In Liu Kang's own words, Mortal Kombat 1 is a "blank canvas." After becoming the new Keeper of Time at the end of Mortal Kombat 11, the new God of Fire used the powerful Hourglass to reshape the histories and destinies of several key Mortal Kombat characters. But what really drove internet chatter was how he reshaped their look.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/mk1-best-character-glow-ups/