Warner Bros. Shuts Down Mortal Kombat: Onslaught After One Year

Warner Bros. Games has announced the discontinuation of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, exactly one year following its launch. The mobile game was delisted from both the Google Play Store and the App Store on July 22nd, 2024. For more detailed insights into the Mortal Kombat: Onslaught shutdown, continue reading.

Starting August 23rd, 2024, all in-game transactions within Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will be disabled. Players can continue to enjoy the game until October 21st, 2024. After this date, the game's servers will be shut down, marking the end of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.

The reasons behind the termination of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught remain undisclosed. However, recent developments at NetherRealm, including the closure of their mobile games division responsible for Mortal Kombat Mobile and Injustice, suggest a possible broader strategic shift that might impact other mobile titles from the same studio.

What About In-Game Purchases?

If you've made in-game purchases, you may be curious about the fate of your investments. Unfortunately, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have not yet provided details on refunds for in-game currency or customization items. They have promised to release more information soon, so keep an eye on their official X (Twitter) account for the latest updates on potential refunds.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, released in October 2023, was developed to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, announced in October 2022. This title stands out in the Mortal Kombat series as the fourth game to deviate from traditional fighting mechanics, blending action-adventure and RPG elements. It features intense combat combined with a cinematic storyline reminiscent of free-to-play mobile MOBAs. The game's narrative focuses on thwarting the fallen Elder God Shinnok's attempt to reclaim his power, with assistance from Raiden and a squad of fighters.

This concludes our coverage on the Mortal Kombat: Onslaught shutdown. Be sure to check out our other news, including the latest from Tennocon 2024 about Warframe: 1999 and upcoming developments!