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 that strongly resemble 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 particularly noteworthy because it includes animations for recently added DLC characters like Ghostface, suggesting their implementation is imminent rather than discarded. InfiniteNightZ stated, "After seeing that they're adding it to the downloaded roster now, I think it's highly possible."

Further fueling this speculation, InfiniteNightZ noted that the game's code refers to these animations as "Quitalities," the quick-fire finishers triggered by player quits 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 after InfiniteNightZ's findings were publicized. A tweet from Interloko confirmed this, noting only Omniman and Conan appear to lack these animations.

While this evidence is compelling, it's crucial to remember that neither NetherRealm nor Warner Bros. Games has officially announced Quitalities for Mortal Kombat 1.

The recent addition of a secret fight with Floyd, the pink ninja, and the community's collaborative effort to decipher his unlock conditions, highlight the game's ongoing engagement. Fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of the T-1000 guest character and the possibility of further DLC, though confirmation remains pending from NetherRealm.