Summary
The return ofMultiVersushas reportedly already seen huge success, with Steam concurrent player counts showing over 100,000 players joining in on the relaunch. The platform fighter from Player First Games and Warner Bros. follows in the footsteps of crossovers likeSuper Smash Bros, bringing together a wide variety of characters from Warner Bros. properties. The relaunch debuted with three new characters in DC’s The Joker,Adventure Time’s Banana Guard, andFriday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees, with more to come. Now, the game is already off to a strong start.
MultiVersus' recent relaunch comes following an extensive testing period where players got their first taste of the Warner Bros. fighter.MultiVersuswas first widely available to players as an open beta in mid-2022, initially debuting with 13 playable characters including Bugs Bunny, Superman, andAdventure Time’s Finn and Jake. While the game saw modest success throughout its testing period, Player First would end the beta test in June 2023, taking the game offline and making players unable to download. Now,MultiVersusis back and fans are already returning in droves.
MultiVersus Seeing Early Steam Success with Relaunch
As reported by VGC,MultiVersusofficially relaunched earlier this week on May 28 and the game’s return has already seen success comparable to its beta test. Steam tracking website SteamDB has confirmed thatMultiVersusboasts an impressive concurrent player count peak of 114,515 players following its relaunch. The total number of players marks nearly 75% of thepeak player countMultiVersussaw throughout its open betain 2022 and 2023.MultiVersusalso went live across multiple other platforms on Tuesday, including both PlayStation and Xbox launches.
The excitement aroundMultiVersus' relaunch has also seen plenty of teasers and speculation about the game’s future. Alongside the three initial newcomers,MultiVersusrevealed another new character coming to the game in the near future, withThe Matrix’s Agent Smith set to join the roster. The launch trailer forMultiVersushinted at even more new cast members, with fans spotting teasers forbeloved characters like Samurai Jackand Harry Potter. Speculation has also run rampant about third-party characters, withMultiVersusdirector Tony Huynh “pushing” forBreaking Bad’s Walter White.
New characters aren’t the only thingMultiVersushas brought with its relaunch earlier this week, including plenty more perks and bonuses.MultiVersusadded multiple new stages, including settings based onDexter’s LaboratoryandThe Powerpuff Girls, as well as a new PvE game mode.Returning players fromMultiVersus' open betaare also going to see special rewards, with past players receiving the Season 1 Battle Pass for free and being granted exclusive cosmetics.MultiVersus' relaunch will look to once again take the gaming world by storm as players can finally dive back into the platform fighter.
MultiVersus
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
