Mortal Kombat 1 Dataminer Discovers Animations for Hara-Kiri Fatalities — and They Could Be Coming as Quitalities

A Mortal Kombat 1 dataminer has uncovered strong evidence suggesting the inclusion of Hara-Kiri Fatalities, rebranded as Quitalities, in a future update.

Redditor InfiniteNightZ shared a video showcasing animations strongly resembling Hara-Kiri finishers. These self-inflicted fatalities, initially seen in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004), allow defeated players to end their own lives spectacularly. The video, titled "Hara-Kiri & Exit Animations (- Liu Kang / Conan)," is noteworthy for including animations for recently added DLC characters like Ghostface, bolstering the likelihood of their implementation. InfiniteNightZ stated, "After seeing that they're adding it to the downloaded roster now, I think it's highly possible."

Further fueling speculation, InfiniteNightZ noted the animations are labeled "Quitalities" within the game's code. Quitalities, rapid finishers triggered by player quits in multiplayer matches, are a series staple. "They are listed as Quitalities, there's still hope," InfiniteNightZ commented.

Adding weight to this discovery, prominent Mortal Kombat 1 dataminer Interloko subsequently unearthed additional Hara-Kiri animations. A tweet from Interloko confirmed this, indicating only Omniman and Conan may lack these animations.

While exciting, it's crucial to remember that NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games haven't officially announced Quitalities for Mortal Kombat 1.

The recent addition of a secret fight featuring Floyd, the pink ninja, and the community's collaborative efforts to decipher his unlock conditions, have kept the game in the spotlight. The upcoming T-1000 guest character and potential future DLC further enhance anticipation, though confirmation from NetherRealm remains pending.