Mortal Kombat 1 announced the Khaos Reigns expansion, set to release on September 24, 2024. The expansion will introduce six new DLC fighters with Animalities, offering fresh content for fans. Despite recent updates, Xbox players continue to report ongoing issues with the game.
Khaos reigns unveiled at comic-con
NetherRealm Studios, the developer of Mortal Kombat 1, revealed the Khaos Reigns expansion during the Year 2 panel at San Diego Comic-Con. This expansion will be released on September 24, 2024, and include six new DLC characters. The characters will have unique animations and additional content, enhancing the gameplay experience. This follows a trend set by previous Mortal Kombat games, similar to Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath DLC.
The new expansion, Khaos Reigns, will add six new fighters to the game. The characters include Cyrax, Noob Saibot, Sektor, Conan the Barbarian, Ghost Face, and the T-1000. These latest additions are reminiscent of the first Kombat Pack released in 2023, which featured characters like Homelander, Omni-man, Ermac, Peacemaker, Takeda, and Quan Chi.
Animalities and character releases
NetherRealm Studios introduced Animalities in the new expansion. Animalities are a variation of the game’s iconic finishing moves, Fatalities. This feature allows characters to transform into animals before performing brutal and gory finishing moves on their opponents. However, while the announcement detailed the new characters, the specific release dates for Conan the Barbarian, Ghost Face, and the T-1000 were not provided.
The inclusion of Animalities offers players a new layer of strategic gameplay and a fresh twist on the traditional Fatalities. Each character’s unique animal transformation promises to deliver a visually stunning and intense experience for players.
Ongoing issues for Xbox players
Despite the excitement surrounding the new expansion, Xbox players have continued to report issues with the game. Mortal Kombat 1 rolled out updates on July 23rd to patch various bugs affecting the game. These patches included fixes for bugs impacting some game characters and specific issues experienced by Xbox players. One of the critical fixes addressed the Xbox Series S|X online matchmaking crash, which had prevented Xbox players from playing the game seamlessly online.
NetherRealm Studios provided a workaround for the Xbox issues on their support page and assured players that a permanent fix is in the works. However, despite these efforts, many Xbox players have continued expressing dissatisfaction on social media. Several players reported being kicked out of online matches, with one player, MauricioDittri1, stating that they have been unable to “play a single online match since the patch came out.”
NetherRealm Studios is working to resolve these issues to ensure a smooth gaming experience for all players. The studio’s commitment to addressing these bugs highlights their dedication to improving the game and responding to player feedback.
The Khaos Reigns expansion brings exciting new content to Mortal Kombat 1, with six new DLC fighters and the introduction of Animalities. While Xbox players face challenges, NetherRealm Studios is actively working to fix these issues, aiming to provide a better gaming experience for all. The expansion’s release on September 24, 2024, is highly anticipated by the Mortal Kombat community, eager to explore the new characters and features.