What is a Quitality in Mortal Kombat 1? (MK1)

Wondering how to do a Quitality in Mortal Kombat 1? NetherRealm Studios has always been known for its gory special moves that bring video game violence to new heights. And while players new to Mortal Kombat may have heard of fatalities and brutalities, there’s another move that belongs in that category.

It’s a recent addition but this act of violence is just as gory and absurd as the game’s other fatal moves. Before you head into a multiplayer match to witness a quitality, here’s the Mortal Kombat 1 roster to help you decide which character to pick. And if you need a primer on how gory things can get, here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 fatality list.

What is a Quitality in Mortal Kombat 1?

A Quitality is performed by a character when they quit in the middle of a Mortal Kombat 1 match. This can also be caused by a disconnection. If an opponent ragequits or if you do so, this will trigger a Quitality. It’s odd to see such a gruesome act, especially since the characters perform it on themselves. Players have spotted two Quitalities so far.

The first quitality involves the character snapping their own neck. The second one causes them to explode into bits of meat. None of them require any specific input. As long as an opponent quits mid-match, you’ll get to see a Quitality. This means that you can only experience this in an online match. An AI opponent isn’t going to quit midway. 

Quitalities were first introduced in Mortal Kombat X. Mortal Kombat 11 also had players dying to a giant rock spike if they quit in rage. It’s similar to Mortal Kombat: Deception’s Hara-Kiri move. Fans have been talking about quitalities on Twitter since the MK1 stress test and the Mortal Kombat 1 beta in August. The online stress test, while limited to a few players, still gave players a good idea of what to expect from a quitting player in an online multiplayer match. 

After extensive hands-on time in our Mortal Kombat 1 review, we can say that MK1 offers solid online experiences for both classic and new fans. With unique fatality animations and a reboot that sticks to resemblances from earlier titles, it’s a solid pick for fighting fans this year. The game breaks new ground in the visuals department across PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S. and Nintendo Switch in September. As for the last one, it has its share of issues.

That covers what you need to know about a Quitality in Mortal Kombat 1. Ed Boon and the developers did a great job in reworking what is usually a frustrating experience. Here’s our Mortal Kombat 1 tips guide if you’re just getting accustomed to the refined combat. And here are the best controller settings for Mortal Kombat 1 if you’re playing it with a controller.

What is Quitality in MK?

A Quitality is a finishing move in MK1.

Does a Quitality count as a win?

Yes, a Quitality counts as a win for the opponent in MK1.