The Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns update, set to release on September 24, 2024, brings several new features and content expansions to the game:
- Story Expansion: The update continues the story from Mortal Kombat 1, focusing on the conflict between Fire God Liu Kang and Titan Havik, who threatens to bring chaos to the realms. This expansion adds new cinematic story chapters(WB Games)(Nintendo Life).
- New Playable Characters: Six new fighters are being introduced, including classic characters like Sektor, Cyrax, and Noob Saibot. Additionally, guest characters like Ghostface (from Scream), T-1000 (from Terminator 2), and Conan the Barbarian are also included. Players who own the Khaos Reigns expansion will get early access to these characters(ComicBook).
- Return of Animalities: The fan-favorite Animalities (finishing moves where characters transform into animals) are returning as a free update for all Mortal Kombat 1 players(WB Games)(Gematsu).
- Kombat Pack 2: The expansion also includes Kombat Pack 2, which will feature additional skins, such as classic versions of Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot, as well as new character skins and Kameo fighters(Nintendo Life).
These updates aim to keep the game fresh, adding new layers of gameplay and character content while expanding the story.