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 code. Hara-Kiri finishers, self-inflicted fatalities introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deception, allow defeated players to end their own lives spectacularly. The discovery is significant because these animations include recently added DLC characters like Ghostface, bolstering the likelihood of their inclusion. InfiniteNightZ stated, "After seeing they're adding it to the downloaded roster now, I think it's highly possible."

The dataminer further speculated that these animations will be implemented as Quitalities, a term used in the game's code. Quitalities are instant finishers triggered when a player quits a multiplayer match, a feature present in previous Mortal Kombat titles. InfiniteNightZ commented, "They are listed as Quitalities, there's still hope."

Following this discovery, prominent Mortal Kombat 1 dataminer Interloko unearthed additional Hara-Kiri animations, confirming the findings. [Tweet embedded here: https://twitter.com/interloko/status/1626000000000000000 (replace with actual tweet link if available)]

While this evidence is compelling, neither NetherRealm Studios nor Warner Bros. Games has officially announced Quitalities for Mortal Kombat 1.

The game recently saw renewed interest with the addition of a secret Floyd (pink ninja) fight and the community's collaborative effort to uncover its unlock conditions. Fans also eagerly anticipate the arrival of the T-1000 guest character and the possibility of further DLC, though no official confirmation exists.