Summary
MultiVersushas launched with several features missing from its beta, and now the co-founder of Player First Games has explained why that’s the case. Developed by Player First Games,MultiVersusis a side-scrolling platform fighter similar toSmash Bros.but with a wide cast of Warner Bros.-owned characters.
At the moment,MultiVersusis missing featureslike the co-op vs. AI mode, post-game stats, and more from the full release. New characters and a new engine were a big part of this full release, with the debut of three new members on the roster.
Player First Games' game director forMultiVersus, Tony Huynh, recently tweeted the reason why the game is missing so many features. “Many of these features are currently implemented and are in testing, as we had planned, but were left out due to time as we had to rebuild every screen and feature again to support our new netcode and Unreal Engine 5 switch.” It seems the switch to Unreal Engine 5 from Unreal Engine 4 had enough work behind it to warrant some missing features for the full release due to time constraints. Some features missing include the ability totry locked characters inMultiVersusin local modes like training. However, Huynh did not mention if this feature would return or not. The only features he mentioned were team colors, end-of-game stats, swapping sides and neutral attacks, and adjustable input buffer settings.
MultiVersus Beta Features Are Returning Soon
Despite the changes made to the full release,MultiVersushas seen success on Steam. With the appeal of a wide variety of Warner Bros. characters like Rick and Morty, Shaggy, Velma, Jake the Dog, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more,MultiVersushas seen player counts of over 100,000on Steam following its return. However, that player count has dropped to less than half of its peak of 153,433 players. Currently, its daily player count is averaging around 50,000 players. Many players have stopped playing because the full release lacked features from the beta. However, as we’ve heard from Huynh, many of these features may be coming back soon.
There is no timeframe for the features coming back toMultiVersus, but according to Huynh, many of them are currently being tested. There should be more information coming soon, though the actual update may be further than people think. Hopefully, the release ofnew characters inMultiVersusand the return of these features will be enough to retain its playerbase.
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.
