Earth. Early in the 21st Century. Much has changed since the last Mortal Kombat. A universe that was once balanced by a system based on honour and tradition is now governed by chaos and deceit. Dark forces from sinister realms have begun invading Earth. The only warriors who could possibly meet this challenge are the Defenders of the Realm.

The Secret of Quan Chi – Quan Chi, a free-roaming sorcerer versed in the dark arts, uses an ancient gem to turn our heroes against one another.