Arcana won't ever be mentioned again in the Mortal Kombat universe, promises sequel writer: "It kind of became our Midi-chlorians"
Jeremy Slater says "hardcore fans never responded to" Mortal Kombat's Arcana lore, so the franchise has scrapped it
Jeremy Slater says "hardcore fans never responded to" Mortal Kombat's Arcana lore, so the franchise has scrapped it
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