New Delhi, July 21: Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios has reportedly announced layoffs. The studio behind popular games like Mortal Kombat and Injustice 2 has reportedly laid off its mobile team, resulting in the shutting down of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught. Developers from NetherRealm Studios shared on LinkedIn that they have been laid off. It seems like the company is making job cuts, especially to its mobile team. One of the employees affected by this layoff reportedly mentioned that the whole mobile team at NetherRealm Studios has been completely shut down.

As per a report of Benzinga, NetherRealm Studios disbands its mobile team and shutting down Mortal Kombat: Onslaught. NetherRealm developers have also shared their experiences on LinkedIn, indicating that the entire mobile team has been laid off, according to a report of IGN. The team was responsible for live services across several games, including Mortal Kombat Mobile and Injustice 2. The official statement from the Mortal Kombat: Onslaught on their X account expressed gratitude to fans for their support and enthusiasm. Amdocs Layoffs: Software Firm To Lay Off Around 3,000 Employees Amid Restructuring Plans; Check Details.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Will Close Its Operations in October

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Will Shut Down on October 21, 2024

A post shared by Mortal Kombat: Onslaught on X on July 19, mentioned “We are sorry to inform you that Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will close its operations in October. It has been an honor creating this game for our Kommunity, and we appreciate the enthusiasm from our fans. “ Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will be shutting down its operation on October 21, 2024, and the game will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on July 22, 2024. Layoffs in US: Despite Employers Adding Jobs, More People in United States Apply for Jobless Benefits Amid Rising Layoffs, Struggle To Land Job.

On July 20, they shared another post that mentioned, “Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will shut down on 10/21/24. The game will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on 7/22/24, with in-game purchases disabled on 8/23/24. Players can enjoy the game until 10/21/24. It has been an honor creating this game for our Kommunity.” As per reports, Warner Bros. will provide support for both Mortal Kombat Mobile and Injustice 2 on mobile platforms.

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