Mortal Kombat 2 (1993) builds on the story from the first game and expands the depth of the Mortal Kombat universe. The main storyline of this installment continues to focus on the Mortal Kombat tournament, which is organized for the purpose of conquering Earthrealm and its powers. This game introduces new combat elements and expands the universe further, building upon the events of the first game. Shang Tsung and Emperor Shao Kahn: Although defeated in the first Mortal Kombat tournament in Earthrealm, Shang Tsung, the sorcerer and tournament organizer, is given orders by Emperor Shao Kahn, the ruler of Outworld, to organize a new tournament in Mortal Kombat 2. The goal is for Outworld to finally conquer Earthrealm. Additionally, Shao Kahn plans to use the Mortal Kombat tournament as a means to merge Earthrealm with Outworld. Mortal Kombat 2 therefore centers around the threat from Outworld, which is trying to conquer Earthrealm through the second Mortal Kombat tournament. Key characters from both realms play significant roles in the battle to protect or destroy their respective worlds.