
Mortal Kombat 1 Expansion Pack
MK1: Khaos Reigns
Release Date: September 24, 2024
An expansion to the fighting game from 2023. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns features a new story mode, focusing on the arrival of Lord Havik from an alternate timeline. It also contains Kombat Pack 2 with Noob Saibot, Conan, Ghostface and T-1000 among new characters.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is an add-on to the fighting game titled Mortal Kombat 1 released in 2023. The expansion enriches the base version of the game with a continuation of the main plot and also features Kombat Pack 2 - a set of new playable characters. Both the original game and its add-on were developed by the NetherRealm studio, also known thanks to Injustice.
The expansion continues the story of the main heroes in the renewed universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. His New Era once again faces a threat when the ruthless Lord Havik and his army arrive from an alternate timeline. The antagonist has only one goal - to introduce complete anarchy. Liu Kang must once again gather warriors who will face the danger.
In Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns we still participate in extremely brutal fights that are the hallmark of the series. The expansion does not introduce changes to the gameplay, instead focusing on expanding the group of heroes.
The DLC once again allows us to play as characters known from previous installments of the Mortal Kombat series. One of them is Noob Saibot, who cooperates with the main antagonist and uses his dark doppelgangers in battle. In Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns there are also female versions of Cyrax and Sektor, who use modern technology. The cast is complemented by iconic movie characters, namely Ghostface from Scream, T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Conan the Barbarian. The movie characters are played by actors known from the big screen, namely Roger L. Jackson, Robert Patrick, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In addition, it is possible to perform a special finishing attack called an Animality, known from the third installment of the series. After triggering it, the victorious character takes the form of a huge animal (like a mantis, a hyena, or a scorpion), to then deal with the rival in a bloody way. This feature was made available for the owners of base Mortal Kombat 1 as part of a free update. It became unlocked on the day of the DLC premiere.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is a non-standalone add-on, so it requires the base game to run. It is worth mentioning that the content of Kombat Pack 2 is available exclusively in a set with the expansion.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Age restrictions: 18+
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System Requirements for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6600 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 / 8 GB Radeon RX 590 or better, 140 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 11 GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 XT or better, 140 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Video Game.
Saving Content: 4 / 5 by Scott Ellison II
For $50, Khaos Reigns expansion does not live up to the standards set by Mortal Kombat 1. The game as a whole is the best its ever been, and if you haven’t played MK1 yet, now’s a great time to jump in with a complete story. As an epilogue to the MK1 story, it does not stand on its own, and after the credits roll there’s only Invasions mode to compete in. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns ends the story in an abrupt way that’s rather unsatisfying for what came before it.
GGRecon: 3 / 5 by Lloyd Coombes
It's hard to talk about Khaos Reigns without having that price tag in mind. For L39/$39 it's simply too lean, relying on the promise of an eclectic mix of characters to come and some long-awaited roster additions to add value to a very short and mostly forgettable story add-on.
MonsterVine: 3.5 / 5 by Spencer Legacy
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is a pleasant enough expansion to the latest Mortal Kombat game. The new characters are a blast to use and the story, while somewhat all over the place, has enough fun moments to be worth a go. If you didn’t dig Mortal Kombat 1 already, this expansion won’t change your mind, but it’s a good time for those who are already into the title.
Average score from votes.