
Mortal Kombat creator, Ed Boon, has expressed that if a spin-off game were to be created, it would "without a doubt" focus on Scorpion and Sub-Zero. These characters have been pivotal to the series since its inception in 1992, with their rivalry playing a major role in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot movie and its upcoming sequel.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks was originally released in 2005 for PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox. The game features Liu Kang and Kung Lao in a beat 'em up style, differing from the main series' fighting game genre.

The original Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks game was released in 2005 for PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox platforms.