Mortal Kombat and Injustice Titles Thrown up in the Air With NetherRealm Studios Laying off Staff
NetherRealm Studios is going through a turbulent phase and putting games in danger.
It’s not going well for the Mortal Kombat series, as something is always there to create trouble. It’s almost time for Mortal Kombat 1 to bring its new content, but before that, Mortal Kombat Mobile gets bad news. NetherRealm Studios is laying off employees, putting a big question mark on the future of several renowned titles.
Laying off staff is a common trend that many big companies do when they suffer losses or go through hard times. Though there’s no information about this American developer going through losses, recent layoff news has come to light, leaving players worried about the future of some of its renowned titles.
NetherRealm Studios Has Closed the Mobile Game Team, Leaving Things Uncertain
NetherRealm Studios has created a lot of great titles, and its mobile game team used to create mobile versions of these games. While everything has been going well and players have been expecting new updates to enjoy, an update has altered things to a great extent.
On Wednesday morning, the Quality Assurance Analyst Software Developer from NetherRealm Studios, Tony Lazzara, posted about a piece of unfortunate news on LinkedIn, and wrote that NetherRealm Studios’ mobile gaming team has been shut down. This has put a group of talented people out of work.
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With this, he mentioned the live services of multiple games like Mortal Kombat Mobile, Injustice 2, and Mortal Kombat Onslaught. This statement has made players worried, specifically about the future of these games if the team is closed.
While some players have been curious whether it is a publicity stunt or something like that, another team member from NetherRealm’s mobile game team has confirmed this incident. Elizabeth Ramirez, an animator at NetherRealm Studios, has stated the exact thing.
NetherRealm Studios has stated nothing about this issue. There’s no official statement to clarify the reason behind the sudden layoffs. Though Mortal Kombat Mobile is in danger, Mortal Kombat 1 is still running successfully, and a new fighter is soon to join.
Mortal Kombat 1 Is Bringing an Old Fighter With a New Identity to Surprise Fans
In the Mortal Kombat series, Kombat Packs often bring new fighters to make the game exciting. In Mortal Kombat 1 as well, this thing is similar, and on Monday, NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Games announced a new fighter who’s making his way to the game almost nine years after his initial introduction.
If you are unaware, Mortal Kombat 1 is soon going to get Takeda Takahashi as a playable character. This character last appeared in Mortal Kombat X, and for players who have the Kombat Pack, this character will be accessible on July 23. However, players without the Kombat Pack need to wait a little longer, and they will get to purchase this new fighter on July 30.
Aside from his appearance, there’s something more exciting about this character. The reworked backstories that Mortal Kombat 1 has presented players with have changed the identity of Takahashi. While he was introduced as the son of Kenshi, he is now his cousin. This has made players more curious about his addition.
It’s still a few days before Takahashi will come to the game. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the massive success of EA Sports College Football 25. This game has taken the gaming world by storm during its early access.
