Board Thread:Mortal Kombat (Alternate Timeline)/@comment-26339133-20150427183819/@comment-24938557-20150731204918

We don't have confirmation, but it's possible that Armageddon is something which can't be averted. Shao Kahn's death does not mean it will not happen, it means he would not win. By the way, it has to happen soon, since Shujinko is still around (he's in the MKX Comics, and is probably under the influence of Damashi) and Retpile is still around as well.

Also, Taven could always officially win, therefore everyone would be saved. What can happen which would be worse is that if Kenshi's end turns true, Taven would be corrupted, because he was awakened prematurely.