Mortal Kombat 11 developer NetherRealm has cancelled each stay viewers and Last Chance Qualifier occasions for this 12 months’s Final Kombat competitors attributable to rising coronavirus considerations.
Both occasions had been initially scheduled to happen in Chicago this weekend earlier than NetherRealm pulled the plug on late Friday. At the second solely match finalists and workers can be admitted to the match venue.
“Due to the escalating concerns and cautions around COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have made the difficult decision to no longer host a live audience at Final Kombat 2020, scheduled for this Sunday, March 8, at Chicago’s Park West Theater,” reads the assertion.
“In addition, we have cancelled the Last Chance Qualifier event scheduled to be held tomorrow, March 8, at Ignite Gaming Lounge in Skokie, Ill. We understand this is disappointing to those who planned to attend. This decision was made in order to protect the health and safety of our players, fans and staff.”
Some ticketholders have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations over NetherRealm’s last-minute change of plans.
Personally, I feel it is fairly irresponsible to have waited till immediately to do that. If you had been going to cancel LCQ, it is best to have achieved so a few days in the past, so that individuals wouldn’t have already traveled that entire approach. Some from overseas.
— Molly_Bee (@MollyAmberBee) March 6, 2020
You actually have 150 to 200+ rivals already in Chicago in your Last Chance Qualifer and also you shut it down with lower than 24 hours discover. This is unacceptable.
Everyone who paid cash, journey charges to compete ought to be compensated by @NetherRealm and @warnerbros
— Broly2012 (rebrand within the works – keep tuned) (@dmc3Broly) March 6, 2020
NetherRealm has stated that it’ll refund all tickets, and that individuals who have bought non-refundable flights and lodging ought to contact mk@intersportnet.com for additional data.
