MK1 Khaos Reign Expansion Brings Iconic T-1000 and Ghostface to the Roster

Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack 2 delivers more exciting crossovers with Terminator 2’s T-1000, Scream’s Ghostface, and Conan the Barbarian.

Mortal Kombat 1 has already treated fighting game fans to a stellar lineup of post-launch characters with its first Kombat Pack, featuring Homelander, Omni-Man, and other thrilling fighters. NetherRealm is not slowing down as it heads into year two, with six more incredible warriors joining MK1 Kombat Pack 2. Series favorite Noob Saibot and epic crossover characters like T-1000 from Terminator are among the new additions.

Announced during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, year two of Mortal Kombat 1 will be known as Khaos Reign. This expansion will introduce plenty of new story content to the fighting game. However, if you’re anything like me, the new MK1 characters are the highlight. The three crossover characters will surely excite various fandoms, and there are a couple of surprising names in the mix.

While it’s fantastic to see the T-1000 from Terminator 2 included, this isn’t the first time the series has explored that universe. Arnie’s T-800 was featured in the previous game, Mortal Kombat 11.

Next up is Ghostface from Scream. A horror film icon makes sense, but not many expected Ghostface to join the roster. This isn’t the masked killer’s first foray into videogames, as they’ve also appeared in Dead By Daylight as a killer and Call of Duty Warzone as a playable operator.

Finally, the biggest surprise is Conan the Barbarian. His strength and brutality make him a natural fit, though it has caught many, including myself, off guard. This trio will join the long list of characters from other IPs that have graced Mortal Kombat, such as the Xenomorph, John Rambo, Kratos, and The Joker.

Then there are the characters from the Mortal Kombat universe. Noob Saibot is the standout name here, but he is also joined by altered versions of Cyrax and Sektor. The two robots were initially introduced in MK1 as Kameo Fighters but are now becoming fully playable members of the roster, reincarnated as humans. This might seem a bit deflating, having two Kameos upgraded to DLC fighters, but they have been refreshed in a new way and play a significant role in the new story content.

The Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reign expansion is set to launch on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot will be added to the roster on day one, while Conan, Ghostface, and T-1000 will arrive later.

Alongside the paid expansion, all MK1 players will be getting a fan-favorite feature added for free. Animalities are back, baby.

Yes, those gruesome fatalities where you transform into an animal and do something horrific to your opponent are back. The trailer gives a sneak peek at some of them, including a hippo, a skeletal T-rex, and a pufferfish. It’s truly a sight to behold.