The parting sands of time have revealed Liu Kang won't shape the new timeline of Mortal Kombat 1 on his own. The immortal automaton Geras made his stunning return in a character reveal trailer that teased more of his role in the coming saga. Read on to learn more details about his role and take in new character render art:

The ancient automaton Geras makes his return in the latest Mortal Kombat 1 character reveal trailer. A creation of the previous Keeper of Time, he convenes with the overseer of a new reality in dramatic new scenes. Take a look:

Mortal Kombat 1 is rapidly approaching its September release date, but August will be a month of hands-on previews as the fighting game reboot goes on tour, and offers official Beta Access in addition to live event previews. Save the date:

The story of the Umgadi -- an order of warrior priestesses who guard Outworld's royal family -- was introduced in a thrilling new trailer that spotlights Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka. The familiar characters have returned with all new origins, which see them harboring personal tragedies in new Mortal Kombat 1 character bios. Take a closer look:

Following a live presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, and the release of the Li Mei, Tanya & Baraka and Kombat Pack trailers; Warner Brothers has reportedly circulated an e-mail confirming contents from the announcements, including the identities of all first-wave downloadable characters, including Kameos. Read on for details:

The rumors of Mortal Kombat 1 download characters are true! A San Diego Comic-Con Kombat Pack trailer officially announced three klassic kombat characters alongside a trio of crossover guest fighters who are right at home with the SDCC celebrations! Watch:

A girl comes up to me and says 'How do you fight?' and I said: Umgadi. The girl was Tanya, and she's just one of the returning characters facing off against Li Mei in a San Diego Comic-Con trailer spotlighting the friends & foes of Outworld's newly introduced warrior priestesses. Watch:

NetherRealm Studios has set the next stop on the Mortal Kombat 1 promotional tour, officially announcing a live panel from the San Diego Comic-Con to end the working week! The developer promises you "won't want to miss" it as they delve into resetting the timeline.

Fans eager to get their hands on Mortal Kombat 1 a month before the official release will have another opportunity thanks to a confirmed playable build coming to Gamescom! The convention will provide a welcome opportunity for fans in Europe and signals the games' return to Germany. Read on:

The two latest additions to the Mortal Kombat 1 playable roster were revealed with an action-packed Lin Kuei trailer, but now you can get a more personal impression of Rain and Smoke with official biographies and render art. Check it out: