Summary
Announced all the way back in November 2021,MultiVersuswould first land in players' hands in July 2022. Officially just an early access period,MultiVersuscontinued to run for almost an entire year, delivering two major seasons of content updates that added characters fromGremlins,Rick and Morty, andBlack Adam, all of whom joined the already-packed roster of Warner Bros. characters. After shutting down in June 2023, many fans were left wondering when exactlyMultiVersuswould return, and now, nine months later, they have finally been given an official answer.
Announced on March 11,MultiVersuswill return to PC and consoles on August 03, 2025. Releasing fully, this new version ofMultiVersuswill contain much of the same content and gameplay of its early access version, but with a few key improvements and changes, such as an updated engine, refined visuals, and tweaked fighting mechanics. Though its success is far from guaranteed,MultiVersus' return has been very well-timed, putting it in a pretty great spot right off the bat.
MultiVersus' Return Has Been Well-Timed
MultiVerus Is The Next in a Long Line of Great Fighting Games
The last year has essentially ushered in a new golden age for the fighting video game genre. While fighting games have remained popular for over four decades now, great entries are usually few and far between, but that wasn’t the case in 2023. After seven years,Street Fighterreturned in 2023with perhaps its greatest entry to date, withStreet Fighter 6delivering some of the franchise’s most satisfying combat mechanics and breathtaking visuals.
Just a few months later,Mortal Kombat 1set out to deliver a similar experience for its own franchise, and while some fans are a little mixed about the end results, it still received a pretty great reception overall. And then, to round out the year,Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2released in November 2023, and to the surprise of many, it actually ended up being a great platform fighter, improving upon its predecessor in every way.
But while 2023 may have been the best year for fighting games in a long time, the genre’s newfound golden age seems to be far from over. Back in January, the long-awaitedTekken 8released, and much likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombatbefore it,Tekken 8became a major critical hit, with a current Metacritic score of 90. With a release date of May 2024, it’s now up toMultiVersusto keep this golden age for fighting games going, which puts a lot of pressure on the game’s shoulders, though it also means that more eyes are on the genre - and by extensionMultiVersus- than ever before.
MultiVersus Has The Rest of The Year to Itself
WhileTekken 8is still fairly fresh on the minds of fighting game fans, and bothMortal Kombat 1andStreet Fighter 6are continuing to release DLC fighters over the next few months, when it comes to major new fighting game releases,MultiVersusessentially has the year all to itself. In theory,MultiVersusshould be dropping at an ideal time, being able to deliver a fresh fighting game experience right as fans are beginning to want one, with its May release date being just far enough away fromTekken 8and the rest of its competition, while still being close enough to benefit from their shared popularity.
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.
