MultiVersus Fans Applaud Season 5 Updates Before Shutdown, #SaveMultiVersus Trends

The announcement of MultiVersus shutting down at the end of Season 5 in May has taken a surprising turn. The game's latest update, which introduced significant changes to combat speed, has revitalized the community's enthusiasm, leading to the trending hashtag #SaveMultiVersus across social media platforms. Despite the impending closure, fans are now more engaged than ever with the gameplay improvements.

The fifth and final season kicked off on February 4 at 9am PT, introducing DC's Aquaman and Looney Toons' Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. Developer Player First Games had previously announced the shutdown, but the update brought unexpected and extensive movement changes, enhancing the overall speed and responsiveness of the game. This adjustment, long-requested by the community, has transformed the gameplay experience just as the game nears its end.

#SaveMultiversus https://t.co/xZAfif5XAe pic.twitter.com/CfDAJ13erF

— Mlick (@Mlickles) February 5, 2025

The noticeable increase in combat speed was first highlighted in a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video shared on X/Twitter by Player First. The changes mark a significant departure from the criticized floaty gameplay during the MultiVersus beta test in 2022 and even surpass the speed seen when the game relaunched in May of the previous year. The patch notes for the Season 5 update detail that the speed boost results from reduced hitpause across most attacks, enabling faster combo execution. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others have received targeted 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 Season 5 update has turned the nearly one-year-old fighting game into a nearly unrecognizable experience, with players finding much more to enjoy than just the new characters. However, the game is set to shut down completely on May 30, ending seasonal content updates and removing it from digital storefronts. Warner Bros. Games plans to eliminate online play, leaving only offline modes available.

The community's reaction is a mix of shock and powerlessness, as MultiVersus finally achieves the gameplay quality fans have desired, only to face imminent closure. X user @PJiggles_ described the game as "the most interesting bad game in existence," reflecting on its turbulent journey from beta to relaunch and now to its final update. Professional player Jason Zimmerman (Mew2King) questioned the timing of the speed increase in a reply to a Player First post. A Reddit user lamented that had these changes been implemented at the relaunch, MultiVersus could have been a lasting success, drawing comparisons to games like Apex Legends.

Despite the improved gameplay, players like Reddit user Desperate_Method4032 expressed hope that Warner Bros. might reconsider the shutdown, citing the potential shown in the Season 5 update. However, both Player First and Warner Bros. remain firm on their decision, with game director Tony Huynh sharing final thoughts on X and real-money transactions being disabled as of January 31. The Season 5 premium battle pass has been made free for all players as a parting gift.

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

As MultiVersus approaches its final shutdown date of May 30 at 9 am PT, the community continues to engage with the game, sharing memes and celebrating the unexpected gameplay improvements. The bittersweet moment encapsulates the fighting game community's sentiment as they enjoy a game that finally meets their expectations just before it ends.

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

Multiversus dropping good gameplay while on its death bed https://t.co/gnxRAegeeO pic.twitter.com/r2QGcE6W6x

— Sho (@Shoyoumomo_) February 4, 2025