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MultiVersus is set to shut down at the conclusion of Season 5 in May, yet the recent update with sweeping changes to combat speed has reinvigorated fans, leading to a surge in gameplay enjoyment and the viral #SaveMultiVersus trend on social media.
The community for the Warner Bros. platform fighting game eagerly anticipated the launch of its fifth and final season on February 4 at 9am PT. Despite the announcement from developer Player First Games last week about the project's impending closure, the update introduced DC’s Aquaman and Looney Toons’ Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. Contrary to expectations of a melancholy farewell, the update delivered extensive movement changes, significantly enhancing the game's pace. This fundamental adjustment, long requested by players, has arrived just as the game nears its end.
#SaveMultiversus https://t.co/xZAfif5XAe pic.twitter.com/CfDAJ13erF
— Mlick (@Mlickles) February 5, 2025
Players quickly noticed the increased combat speed after Player First released a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video on X/Twitter. For veterans of the free-to-play Warner Bros. fighting game, the changes are stark, with characters now chaining combos and moving across the screen at unprecedented speeds. This shift marks a significant departure from the criticized floaty gameplay during the MultiVersus beta test in 2022 and even surpasses the speed seen upon its relaunch in May of the previous year.
The Season 5 update patch notes attribute the increased combat speed to a reduction in hitpause "across most attacks in the game." This means players can execute combos faster, regardless of their main character. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others have received additional speed adjustments, allowing them to fast fall during certain aerial attacks. Garnet's adjustments balance her impact by enhancing her ground ringout potential while reducing it in the air.
>game dies
— Bring Back Banjo (@BringBackBanjoK) February 3, 2025
>they finally start doing clever marketing
>they actually improve the gameplay
Yeah sounds about right https://t.co/2375drzNCU
MultiVersus Season 5 has transformed the nearly one-year-old fighting game into something nearly unrecognizable, offering far more than just two new characters. However, with the game set to shut down on May 30, this update marks the end of seasonal content and the game's availability on digital storefronts. Warner Bros. Games will remove online play, leaving only offline modes for fans.
The timing of these changes has left fans feeling both shocked and powerless as MultiVersus finally becomes the game they envisioned, right before its closure. X user @PJiggles_ described MultiVersus as “the most interesting bad game in existence,” reflecting on its evolution from beta to relaunch and now to its sudden combat speed increase. Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason Zimmerman (Mew2King) questioned the timing of the speed increase in response to a Player First post.
A Reddit user lamented the situation, stating, "but man, if this was how the relaunch started off we could’ve really had something. (Apex Legends) is probably one of the worst monetization schemes out there but it lasted so long because it nailed the fundamentals at the start.”
The drastic improvement in gameplay quality has sparked both mourning and celebration among players. Reddit user Desperate_Method4032 praised the Season 5 update for addressing “every issue I had with the game,” noting enhancements like improved shield animations that contribute to a more polished experience. Despite the impending shutdown, they expressed hope for a potential reversal by Warner Bros., emphasizing the game's newfound potential.
"I'm not naïve," Desperate_Method4032 added. "Just a fan with tons of love for the characters showcased in this game. But is it so wrong to have just a LITTLE bit of hope that the game will make a comeback? There's just far too much potential to let things end like this. Not when the game finally feels like it found its footing."
Sooooo
— Colin (@IntroSpecktive) February 4, 2025
You announced the game was shutting down but then fixed the thing that made players quit
What https://t.co/YfvGsOiEv5
Despite fan hopes, Player First and Warner Bros. remain committed to their shutdown plan for this summer. MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh shared final thoughts on X, addressing long-standing player concerns. Warner Bros. has disabled real-money transactions since January 31, and the Season 5 premium battle pass is now free for all players as a parting gift.
MultiVersus will officially go offline at 9 am PT on May 30. As Warner Bros. proceeds with its shutdown plans, players are finding solace in creating and sharing memes, celebrating a game that finally met their expectations just before its end.
This is what it feels like seeing everyone playing S5 #MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus pic.twitter.com/7DS03efXCg
— Spider-Man For MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus (@SpiderManForMVS) February 4, 2025
Multiversus dropping good gameplay while on its death bed https://t.co/gnxRAegeeO pic.twitter.com/r2QGcE6W6x
— Sho (@Shoyoumomo_) February 4, 2025
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