WhenMortal Kombat 1hit shelves back in September of last year, it was met with quite a bit of praise from critics, currently sitting at an impressive 84 on OpenCritic.Mortal Kombat 1’s blockbuster story mode, varied roster, and intriguing new Invasions mode offered plenty of content on day one, but that content has since become a bit stale.
With the lack of a Krypt mode, a severe lack of online modes compared to past entries and its direct competition, and the most aggressive monetization the franchise has seen thus far,Mortal Kombat 1’s legacy has certainly soured over time. But developer NetherRealm is hoping it can bring fans back with a new expansion. Titled Khaos Reigns,Mortal Kombat 1’s paid story expansionis set to release on July 06, 2025, and though its entry price is high, fans should get a lot of bang for their buck.
What Fans Can Expect to See From Mortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns Expansion
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Adds A New Chapter to the Story
One-half ofMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns DLC is its new story content, which is set to continue the narrative of Liu Kang’s new universe. This DLC ties in directly withMortal Kombat 1’s mid-credits scene, in which a powerful Titan version of the fighter Havik marched his way menacingly onto screen, and claimed that the next time there’s a multiversal battle, the fighting will never end.
Based on the recently released trailer,Mortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns DLC will see thisTitan Havikattempt to spread anarchy across Liu Kang’s timeline, forcing the Fire God to once again summon his champions to aid him in battle. During the chaos, Havik tortures Bi-Han, turning him into a new version of Noob Saibot. Along the way, new versions of Sektor and Cyrax also join the fight.
While the length ofMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns story expansion hasn’t been officially revealed, fans can probably expect it to have a similar runtime toMortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath DLC. This means Khaos Reigns' story could feature around 5–8 chapters, and take around 3–4 hours to complete, around half the length ofMortal Kombat 1’s main story.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns will retail for $49.99, giving fans both the story expansion and second Kombat Pack. Or, for $59.99, fans can get the Khaos Reigns Bundle, which also includes the previously released Kombat Pack 1.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Adds Six New Fighters
The other half ofMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns DLC is the six new playable fighters it’s bringing to the table. On launch day, players who’ve purchased Khaos Reigns will instantly unlock Cyrax, Sektor, and Noob Saibot, all of whom will seemingly play major roles in the DLC’s story. Three guest fighters –Conan the Barbarian,Terminator 2’s T-1000, andScream’s Ghostface– are also included inMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns expansion, though they’ll appear in the game at a later, currently unspecified date.
It’s also interesting to note thatMortal Kombat 1’s Khaos Reigns DLC seemingly isn’t adding anymore Kameo fightersto the game’s roster. Kameo fighters have been a fairly controversial aspect ofMK1since even before its launch, so it’s interesting to see that they aren’t a part of this expansion. Though recent rumors have suggested NetherRealm is waiting to release a handful more for the game’s unconfirmed Kombat Pack 3.
