Summary
A rumor has begun swirling thatMultiVersus' upcoming Season 5 may be its last. While there’s no confirmation from developer Player First Games or producer Warner Bros., one popularMultiVersusleaker is spreading the grim news that the future of the free-to-play fighting game may depend on its next season’s performance.
ASmash Bros.-style brawler featuring a wide variety of characters from across the Warner Bros. catalog of intellectual properties,MultiVersushit open betain 2022 before its full release in May 2024. The title saw instant success on Steam, and despite more recent reviews falling into a nearly 50-50 split, the game still sits at an all-time approval rating of 77 percent on the PC-based gaming platform.
But according to Twitter user @AusilMVS, whose social media page is built largely around sharingleaks forMultiVersus, a reliable source has informed them that the game is on shaky legs, and that the coming season, slated to start on February 4, could be a “last-ditch effort” to keep the game alive. The leaker, who in the past has shared accurate information about upcoming characters, move sets, and other game-related information, has not named their source and stresses that the information is still a rumor that they cannot guarantee “without 1000% confirmation,” but a large portion of the community seems to find the rumor believable.
MultiVersus Season 5 Might Be a ‘Last-Ditch Effort’ to Save the Game
Despite its popularity in open beta and at launch, MultiVersus has had its share of struggles since then and is effectively already on its second life.MultiVersuslost nearly 100 percent of its playerson Steam by February 2023, before it even hit its official launch. The game has also had its share of controversies, like having to recast the voice actors for the title characters ofRick and Mortyfollowing original actor Justin Roiland’s legal battles and allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Regardless of whether the rumor turns out to be true, Player First seems to be plowing ahead with Season 5. Though the developer has been tight-lipped regarding what players can expect to see shortly after the start of February,MultiVersusSeason 5 character leakshave shown three new characters being added to the roster: Lola Bunny ofSpace Jamfame, DC superhero Aquaman, andThe Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West. While all three of those characters have their fan bases, the last entry on that list could be the saving grace of Season 5, considering the popularity of the movie musicalWickedreleased in November 2024. Still, some players seem unimpressed with the roster additions.
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.
