Fujin, Tanya, Quan Chi and Shinnok were the only ones that really stood out in MK4. These are the only 4 from MK4 whl need to continue on.

Reiko has potential. They are making him a great charaxter in the komics and I wouldnt mind him returning. I just dont know what they can do with his moveset. War hammer? Shurikens?

Kai has always been meh. He was decent in MK4 but oh god he was terrible in Armageddon. I might go as far to say he was the worst character in Armageddon. His armor was terrible. He could be revamped but he is pretty boring and one of MKs most forgettable characters. Jarek is more memorable lol. His moveset could involve the spiked club and capoeria.

Jarek- He was just a clone in MK4. However, I dont think too many people payed attention to him in Armageddon and he did have a completely new moveset with ropes and an ax. He was actually decent in Armageddon. I dont think he will ever be playable again because there are too many negative connotations with him. I could maybe except him returning but I highly doubt it.


In all honesty, the only 3D characters I expect to return (besides Quan Chi, Shinnok, Tanya and Kenshi) are Fujin, Li Mei, Frost, Bo Rai Cho, Havik, Hotaru and Sareena.

Kira could maybe return. She could be Kanos cassie.

Ashrah, Nitara, and Dairou are often forgotten so idk about them.

MK4 was bad even for its time. How did MK4 try something new? Beyond being "3D", it played like a dumbed down MK3. MKD's biggest fault is its laughably broken gameplay, but MKD at least had enough single player fluff to make up for it. I like MKD, just not as a fighting game.