Another Bloody Fatality Revealed in Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat, one of the most iconic fighting series in gaming history, still delivers bloody surprises even after 33 years. Series legend Daniel Pesina has uncovered a previously hidden Liu Kang fatality scene from the original game in 1992. This scene was filmed during the game’s production but was not subsequently added to the game.
Mortal Kombat Liu Kang’s Lost Fatality Revealed
Pesina played a key role in the series’ creation, both as Johnny Cage and as a martial artist who donned the masks of characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile. In a video shared on his Facebook account, Pesina shared a nostalgic memory with fans, saying, “Not every move made it into the game… Here’s one of the unused fatalities. What would you call this fatality if it had been added?”
In the clip, Liu Kang performs a butterfly kick-like move that begins with a rapid spin and knocks out his enemy with a single strike. Players immediately began naming the move on social media. Suggestions like “Tornado Kick,” “Hammerheel,” and “Shaolin Headshot” emerged. While none of these names are official, they once again showcased the creative energy of Mortal Kombat fans.
This isn’t the first time footage from the series’ original era has surfaced. In 2021, Ed Boon, the series’ co-creator, shared archival footage from the filming of Scorpion’s legendary “Get over here!” spear attack. Back then, due to limited memory, every frame of animation was crucial. Boon explained the technical challenges of the era, saying, “We had so little memory that we couldn’t even record the victim’s reactions separately. We were reusing existing animations.”
This newly discovered missing fatality reminds us once again why Mortal Kombat has become legendary. This pivotal period in gaming history was shaped by the courage of a group of creative individuals who pushed the boundaries of limited technology. Liu Kang’s “lost fatality” reminds us of one truth: The magic behind Mortal Kombat isn’t just the blood and gore—it’s also the spontaneity, passion, and creativity that shape the history of gaming.
