Mortal Kombat 1 continues to surprise fans, and this time, data miners have unearthed something truly nostalgic: full Hara-Kiri animations for every character in the game.
A Throwback to the 3D Era of Mortal Kombat
Hara-Kiri, a self-inflicted finishing move introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004), allowed defeated players to take themselves out before their opponent could finish them off. Now, thanks to data miners, it seems Mortal Kombat 1 might bring this iconic mechanic back.
Hara-Kiri Moves Discovered
Recently uploaded to Reddit, a video showcases every character’s unique Hara-Kiri animation. Interestingly, the footage doesn’t depict the moves occurring at the traditional finisher stage. This could mean that MK1 might allow players to trigger Hara-Kiri when their health is critically low, adding a new strategic layer to matches.
Not the Same as Quitality
Unlike the existing Quitality, triggered when an opponent leaves an online match, these Hara-Kiri animations are unique to each fighter. This discovery has sparked excitement and speculation within the community, especially as NetherRealm Studios and WB Games have yet to address the leak.
Potential Future Update or Scrapped Feature?
Whether Hara-Kiri will be part of a future update or remains an abandoned concept is still unknown. However, the existence of full animations suggests that Ed Boon and his team may have something special planned for Mortal Kombat 1.
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