He definitely needs to make an appearance soon or I fear for his inclusion. He's my favourite character and has so much potential. Also, he's so unique and different than any other character, I found it very difficult to understand why people dislike him so much. Forget the lackey, forget his story, the idea of a monster with blades coming out of his arms is just brutal and totally fits this MK. People complain about too many regular humans and want many generic characters fighting and appearance wise over a freak and classic guy like Baraka, just really boggles my mind.

I wouldn't be surprised if he dies in the Netherrealm War. The Outworld Civil War takes place after that, so it's possible. Maybe Kung Lao will still slice him down the middle, haha.

I can't see Baraka sitting MKX out though. I doubt he'll make the initial roster, but I'm willing to wager he's either already in the Kombat Pack or will be DLC later on.

He either died in MKX in the Netherrealm War(but in the initial roster), or he will be DLC