The Mortal Kombat franchise is entering a new era, as depicted in a fresh trailer that reveals a familiar face in Geras as one of the confirmed playable characters for Mortal Kombat 1.
The revelation of Geras is particularly intriguing as he is the first unique character from Mortal Kombat 11 to be confirmed for the upcoming fighting game, signifying an evolution in the franchise's narrative direction.
In any case, Geras' arrival is unexpected based on the earlier leaks. More importantly, the latest trailer confirms that Mortal Kombat 1 is effectively a sequel to Mortal Kombat 11 - Liu Kang uses his newfound god-like powers to shape the universe to his own liking, but it might have come with unforeseen consequences, as warned by Geras.
Geras, known as the guardian of the Hourglass, has taken on a significantly different role from his initial introduction as an antagonist in Mortal Kombat 11. Following the demise of his former master Kronika, the previous Keeper of Time, Geras is now an "ally" of Liu Kang. The character's powers, centered around time manipulation, remain as formidable as ever, offering an array of devastating moves that can suspend opponents in time and inflict serious damage.
