Upcoming Guest Fighter Available 21stJanuary as Part of Early Access for Expansion Owners
Warner Bros. Games today released a new Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns gameplay trailer spotlighting the upcoming downloadable content (DLC) guest fighter Conan the Barbarian, the towering Cimmerian warrior from the Conan the Barbarian (1982) film. Featuring the likeness of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of the title character, Conan the Barbarian will join the Mortal Kombat 1 roster on 21st January as part of the early access period for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Expansion owners, followed by wide availability for purchase on 28th January.
Born on a battlefield, Conan has become one of the most formidable warriors the world has ever seen through relentless toil and kombat. Sold into slavery after his parents are slain and village destroyed by the malevolent warlord Thulsa Doom, he is eventually freed by his master and embarks on a quest for vengeance, his journey culminating in the defeat of Doom, liberating thousands from his sorcerous grip. In Mortal Kombat 1, Conan stands ready to defend Earthrealm against the vile beings that mean to conquer it.
Conan’s distinct yet devastating moveset is on full display in the new trailer and is built around his iconic Atlantean Sword. The master blade-wielder can perform complex maneuvers with the imposing steel weapon, including his intricate sword spinning and signature overhead chop to take down opponents with brute force. The video also reveals one of Conan’s gruesome Fatalities and teases the fighter’s Animality, the brutal finishing move that morphs the character into a powerful bull to annihilate defeated opponents. The fan favorite Animalities are available now as a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 1 owners.
Additionally, program details for the Mortal Kombat 1 Pro Kompetition: Season 2 have now been announced, marking the return of the global esports program featuring Mortal Kombat 1. Kombatants of all ranks will have a chance to kompete for a cut of the $255,000 USD prize pool across a variety live, in-person events in North America, Latin America, South America, and Europe, as well as multiple online tournaments. Season 2 will begin with Pro Kompetition Mexico, an in-person event hosted in Mexico City on 22nd February, and the program will culminate at the Final Kombat World Championship, scheduled for September 2025. For more information or to register for an event, visit to the program’s online hub.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is a new expansion for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is available now digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, the Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), including a story expansion with playable fighters Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian (coming Jan. 21), and T-1000 Terminator (release date to be announced).
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