MultiVersus

MultiVersus
MultiVersus
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Developer(s)	Player First Games
Publisher(s)	Warner Bros. Games
Director(s)	Tony Huynh
Composer(s)	Stephen Barton; Gordy Haab; Kevin Notar; Edouard Brenneisen; Marco Valerio Antonini;
Engine	Unreal Engine 4 (open beta); Unreal Engine 5 (launch)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Windows; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S;
Release	May 28, 2024
Genre(s)	Platform fighter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

MultiVersus (MVS) is a 2024 free-to-play fighting game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Games. The crossover game features characters and stages from and inspired by Warner Bros. franchises, including the company's film series, Looney Tunes, Game of Thrones, the DC Universe, Scooby-Doo, and Cartoon Network franchises. As a platform fighter, gameplay primarily consists of dealing sufficient damage to opponents in order to force them beyond the stage's boundaries.

Officially announced in November 2021 following online rumors and leaks,^[2] early access and open beta versions of the game ran from July 2022 to June 2023. The game then re-entered development until it was officially released on May 28, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.^[3]^[4] New characters and stages were added until the beginning of Season 5 on January 31, 2025.^[5]

MultiVersus received mixed reviews. Its open beta received praise for its team-oriented gameplay, presentation, and faithfulness to the represented franchises, with minor criticism for its microtransactions. The latter, alongside technical issues, became a more prominent point of criticism upon the game's full release, with critics opining that its monetization mechanics were aggressive, including time-limited cosmetics. The game, while initially successful, struggled to maintain its player base during its full release and is considered a commercial failure. MultiVersus's servers were permanently shut down and the game was delisted on May 30, 2025, remaining playable through its offline modes.

^ Cite error: The named reference deadline was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Purslow, Matt (November 18, 2021). "WB's MultiVersus Officially Announced, Features Batman, Arya Stark, and More". IGN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021. It is set to release in 2022 for consoles and PC, and will be free-to-play.
^ Romano, Sal (March 27, 2023). "MultiVersus open beta to close on June 25, full launch set for early 2024". Gematsu. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
^ Fanelli, Jason (March 11, 2024). "MultiVersus Returns In May With New Characters, Modes, And More". GameSpot. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
^ Scullion, Chris (January 31, 2025). "MultiVersus's fifth season will be its last, with the game being delisted at the end of May". Video Games Chronicle. 1981 Media. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

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[IGN_Announcement-2] Purslow, Matt (November 18, 2021). "WB's MultiVersus Officially Announced, Features Batman, Arya Stark, and More". IGN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021. It is set to release in 2022 for consoles and PC, and will be free-to-play.

[3] Romano, Sal (March 27, 2023). "MultiVersus open beta to close on June 25, full launch set for early 2024". Gematsu. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[:0-4] Fanelli, Jason (March 11, 2024). "MultiVersus Returns In May With New Characters, Modes, And More". GameSpot. Retrieved March 11, 2024.

[Fifth_Season-5] Scullion, Chris (January 31, 2025). "MultiVersus's fifth season will be its last, with the game being delisted at the end of May". Video Games Chronicle. 1981 Media. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

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