Last time there were rules, and the heroes of Mortal Kombat were victorious in the great tournament. This time there are no rules. The evil emperor Shao Kahn has invaded our world seeking ultimate domination. He is determined to merge the two dimensions and claim Earth as his own.

Earth's only hope lies with the proven champions Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Princess Kitana, and Lord Rayden. Together with newcomers Jax, Jade, and Nightwolf, they face the awesome task of stopping Shao Kahn and his ruthless extermination squads from their dark conquest. Their challenge becomes an unrelenting roller coaster against an incredible assortment of inhuman fighters, terrifying creatures, and evil sorcery. They are Earth's last and only hope against...Annihilation.