With his Shaolin temple in ruins, Liu Kang journeys into the Outworld, enters Shao Kahn's tournament and unleashes a fury that does not end until defeat of Shao Kahn.

Liu Kang then returns to the seclusion of his Shaolin temple.

A former Shaolin Monk alongside Liu Kang, Kung Lao also grieves the loss of their Shaolin brothers.

He realizes that his ultimate fate lies within the dark realm of the Outworld. He defeats his Outworld opponents until he emerges the supreme champion.

After disappearing from the set of his latest movie, Cage finally resurfaces. He used all his knowledge and experiences as a fighter to end the Outworld menace.

Now heralded as a true hero, Cage receives the respect he rightfully deserves.

Reptile has always loyally served as Shang Tsung's protector - while maintaining a very low profile in the first tournament he discovered Tsung's plot to force the remaining members of his near extinct race into slavery under Shao Kahn's rule. Reptile then devises a plan of his own.

When Sub-Zero failed to return from the Shaolin tournament and rumor of Shang Tsung's survival reached the Lin Kuei clan, they immediately sent another assassin to complete the task. This new warrior is actually the younger brother of the original Sub-Zero.

Shang Tsung not only turns against and defeats both Kintaro and Shao Kahn, he also takes over their rule of the Outworld. With Shao Kahn's armies at his command, he finally unbalances the Furies, and weakens the dimensional gates between the Outworld and the Earth Realm.

Through her years of working as an assassin, Kitana has learned many secrets, especially about her own past. She finds that Mileena is not her twin but a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. She learns that her parents were former rulers of the Outworld overthrown by Shao Kahn.

Jax finds Sonya held captive alongside their arch enemy Kano. Her only chance of escape is by Jax entering Shao Kahn’s contest. With fierce determination he catches the Outworld Warriors off guard and Wins the Tournament bringing Shao Kahn’s rule to a crashing hault.

Once thought to be Kitana's twin sister Mileena is actually a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung.

With Shao Kahn suspicious of Kitana's motives, Mileena seizes the opportunity to attack Kahn and his minions.

Known for his unpredictable actions and wild fits of anger Baraka goes on a rampage.

After defeating the Earth warriors, he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro and finally Shao Kahn himself.

Upon learning of Sub-Zero's reappearance, Scorpion enters Shao Kahn's tournament. He witnesses Sub-Zero spare the life of an opponent and realizes that this is not the same Sub-Zero who murdered him so long ago. He lets the ninja live and goes on to defeat the Outworlders in their unholy contest.

Familiar with Shang Tsung's lies and Shao Kahn's brutality, Raiden accepts their challenge to compete in an Outworld tournament. He is well aware of their scheme to unbalance the furies and invade the Earth realm. Raiden vows to use all his might to end their treachery.