Kung Lao is confirmed to return in the Mortal Kombat X character list! The news came earlier than expected, and it's more than a mere character reveal. Finnish magazine "Paleeja" had in-depth coverage on the latest addition to the Mortal Kombat X character roster; Kung Lao is set to pull more deadly moves out of his brimmed hat.

Mortal Kombat X characters wouldn't be the same with the fan favorites, and Kung Lao is arguably the Ken Masters of the franchise. With the character confirmed to return, albeit older and unkempt, fans only have a handful left to anticipate until the April release date.

Kung Lao returns with new moves to unleash, which follows through on Ed Boons promise players will have three style variations to choose from on each character. The Finnish magazine preempted NetherRealm's plans of staggered reveals, practically leaking plenty of details on the game in a spread.

"Unfortunately we couldn't get to play the story mode yet at the studio visit, but the game's story jumps 25 or so years into the future from where MK9 ended. From what we've seen and heard the ruler of the Outworld is now Kotal Khan and Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade have a daughter called Cassie.

Even Scorpion has a new Sub Zero to face off against. The biggest question mark right now must be Kung Lao, who has proudly aged and seems to have escaped the last game's ending." (dualshockers.com)

Kung Lao's style variations are grounded on his hat. Tempest is an upgrade of the character's trademark spinning attack, with the hat serving as a barrier. Buzz Saw uses the razor edges of the hat as a projectile weapon, with improved control. Hat Trick offers potential for sick combos; Kung Lao can throw his hat and call it back anytime, catching the opponent off-guard.

Kung Lao is a welcome, though expected addition to the Mortal Kombat X character roster; it was previously rumored NetherRealm Studios has a ninja next in line for a reveal.