Johnny Cage was free to move on to a higher existence in the heavens of reality.

The Lin Kuei clan was disbanded.

Queen Sindel remembers her past and took her rightful place ruling Edenia.

Jax and Sonya returned to the USA and formed the Outworld Investigation Agency. Sonya then went on a mission to capture the last surviving Black Dragon member, Jarek. Responsible for the death of millions, Reptile was banished to the Netherealm for committing genocide on many species. While in the Netherealm, Reptile became a general in Shinnok's Army of Darkness, along with Reiko.

Quan Chi made Scorpion an offer he could not refuse: his life, in exchange for his services as a warrior against the elder gods. Tanya, the daughter of Edenia's ambassador to new realms, invited refugees fleeing their own world into the safety of Edenia. Queen Sindel welcomed them into her realm but soon realized that one of them was none other than the fallen elder god, Shinnok, accompanied by his Army of Darkness, led by Quan Chi. The portal originated not from another living planet, but from the Netherealm itself. Quan Chi then held Princess Kitana captive. Hearing of the events, Liu Kang ventured into Edenia in hopes of rescuing her. Shinnok was ready to confront the elder gods once again. From Edenia, Shinnok waged a war on the true elder gods. Quan Chi lead Shinnok's Army of Darkness in the attack on the heavens. Reiko, believed to have been killed during this battle, soon resurfaced to return to his position as a general.

Raiden returned home to celebrate the victory over Shao Kahn, only to find his elders under attack. He became one of the last surviving gods of Earth.