1 roster. The DLC, titled Khaos Reigns, includes the three aforementioned movie representatives, as well as Noob Saibot, Sektor, and Cyrax. It launches digitally on September 24 across 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, sports a new look. It’s Sektor and Cyrax who get the biggest changes, though, as NetherRealm has revealed that both characters are female in this universe. Sektor voice actor Erika Ishii also says that their character is not a robot like in past entries and is instead human this time around. Cyrax is voiced by Enuka Okuma.
Here's the Khaos Reigns story setup, per publisher Warner Bros. Games:
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 growing 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, all with unique backstories as part of 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 the perfect henchman, Noob Saibot, who is now dedicated to fomenting anarchy. Born into the Zaki, one of the Lin Kuei's many sub-clans, Cyrax became a martial arts prodigy with an independent streak and untamed desire to serve the clan on her terms, or not at all. Growing up immersed in Lin Kuei culture under the tutelage of her parents, 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 one character who keeps nearly the same look across each movie they appear in, so it's no surprise to see them show up here with few changes. Terminators, on the other hand, come in many shapes and sizes, with NetherRealm using Arnold Schwarzenegger's take on the character for DLC in Mortal Kombat 11. Patrick provided voice work and his likeness for Khaos Reigns, while Conan brings back Schwarzenegger's appearance 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 gameplay will be released or how NetherRealm has chosen to tackle each of their innevitably gory Fatalities.
Unfortunately, every character in the Khaos Reigns Kombat Pack 2 was known a month ahead of today's SDCC reveal thanks to a datamine leak. Still, the official announcement brings fresh looks at 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 into the fold. In addition to a host of other classic fighters, Kombat Pack 1 introduced a few 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 of the announcements here.
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