MultiVersus Season 1 has been delayed

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Warner Bros.' brawler title MultiVersus has enjoyed early success in its free-to-play beta period. However, it appears that the developers at Player First Games have encountered some issues.

Specifically, the August 9, 2022, date signaling the beginning of the game's first season has been pushed back.

Player First Games reported on Twitter that the release date of Season 1 and the character Morty Smith from Rick and Morty has been delayed.

The studio did not elaborate further on the decision but assured the community that they would bring additional information as soon as possible.

Considering August 9 was considered the end of the beta period, this delay was quite unexpected among the game's early adopters.

While it can be disappointing to the community that MultiVersus is already experiencing delays, Player First Games has stated that players will be rewarded for their patience.

The studio said on Twitter that it is dedicated to "delivering new and exciting content," which may be part of the reason why delays are forthcoming. Though this is only speculation, the game is still technically in its beta/early access phase of development. With this being the case, the developers may be addressing other areas of the beta before they bring Season 1 into full swing.

MultiVersus isn't a game without bugs. Specifically, one of its tutorial stages involving Knockback Influence has been reported to be bugged as it doesn't allow players to complete it as intended.

This may not be the only bug, as the developers are still working through player reports to ensure the game is as problem-free as possible before the official Season 1 launch.

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