Is our favorite gore-fest in a fighting game series now in jeopardy?

Mortal Kombat and Injustice are franchises that people always seem to have an on-and-off relationship with. With some great and a few not-so-great titles, it feels like NetherRealm was never really able to establish its footing properly within the FGC and the larger gaming community.

Perhaps it's the byproduct of the same that we're witnessing today, as the studio's shocking decision to shut down one of its most significant cash-cow subsidiaries has fans wondering what's in store for the team's future.

It's only been a few days since the people behind Mortal Kombat teased fans with a potential spin-off, assuring people that the future of the franchise, and by extension, the studio, is as bright as ever.