Summary
One of the greatest strengths ofMultiVersus- present from the moment it was first announced all the way back in November 2021 - was its vast roster of crossover fighters, all but one of whom came from various corners of the Warner Bros. IP universe. FromScooby-DootoGame of Thronesto DC and a whole lot in between,MultiVersus' rosterwas varied, its characters' movesets were filled with playful references to their respective source material, and it all embraced the game’s core premise wholeheartedly.
ButMultiVersus' roster wasn’t perfect, at least not for everyone. Warner Bros. has such a vast collection of IP that any omissions from well-known franchises were bound to disappoint at least some fans, regardless of who was in the game already. There are still countless characters thatMultiVersuscould add following its re-launch at the end of May, and if Warner Bros. is serious about keeping the game alive for the long haul, then it’s going to need to start adding those characters pretty quickly.
MultiVersus' Full Launch Needs a Consistent Stream of New Character Releases
New Characters Were a Big Highlight of MultiVersus' Beta
WhileMultiVersus' seasonal approach could have been a lot better in general, there were certain aspects of it that felt pretty much nailed down right from the get-go, and the game’s steady stream of new characters was definitely one of these. Beginning in August 2022,MultiVersus' first season of live-service contentsaw a total of five new fighters get added to the game, including both titularRick and Mortyprotagonists,Gremlins' Stripe and Gizmo, and DC’s Black Adam. In November 2022,MultiVersus' second season broughtLooney Tunes' Marvin the Martian to the arena.
Though no new characters were released between November 2022 andMultiVersus' Beta shutdown in June 2023, those few months of new character drops were arguably some of the game’s most exciting, with each new drop going a long way in keeping fans invested. While it might not be sustainable forMultiVersusto drop new fighters every few weeks or so like it was doing before, MultiVersus must try to put out new characters at a consistent, steady rate after it re-launches later this month. Thankfully, it seems as thoughMultiVersusmight be doing exactly that.
MultiVersus Might Have Already Put Its Best Foot Forward
Just a few days ago, developer Player First announced thatThe Joker would be coming toMultiVersusupon its re-launch on May 28. With a moveset consisting of iconic Joker weapons like a pop gun and spring-loaded boxing gloves, and with Mark Hamill lending his voice to the role once more,MultiVersus' Joker looks like another excellent addition to the roster, and it seems to hint thatMultiVersuswon’t be missing a beat.
During the recentMultiVersusJoker gameplay trailer, the Powerpuff Girls were also teased, appearing briefly on the Bat-Computer before the Joker hacks it. Though it hasn’t been confirmed yet, this tease implies that the Powerpuff Girls will be heading toMultiVersusas well, likely in time for its grand re-release. But while these two new additions to theMultiVersusroster are a great way to pull in crowds for launch day, the game needs to keep this pace up long after the re-launch, as new characters and other substantial content are the only wayMultiVersusis going to remain relevant in a sea of stiff competition.
MultiVersus
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CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
