Conan the Barbarian comes to Mortal Kombat 1 on January 21

Mortal Kombat 1 is getting another DLC character in the Khaos Reigns Expansion pack. Conan the Barbarian will join the fight as a brand-new guest fighter in Mortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios announced. 

Featuring the likeness of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role of the title character, Conan the Barbarian comes to the Mortal Kombat 1 roster on January 21st. Those who own the Khaos Reigns Expansion will get early access then on January 28, Conan will be available to purchase for everyone. 

The new trailer highlights Conan’s formidable moveset, centered around his Atlantean sword. The skilled sword-wielder can execute complex maneuvers with this powerful weapon, including intricate sword spinning and his signature overhead chop, allowing him to defeat opponents with sheer strength.

One of Conan’s Fatalities is showcased, along with a tease of the fighter’s Animality—a brutal finishing move that transforms the character into a powerful bull to eliminate defeated opponents.

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.

In other Mortal Kombat 1 news, it will be a featured game at EVO 2025 for the first time along with other fighting games such as Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. It was also rumored that Mortal Kombat 1 future DLC has been cancelled meaning there will not be a Kombat Pack 3 nor a second story expansion. This would be due to how Khaos Reigns is selling poorly and Warner Bros. Games is not happy with the game’s performance. 

The Khaos Reigns DLC is available to purchase digitally across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Currently, Khaos Reigns includes a story expansion with playable fighters such as Cyrax, Sektor, Noobsaibot, Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, and lastly, T-1000 Terminator with a release date to be determined. 

What other fighters would you like to see join Mortal Kombat?