The tournament begins… and Earthrealm’s fate hangs by a thread.

After the bloody events of the first battle, Earth’s champions have tasted both victory and devastating loss. But Shang Tsung’s defeat was only the beginning. As the realms prepare for the official Mortal Kombat tournament, new warriors emerge — each deadlier than the last — with their powers tested in battles where every strike could mean life or death.

Cole Young, Sonya Blade, and Liu Kang must rally their allies, forging uneasy alliances with warriors like Johnny Cage, Kitana, and Kung Lao’s spirit, as Outworld unleashes its fiercest champions yet: Mileena, Shao Kahn, and the terrifying sorcerer Quan Chi. Old rivalries ignite, friendships fracture, and secrets of the past are revealed in fire and blood.

With the tournament rules binding them to honor but not mercy, every fight pushes the warriors closer to destiny. For Earthrealm to survive, they must not only master their skills — they must embrace the legacy of Mortal Kombat.