Recent reports are claiming that yet another character has been announced for the upcoming 'Mortal Kombat X' title from NetherRealm Studios. By means of a rough translation of a press release sent to Finnish gaming magazine Pelaaja, Kung Lao is apparently a playable character in the game.

A user on the Test Your Might forum said that a fresh issue of the above mentioned magazine dated for January 1, 2015, contained an article about the game and subsequently the new character.

Stepping into the rough translation, one part of the text reads, "The biggest question mark right now must be Kung Lao, who has proudly aged and seems to have escaped the last game's ending."

Clearly 'Mortal Kombat X' developer Ed Boon has some serious plans for the classic character Kung Lao, who appeared in the retro 'Mortal Kombat II' game. Evidently, the character will come in the form of an elderly man who still possess the abilities of his youth.

For those that are unfamiliar with Kung Lao, he's best known for his razor sharp hat, which he uses to vanquish his enemies as well as protect himself.

In regards to what types of styles and forms the character will be able to take in 'Mortal Kombat X', user AeroGrunt on Events Hub provided the details. The forum post reads, The differences between Kung Lao's Tempest, Buzz Saw and Hat Trick variations happen to be the biggest ones yet. With Tempest Kung Lao uses more spinning attacks and has the ability to set his hat to spin around him as a shield of sorts."

Adding, "In his Buzz Saw variation his hat is sharpened with razor blade edges and allows the player to control his hat throws more. Hat Trick is the most experimental of the three, because you can throw and call back your hat at any point you want. This keeps the opponent on their toes, because the hat can extend combos."

Setting that aside, other reports about 'Mortal Kombat X' involve the changes NetherRealm studios plans to make with the game's multiplayer. In an interview with Ed Boon, the game creator said, "Basically each team gathers so called 'battle points' for their team, which decides how the game's menus look both in single and multiplayer."

"This way each player contributes to the entirety whether or not you prefer the social aspects or playing by yourself," he added.

While the release date of 'Mortal Kombat X' is still subject to change and delays, it currently rests at April 14, 2015.