This is the proper order to follow the story of the Mortal Kombat games.
In 1992, the first installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise became one of the most successful video games of all time, as its characters, gameplay, and stories impacted many players that used the consoles of the time. These features have earned MK a huge following over the years with each of its sequels.
Among so many Mortal Kombat video games it is very easy to get lost, but what you have to know to better understand the story is that split into two timelines. The first contains all the classic titles, from Mortal Kombat 1 to Mortal Kombat: Armaggedon, while the second timeline begins with Mortal Kombat 9 where a reboot is practically carried out. Next, we will explain in more detail how to follow the timeline.
How to play Mortal Kombat in chronological order
- first timeline
- second timeline
Mortal Kombat is an iconic franchise that has captivated millions of gamers with its intense action, memorable characters, and an epic story that develops over several decades. Definitely, following the Mortal Kombat timelines can be a challenge for many, but luckily, in the following information you can see how each of the installments of the franchise in chronological order.
first timeline
Mortal Kombat’s first timeline spans from humble beginnings, right up to its place as one of the biggest fighting game franchises of all time. In fact, with its first title, Mortal Kombat has left a indelible mark on history of video games.
Mortal Kombat 1
- Platform: SNES, Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear, Commodore Amiga, Xbox, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Master System Snes.
- Release date: 1992.
The first title of the franchise follow a warrior named Liu Kang that he must stop an evil sorcerer known as Shang Tsung, who manipulates weapons and allies himself with various villains to conquer the world through the universal fighting tournament called Mortal Kombat.
Mortal Kombat 2
- Platform: Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo, PS1 and PC.
- Release date: nineteen ninety five.
After finally defeating Shang Tsung, the Earth warriors are transported to Outworld to Mandatory participation in a second tournament of fight where the future of the Earth is put at stake, since Shao Kahn continues with the objective of conquering it.
Mortal Kombat 3
- Platform: Sega Game Gear, Master System, Mega Drive, GameCube, PS1, Xbox and PS2.
- Release date: 1992.
Shao Kanh reappears to invade Earthrealm (Earth) with an elaborate plan that takes more than 10,000 years in preparation. The villain manages to transfer his troops to said world to claim his wifewhich passed away under unknown circumstances and can only be revived by Shang Tsung on Earthrealm.
Mortal Kombat 4
- Platform: PS1, N64 and PC
- Release date: 1997.
Everything starts when Quan Chi tries to free Shinnok from his Netherrealm prison (hell) to unleash his powers on the protectors of Earth. From here, Raiden and his warriors must face this new threat to prevent the extinction of all beings on Earthrealm.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
- Platform:
- Release date: 2002.
Shang Tsung and Quan Chi join forces to resurrect an ancient army in order to conquer Outworld and Earthrealm. Therefore, several conflicts between the sides and the warriors set out to defeat these villains before it’s too late.
Mortal Kombat: Deception
- Platform: PS2, NGC and Xbox.
- Release date: 2004.
Right after the events of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Outworld and Earthrealm prevail until the Dragon King Onaga arrives, who with his powers and the use of his troops plans to conquer all the kingdoms, taking advantage of the fact that there is no no enemy like Shang Tsung and Quan Chi that I can stop it.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
- Platform: PS2, Xbox and Wii.
- Release date: 2006 and 2007.
It is practically a continuation of Mortal Kombat: Deception, where a final battle is underway that will decide the fate of all kingdoms.
second timeline
the second timeline presents new challenges and major gameplay improvements that have appealed to both old and new fans. It was practically done a reboot in Mortal Kombat 9 And it is the events that have continued to the present day, with Mortal Kombat 12 being the next title in the franchise.
Mortal Kombat 9
- Platform: PS3, 360 and PC.
- Release date: 2011.
The story of Mortal Kombat 9 picks up on the events of the first game in the series and restarts them with an updated narrative and improved as a kind of reboot. Here the warriors aim to defend their respective kingdoms and prevent Shao Kahn from gaining the power he seeks. The plot also features time travel and alternate events that change the course of history, leading to a thrilling conclusion where heroes must unite to save the universe from total destruction.
Mortal Kombat-X
- Platform: PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
- Release date: 2015.
It is positioned 25 years after Mortal Kombat 9, where the kingdoms remain at peace due to the disappearance of Shao Kahn. However, a new villain rises, for Shinnok summons his army from the underworld and warriors who previously passed away to use to conquer Earth.
Mortal Kombat 11
- Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google Stadia.
- Release date: 2019.
the plot begins before the end of Mortal Kombat X, here Raiden is in charge of decapitating Shinnok after having absorbed the evil energy from the jinsei source, thus becoming someone ruthless. However, a new enemy watches the events of the timelines of all Mortal Kombat ninjas and that is Kronika, who is Shinnok’s mother and tries to take revenge for the death of his son.