MultiVersus Fans Applaud Season 5 Updates as #SaveMultiVersus Trends

MultiVersus is set to close its doors at the end of Season 5 in May, but a recent update that significantly increased combat speed has reignited fan enthusiasm, leading to a #SaveMultiVersus movement on social media. The game's community eagerly jumped into the fifth and final season, which kicked off on February 4 at 9am PT. Despite the looming shutdown announced by developer Player First Games last week, the Season 5 update introduced DC's Aquaman and Looney Tunes' Lola Bunny as the last playable characters, and more importantly, it brought about extensive changes to the game's movement mechanics, resulting in a much faster and more engaging experience.

Players quickly noticed the enhanced combat speed following Player First's Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video on X/Twitter. This update marks a significant departure from the slower, floatier gameplay that was a point of contention during the MultiVersus beta test in 2022 and even the game's relaunch last May. According to the patch notes for Season 5, the speed boost comes from a reduction in hitpause "across most attacks in the game," allowing for quicker combos. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others have received additional speed adjustments, while Garnet's ringout potential has been tweaked to balance her fast gameplay.

The overhaul has transformed the nearly one-year-old game into something almost unrecognizable, much to the delight of players. However, the joy is tinged with sadness as MultiVersus is scheduled to shut down on May 30, ending all seasonal content updates and removing the game from digital storefronts. Warner Bros. Games will also disable online play, leaving only offline modes available. The timing of these improvements has left fans feeling both shocked and powerless, as the game finally achieves the quality they've long desired just as it approaches its end.

Social media and gaming forums are buzzing with reactions. X user @PJiggles_ described MultiVersus as "the most interesting bad game in existence," reflecting on its journey from beta to relaunch and now to its final season. Professional player Jason Zimmerman (Mew2King) questioned the timing of the speed increase, while a Reddit user lamented that if the game had started with these changes, it could have had a much brighter future. Another Reddit user, Desperate_Method4032, praised the update for addressing all their issues with the game, expressing hope that Warner Bros. might reconsider its shutdown plans given the game's newfound potential.

Despite the outpouring of support and the #SaveMultiVersus campaign, Player First Games and Warner Bros. appear committed to their decision to end service this summer. MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh shared final thoughts on X, addressing player concerns and questions. Warner Bros. has also disabled real-money transactions since January 31, and made the Season 5 premium battle pass free for all players as a parting gift.

As MultiVersus prepares to go offline permanently at 9am PT on May 30, the community is finding solace in creating and sharing memes, celebrating the game's final moments. It's a poignant end for a game that has finally met its fans' expectations, only to be taken away.