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 addition of Hara-Kiri Fatalities, rebranded as Quitalities, in a future update.

Redditor InfiniteNightZ shared a video showcasing what appear to be Hara-Kiri animations within the game's files. Hara-Kiri finishers, a self-inflicted fatality first seen in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004), allow defeated players to end their own lives spectacularly. The video notably includes animations for recently added DLC characters like Ghostface, bolstering the theory of an upcoming implementation rather than scrapped content. InfiniteNightZ stated, "After seeing that they're adding it to the downloaded roster now, I think it's highly possible."

Further supporting this, InfiniteNightZ noted that the animations are referenced in the game's code as "Quitalities," instant finishers triggered by player quit in multiplayer matches, a feature present in previous Mortal Kombat titles. "They are listed as Quitalities, there's still hope," they added.

Independent verification came from prominent Mortal Kombat 1 dataminer Interloko, who discovered additional Hara-Kiri animations following InfiniteNightZ's discovery. Interloko's tweet confirmed the presence of these animations, with only Omniman and Conan seemingly lacking them.

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 Floyd (pink ninja) fight and the community's collaborative efforts to uncover its unlock conditions highlight the game's ongoing engagement. With the upcoming T-1000 guest character and the potential for more DLC on the horizon (unconfirmed by NetherRealm), the future of Mortal Kombat 1 remains brimming with possibilities.