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  • Last Chance To Add MultiVersus Before It Disappears

    Last Chance To Add MultiVersus Before It Disappears

    MultiVersus, the free-to-play fighting game that featured an impressive variety of characters from numerous franchises, is officially closing its doors—this time for good. Today marks the final opportunity to add it to your collection before it is removed from digital storefronts on May 30. However, there is a positive aspect to this announcement: the game will remain playable in offline mode and can be reinstalled after the delisting date. To ensure you can access it later, simply log into the game on your preferred platform between February 4 and May 30.

    Describing the game’s challenges would be an understatement. MultiVersus debuted in beta back in July 2022 and ran until June 2023, but it was subsequently taken offline for almost a year for a complete overhaul. It was reintroduced in May 2024 utilizing Unreal Engine 5, revealing noticeable enhancements; unfortunately, these improvements weren’t sufficient to sustain its success.

    The decision to shut down the game isn’t entirely unexpected. In November 2024, Warner Bros. acknowledged that MultiVersus had significantly fallen short of expectations but indicated that they would continue development efforts.

    Black Adam fights in MultiVersus.
    WB Games

    As of today, players can no longer acquire premium currency or engage in any real-money transactions within the game. However, any Gleamium—MultiVersus’s in-game currency—already acquired can still be utilized until the conclusion of Season 5 on May 30. The development team expressed gratitude to the community, highlighting their appreciation for the support received throughout the game’s life cycle.

    “Above all, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every player and supporter of MultiVersus. The teams at Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games have dedicated countless hours and effort to bring this game to life. We will always be grateful for the amazing support from the MultiVersus community throughout this journey,” the statement read.

    While the game will no longer be accessible online, fans can still download and enjoy MultiVersus in local multiplayer mode, making it an excellent choice for party gaming. Be sure to claim your copy before it completely vanishes from digital platforms.

  • MultiVersus Struggles But Warner Bros. Stays Focused On IP

    MultiVersus Struggles But Warner Bros. Stays Focused On IP

    Raven holding a raven while floating off the ground in MultiVersus.
    Warner Bros. Discovery

    Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its free-to-play fighting game, MultiVersus, has seen disappointing performance, mirroring the struggles of its broader video game division. This announcement was made alongside the reveal of two new characters set to join the action-packed crossover brawler.

    According to IGN, the game has contributed an additional $100 million to the already $200 million loss reported earlier this year, primarily due to the underwhelming reception and sales of Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. During a recent earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated the gaming division has been “substantially underperforming,” while highlighting a renewed focus on four major franchises: Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and DC, with an emphasis on Batman.

    In the latest financial quarter, Warner Bros. Discovery only introduced one new title: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. However, the company has continued to support existing titles like Mortal Kombat 1 and MultiVersus, and is reportedly working on a director’s cut of Hogwarts Legacy, which has been the best-selling game of 2023. With plans for a sequel linked to the forthcoming Harry Potter HBO series, the company is eager to tap into this intellectual property.

    “We’re emerging from a particularly challenging period in the gaming sector, but we possess four powerful games with dedicated fanbases, and our focus will be primarily on them,” Zaslav shared. “We intend to move away from the strategy of launching numerous titles, hoping that with a concentrated approach, we can achieve a more stable gaming business.”

    The earnings call coincided with the announcement of new characters for MultiVersus’ upcoming fourth season, set to launch on November 12. This season, titled Midnight Misfits, will introduce Marceline from Adventure Time and Raven from DC. Raven will be available at the beginning of the season, while players can expect to see Marceline introduced later. The season is scheduled to conclude on January 21, 2025.

    Additionally, MultiVersus is set to introduce a new arena mode that will feature teams of two competing in a match with a total of eight teams. Two new maps are also set to be included in this update.

    Despite its struggles, Warner Bros. Discovery appears committed to the future of MultiVersus. The title aligns with the company’s strategy of capitalizing on established intellectual properties, and they have recently acquired Player First Games to enhance their collaboration on the fighting game.