It has been reported by Kotaku that the Mortal Kombat development team has been in talks with other publishers as well as seeking out an opportunity for their own studio.
The development team has been frustrated with pay - you can't blame them, money is important in this economy. The bankruptcy of Midway is the root of this issue. The developers were supposed to receive bonuses for meeting sales goals. After attaining these goals, they have not received compensation.
According to Midway, it is not their fault for the lack of compensation, but the "creditors committee" that is withholding these funds. Regardless of Midway's involvement in the actual payment of these bonuses, the development team is unhappy. I'm sure there are many reason outside of this compensation issue for their frustration with the company.
What does this mean for the future of the Mortal Kombat franchise that this development team that has working on for the last 17 years? We don't know! If the development team leaves, MK may not be coming with them. Will MK live on?
