Along with announcing the fighter’s upcoming paid, new content, at San Diego Comic-Con, developer NetherRealm Studios also unveiled a returning gameplay mechanic called Animality. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 3, Animalities are, as the name suggests, a different form of Fatalities, only performed by animals (or fighters in animal form).

As glimpsed in the reveal trailer (which you can check out below), players can look forward to characters transforming into animals and ripping each other to pieces. Expect to see hippos, enormous praying mantis, gorillas, and more. 

Animalities will be added to the game with a free update when Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns launches for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 24. 

As leaks have previously claimed, Kombat Pack 2 will include three returning fan-favourite series mainstays in the form of Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor, all three of whom will be available on the day of Khaos Reign’s release in September. Additionally, Kombat Pack 2 will also bring three new guest DLC fighters in the form of T-1000 from Terminator 2, Ghostface from Scream, and Conan the Barbarian, none of whom have release dates yet. 

Kombat Pack 2 will, interestingly enough, only be available as part of Khaos Reigns, which means a standalone purchase won’t be an option for those not looking to buy the story DLC and only interested in the new characters. 

On top of the story expansion and new DLC fighters, Mortal Kombat 1 is also going to receive new animal-based Fatalities known as Animalities with a free update. Read more on that through here.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns launches on September 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. 

Dubbed Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, the story expansion will be set after the events of the base game, bringing a major new threat from another alternative timeline in the form of a ruthless Titan Havik, after which it once again falls to Liu Kang to rally the heroes of his New Era. Several fan-favourite characters are set to return, including the likes of Noob Saibot (who’s Bi-Han behind the mask), Cyrax, and Sektor. Check out the trailer below. 

In addition to a new story expansion, Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns will also include a Kombat Pack 2, which is set to bring six new DLC fighters. Meanwhile, the expansion’s release will also coincide with a free update that will add new animal-based Fatalities known as Animalities. Read more on that through here.

Pre-orders for the expansion are live now, with bonuses including four skins in the form of Wedding Scorpion, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Sub-Zero, Empress Mileena, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Noob Saibot.

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns launches on September 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It will retail for $49.99 on all platforms except the Switch, where it will be sold at a price of $39.99. 

Before that, series co-creator and game director Ed Boon teased what fans can look forward to, such as “kontinuing” the story, “future fighters,” and “big surprises.” The first bit points towards a reveal of the previously announced paid DLC, which could launch this year. Further details are unknown, but Boon teased last year that it would be similar to Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath expansion.

As for upcoming fighters, datamining reportedly points to the addition of series veterans like Noob Saibo, Cyrax and Sektor. Guest characters will allegedly include Terminator’s T-1000, Scream’s Ghostface and Conan from Conan the Barbarian. What could the surprises be? We’ll have to wait and find out.

Mortal Kombat 1 is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out our review of the base game here.

We can’t wait to show you what’s koming for #MortalKombat1 Year 2

– Kontinuing Story
– Future Fighters
– Big Surprises

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— Ed Boon (@noobde) July 25, 2024