MultiVersus Could Be Making a Comeback Soon

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Multiple signs indicate that MultiVersus may be returning soon. Fans have patiently waited for the full launch of MultiVersus, which has not been playable for months.

Back in June, developer Player First Games closed MultiVersus' beta, which showcased the fighting game's solid mechanics and assortment of Warner Bros-owned characters. The wide variety of MultiVersus' characters included options like Superman, Shaggy, Arya Stark, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Rick Sanchez, and many more. After MultiVersus' beta was closed, Player First Games confirmed that the title's full release would land somewhere in the first half of 2024, and it seems that date might not be far off.

The most notable sign of MultiVersus' impending release, which was spotted by journalist Edmond Tran, is an Australian McDonald's web page, which says «Coming soon… WB MultiVersus!» above images of MultiVersus-themed cards that will presumably be sold with McDonald's purchases. This possibility was backed up by a Canadian McDonald's employee and MultiVersus fan, who noticed the unreleased cards in their store and posted an image of them to Twitter. Furthermore, SteamDB indicates that MultiVersus' Steam entry was updated multiple times on February 27. All of these signs seem to indicate that a trailer, release date, or other info regarding MultiVersus will likely be released soon, although an exact timeline is still unknown.

When it returns, it's likely thatMultiVersus will feature new characters and a plethora of gameplay improvements. It's hoped that MultiVersus will remain a free-to-play game and will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. The FAQ on MultiVersus' website suggests that Player First Games considers MultiVersus to be a live-service game, which will receive an «ever-expanding cast» of characters and stages. Player First has a massive library of popular universes to choose from, thanks to Warner Bros.

When it was available, MultiVersus was considered by some to be one of the better Super