MultiVersus’ first open beta update nerfs Taz’s spin and adds LeBron James
videogameschronicle.comToday’s upcoming MultiVersus patch will reduce the effectiveness of Taz’s controversial spin move, with more nerfs planned in the future.
The update, which has not yet been released but will likely arrive around 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST today to mark the launch of the open beta, will also add LeBron James as a playable character.
Taz’s spin move – which, as noted in our MultiVersus Taz guide, can be performed on the ground or in the air – sees Taz performing his trademark spin, which the player can control as he moves around the arena.
Anyone hit by the move gets pulled in and takes multiple hits, before potentially being launched into the air if they’ve taken enough damage. The move has no cooldown and only some attacks can stop it, meaning some players have been choosing Taz and spamming the move repeatedly, causing frustration.
However, the patch notes for the upcoming version 0.1 update state that the move will be made less effective, with a future patch weakening it further by adding a cooldown.
“Right now, our plan is to transition the Tornado to a cooldown move in an upcoming patch,” the notes say. “The tornado is Taz’s signature move so we want to keep it as one of his most powerful attacks, with the cooldown forcing more intentional use of it.
“These nerfs will reduce Taz’s strength, especially at higher levels of play, so expect some buffs to the other moves in his kit in the near future. Thank you for your patience and we will continue to evaluate Taz’s gameplay health.”
The patch will also rotate the game’s free characters. When the beta was released in early access for some players last week, the four free playable characters were Jake, Harley Quinn, Taz and Shaggy (with Wonder Woman unlockable after beating the
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