"He Plays A Different Role": Scorpion's "Essential" Mortal Kombat 2 Arc & Sub-Zero Feud Teased By Creator

The legendary rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero is set to continue throughout Mortal Kombat 2, with the original game’s co-creator offering insight into the former’s role in the upcoming sequel. Based on the hit video game franchise of the same name, 2021’s Mortal Kombat reboot first introduced Shōgun’s Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi, a warrior of the Shirai Ryu clan in feudal Japan who was killed by a rival clan member, Bi-Han (Sub-Zero). Following his death, Hanzo’s soul was condemned to the Netherrealm, where his desire for vengeance saw him transform into the Hellfire-wielding Scorpion.