The mod, dubbed "Kratos: God of Chaos," was initially met with skepticism by the Mortal Kombat community. However, as players began to experience Kratos' brutal gameplay and devastating combos, the mod quickly gained popularity.

Modders have developed various ways to integrate Kratos into the PC version of the Komplete Edition . These typically involve: How To Install Mortal Kombat 9 Mods (2011) On PC