The increased combat speed became evident after Player First released a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video on X/Twitter. The changes mark a significant departure from the slower, \\\"floaty\\\" gameplay criticized during the MultiVersus beta test in 2022 and are even more pronounced than the adjustments made when the game relaunched in May of the previous year. According to the patch notes, the speed boost results from a reduction in hitpause \\\"across most attacks in the game,\\\" allowing for quicker combo execution. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others have received additional speed enhancements, while Garnet\\'s ringout potential has been adjusted for balance.

With Season 5, MultiVersus transforms into an almost entirely new game, offering more than just new characters to its players. However, this transformation comes just as the game is set to shut down on May 30, ending all seasonal content and removing the game from digital storefronts. Warner Bros. Games will also disable online play, leaving only offline modes available.

The community is left grappling with mixed emotions as MultiVersus finally becomes the game they hoped for, only to face its imminent closure. X user @PJiggles_ described MultiVersus as \\\"the most interesting bad game in existence,\\\" reflecting on its journey from beta to relaunch and the sudden improvement in combat speed. Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason Zimmerman (Mew2King) questioned the timing of these changes in a reply to a Player First post.

A Reddit user expressed frustration, noting, \\\"but man, if this was how the relaunch started off we could’ve really had something.\\\" They drew comparisons to games like Apex Legends, which succeeded due to strong fundamentals despite controversial monetization practices.

Despite the impending shutdown, players are finding joy in the drastic improvements brought by Season 5. Reddit user Desperate_Method4032 praised the update for fixing \\\"every issue I had with the game,\\\" highlighting enhancements like improved shield animations that contribute to a more polished experience. While acknowledging the game\\'s closure, they expressed hope for a potential reversal, driven by the game\\'s newfound potential and their affection for its characters.

Despite the community\\'s hopes, Player First and Warner Bros. remain committed to shutting down the game on May 30 at 9 am PT. Game director Tony Huynh shared closing thoughts on X, addressing long-standing player concerns, and Warner Bros. disabled real-money transactions as of January 31. The Season 5 premium battle pass was made free for all players as a final gesture.

As MultiVersus approaches its end, the fighting game community is embracing the game\\'s final moments with humor and nostalgia, creating and sharing memes while enjoying what the game has become.

Home News MultiVersus Fans Applaud Season 5 Updates as #SaveMultiVersus Trends Online

MultiVersus Fans Applaud Season 5 Updates as #SaveMultiVersus Trends Online

Author: Olivia Apr 18,2025

MultiVersus is set to shut down at the end of Season 5 in May, but a recent update that significantly increased combat speed has revitalized the game's community. Fans are now enjoying the gameplay more than ever, leading to a surge in the #SaveMultiVersus trend across social media platforms.

The Warner Bros. platform fighting game kicked off its fifth and final season on February 4 at 9 am PT. Developer Player First Games had previously announced the game's closure, promising the addition of DC's Aquaman and Looney Tunes' Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. Contrary to expectations of a melancholy farewell, the update introduced sweeping changes to movement mechanics, resulting in a faster-paced and more engaging gameplay experience. This long-awaited adjustment has been a key demand from players, arriving just as the game nears its end.

#SaveMultiversus https://t.co/xZAfif5XAe pic.twitter.com/CfDAJ13erF
— Mlick (@Mlickles) February 5, 2025

The increased combat speed became evident after Player First released a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video on X/Twitter. The changes mark a significant departure from the slower, "floaty" gameplay criticized during the MultiVersus beta test in 2022 and are even more pronounced than the adjustments made when the game relaunched in May of the previous year. According to the patch notes, the speed boost results from a reduction in hitpause "across most attacks in the game," allowing for quicker combo execution. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others have received additional speed enhancements, while Garnet's ringout potential has been adjusted for balance.

>game dies

>they finally start doing clever marketing

>they actually improve the gameplay

Yeah sounds about right https://t.co/2375drzNCU
— Bring Back Banjo (@BringBackBanjoK) February 3, 2025

The community is left grappling with mixed emotions as MultiVersus finally becomes the game they hoped for, only to face its imminent closure. X user @PJiggles_ described MultiVersus as "the most interesting bad game in existence," reflecting on its journey from beta to relaunch and the sudden improvement in combat speed. Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason Zimmerman (Mew2King) questioned the timing of these changes in a reply to a Player First post.

A Reddit user expressed frustration, noting, "but man, if this was how the relaunch started off we could’ve really had something." They drew comparisons to games like Apex Legends, which succeeded due to strong fundamentals despite controversial monetization practices.

Despite the impending shutdown, players are finding joy in the drastic improvements brought by Season 5. Reddit user Desperate_Method4032 praised the update for fixing "every issue I had with the game," highlighting enhancements like improved shield animations that contribute to a more polished experience. While acknowledging the game's closure, they expressed hope for a potential reversal, driven by the game's newfound potential and their affection for its characters.

Sooooo

You announced the game was shutting down but then fixed the thing that made players quit

What https://t.co/YfvGsOiEv5
— Colin (@IntroSpecktive) February 4, 2025

Despite the community's hopes, Player First and Warner Bros. remain committed to shutting down the game on May 30 at 9 am PT. Game director Tony Huynh shared closing thoughts on X, addressing long-standing player concerns, and Warner Bros. disabled real-money transactions as of January 31. The Season 5 premium battle pass was made free for all players as a final gesture.

As MultiVersus approaches its end, the fighting game community is embracing the game's final moments with humor and nostalgia, creating and sharing memes while enjoying what the game has become.

This is what it feels like seeing everyone playing S5 #MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus pic.twitter.com/7DS03efXCg
— Spider-Man For MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus (@SpiderManForMVS) February 4, 2025