NetherRealm Studios Shuts Down Mobile Division, Laying Off Over 50 Employees

The Chicago-based developer, known for Mortal Kombat and Injustice, has disbanded its mobile team, affecting numerous live service titles.

Quality assurance analyst Tony Lazzara and animator Elizabeth Ramirez are among those laid off.
NetherRealm's mobile team worked on titles like Mortal Kombat Mobile, Injustice 2, and Mortal Kombat Onslaught.
The layoffs come despite recent updates and content additions to Mortal Kombat Mobile.
Warner Bros. Games, NetherRealm's parent company, has not issued an official statement on the layoffs.
The gaming industry has seen a surge in layoffs, with nearly 11,000 jobs lost this year.