"Well, it made a little more sense to have them dressed, especially if they’re going to be in combat. I don’t know how many people wear a bikini to a fight." - Ed Boon

Meantime
50-60 something Johnny Cage - shirtless
young Johnny Cage - shirtless
Jax - shirtless
Kano - shirtless
Geras - shirtless
Baraka - shirtless variant
Kollector - shirtless (backpack not a shirt)
Kabal('s burnt ass) - shirtless variant
Erron Black - shirtless (or damn near)
Lui Kang - shirtless
Shoa Khan - shirtless and pantsless (cloth)
Kotal Khan - shirtless and pantsless (cloth)

hell, even Scorpion and Subzero show off more skin than most the female outfits. And, to talk about practicality they gave cassie some super suit that doesn't even fit well with her character. And, every female is generally in a robe except for two which is the Cetrion (nature girl) and De-vorah (insect). They even changed Scarlet to unrecognizable and her character derives her powers from having peoples blood spill on her…

To be more blunt, if that was the step they decided to take, so be it, but don't say bullshit like the quote above and then turn around and do the exact opposite when it comes to the male characters. Hold up both portions equal and abide by your word. I'm just waiting to see mileena. If they didn't do her right, I'm not even going to buy the game…