MultiVersus


 * This article is about the Game. For other uses, see MultiVersus (Disambiguation).

MultiVersus is an upcoming free-to-play crossover platform fighting game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, which mainly features content from franchises owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, although 3rd-party content has also been confirmed as a possibility by the developers. The game was officially announced on November 18th, 2021, following various online rumors and leaks, and was confirmed to be coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows (via the Microsoft Store and Steam) platforms. The game was also added to the Epic Games Store on July 26th, 2022.

Prior to the Open Beta release, a few playtests were held, featuring specific players who got invited via e-mails sent by Warner Bros. Games. First of these playtests were two Technical Tests played by people under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), the first one being held between December 10th and December 24th, 2021, and the second between February 25th and March 7th, 2022. A Closed Alpha Test was also held between May 19th and May 27th, 2022, this time with players being able to upload gameplay footage online. All of these playtests featured Exclusive Cosmetic Items that would carry on to later versions of the game for the players who managed to unlock them.

The Open Beta version was later released as an Early Access soft launch on July 19th, 2022. The Open Beta would later fully release on July 26th, 2022, the same day as the game's launch on the Epic Games Store.

The Open Beta period finished on June 25th, 2023, and the game shut down its online functions until its formal, full release in early 2024. During this period, MultiVersus was taken off stores starting April 4th, 2023, and players are currently only available to access the Beginner Tutorial, Advanced Tutorials, The Lab, and Local Play Game Modes. Players also have unlimited access to almost all released unlockable content until the hiatus ends. No refunds were made for players who have purchased the Founder's Packs or Gleamium, as said purchases would all return in the full launch. On May 15th, 2023, Warner Bros. Games had also sent surveys to select players via e-mails which asked what features and changes should be included in the game's full launch and subsequent patches. Minor invitational playtests under NDA will once again be held prior to the official release.

Plot
Main Article: MultiVersus/Plot

While the story for the game has yet to be fully revealed, certain paragraphs from the Official Biographies for the Fighters found on the website reveal the enigmatic Nothing as being the main villain of the story. There are also mentions of a cataclysmic event known as The Great Dimensional Cataclysm, as well as of a mysterious crystal that granted Shaggy his superhuman abilities. Reindog's backstory also reveals that he was the Royal Guardian of the Zanifeer family before their world was destroyed by the Nothing, as well as the "6th wearer of the gem of power". Trophy's E.D.G.E.'s existence and why it is full of elements from other worlds, referred to as "Trophies" inside the game's files, has yet to be explained as well.

Official Description

 * GAME OVERVIEW
 * In MultiVersus, the Multiverse is at your fingertips as you battle it out in intense 2v2 matches. Up against Batman & Shaggy? Try using Finn the Human & Tom and Jerry! This platform fighter lets you play out your fantasy matchups in a fun co-op or head-to-head fight for supremacy.
 * ICONIC CHARACTERS
 * Choose from an ever expanding roster of iconic characters such as Harley Quinn, Tom and Jerry, Rick and Morty, Finn the Human, Black Adam, Gizmo, and an extraordinary creature named Reindog. Every fighter boasts unique abilities that pair dynamically with other characters.
 * BREATHTAKING MAPS
 * Play on various Maps from our characters' legendary worlds, including Batman's Batcave, Jake and Finn's Treefort, Rick and Morty's Cromulons, and more.
 * MODES
 * Play our innovative 2v2 co-op-focused experience or the intense 1v1 and 4-Player Free For All. New fun modes such as Arcade mode, Ranked mode, and Silly Queue will be continually added to MultiVersus as part of the game’s seasonal updates. MultiVersus supports online and local play.
 * CROSS-PLATFORM
 * Defend the Multiverse with your friends anywhere, anytime on all available platforms. This includes full cross-platform play and progression.
 * Defend the Multiverse with your friends anywhere, anytime on all available platforms. This includes full cross-platform play and progression.

Fighter Roster
Main article: Fighters

Maps
Main article: Maps

Achievements
Main Article: MultiVersus/Achievements

Official Soundtrack
Main Article: MultiVersus/Official Soundtrack

Reception
The game received generally positive reviews during its open beta. IGN wrote "MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online." Play summarized that it was "full of love for the characters, and crunchy to play, you owe it to yourself to give this a go – though the monetization methods are off-putting."

Its launch on Steam was the most successful for a WB Games title, and the biggest launch for a fighting game released on the platform.

The game topped the American sales charts for July 2022, falling to number 5 the following month. It was the most downloaded game on the US PlayStation Store for the same month, and number 2 in Europe. It also topped the sales charts in Australia. It was the most popular title on the Steam Deck platform.

By August 2022, the game had reached 10 million players. By September, it had reached 20 million. By February 2023, the game reportedly experienced a significant drop in daily players. Trackers for the Windows version reported roughly 1,300 players in the last 30 days, marking the title's lowest player count since launch. The announcement of the closure of the open beta surprised players who believed that the game was already fully released and had paid for premium content.

Trivia

 * The game's title is a portmanteau of the words "Multiverse" and "Versus".
 * The game was featured in Wiz Khalifa's "Love To Smoke" music video from January 2023.

Gallery
Main Article: MultiVersus/Gallery

Links

 * Official Website
 * Official Twitter
 * Official Reddit Twitter
 * Official Competitive Twitter
 * Official YouTube
 * Official Discord
 * Official Facebook
 * Official Instagram
 * Official Twitch
 * Official Subreddit
 * Official TikTok
 * Official Giphy

External

 * MultiVersus on Wikipedia.