Don’t watch the new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns unless you don’t mind blood and gore. You won’t even be able to count the number of heads ripped off and blood spurting, or bodies ripped in half with flying guts. But this is Mortal Kombat game, not Animal Crossing, so fans are ready. And they should also prepare for some familiar cinematic faces, including Ghostface from the Scream film series, Conan the Barbarian, and the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Robert Patrick, who played the T-1000, provided his likeness and voice for the Mortal Kombat version of his creepy, liquid metal, shape-shifting character, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s likeness was used for Conan.
Arnold Schwarzenegger played Conan the Barbarian in the films and his likeness was used for the character in the game.
“After fending off the invaders that jeopardized Fire God Liu Kang’s new era of peace, Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns expands the story campaign with an all-new cinematic tale,” Warner Bros. Games said. said in a press release. “When a dangerous threat arrives from an alternate timeline, led by the ruthless Titan Hawk whose sole mission is to plunge the realms into chaos, Liu Kang must rally his champions and place faith in his enemies to defeat this grave danger. Should they fail, the New Age will be reduced to anarchy.”
Actor Robert Patrick played the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. His likeness and voice were used in the game.
The update was revealed Friday at San Diego Comic-Con.
The movie-themed guest fighters are part of Kombat Pack 2, the new expansion for Mortal Kombat 1, which also features returning fighters Noob Saibot, Cyrax and Sektor.
“Do you like scary movies?” Ghostface asks in the game’s trailer, delivering his famous movie line.
Mortal Kombat 1 owners can pre-order the Khaos Reigns expansion now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $49.99 and on Nintendo Switch for $39.99.
The Story Expansion featuring Noob Saibot, Cyrax, and Sektor is available on September 24, but Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan the Barbarian will be released post-launch, with a one-week early access for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns owners. Kombat Pack 2 is not available as a standalone character bundle.
Owners of Mortal Kombat 1 can also pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Bundle on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $59.99 / €59.99 / AU$79.99 and on Nintendo Switch for $49.99 / AU$69.99, giving them immediate access to the previous Kombat Pack.
