Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios officially announce Mortal Kombat X, revealing the game's existence and initial details.
Mortal Kombat X is released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows, introducing new characters and gameplay mechanics to the franchise.
Warner Bros. announces Mortal Kombat XL, an expanded version of Mortal Kombat X including all downloadable content and additional features.
Mortal Kombat XL is released, featuring all previously released DLC characters and skins, offering a complete package of Mortal Kombat X content.
The Black Dragon Clan, a notorious criminal organization, grows in power and influence in the Outworld and Earthrealm.
Earthrealm's champions defeat emperor Shao Kahn, securing a period of relative peace and preventing Outworld's invasion.
The children of the original warriors—such as Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs, and Takeda Takahashi—begin their training and prepare to defend Earthrealm.
Kotal Kahn rises to power as the new emperor of Outworld but faces internal strife and challenges to his rule.
A formidable faction called the revenants, led by Quan Chi and corrupted warriors like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, orchestrate chaos on Earth.
Shinnok is ultimately defeated and banished back to the Netherrealm following the climactic events involving the new generation fighters.
Sonya Blade establishes a specialized task force to hunt down threats and defend Earthrealm from Outworld incursions.
Cassie Cage, daughter of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, asserts herself as a leader in Earthrealm's defense forces.
