Summary
After confirming the Joker as a playable character,MultiVersushas revealed a terrifying alternate skin for the Clown Prince of Crime, as well as a subtle tease about the next possible addition to the game’s roster. Warner Bros. and developer Player First Games announcedMultiVersusas a WB-themed take on theSuper Smash Bros.formula back in 2021, with characters from the company’s vast library of franchises battling it out in colorful combat. Players got to tryMultiVersusin early access from July 2022 to June 2023, and the full version is finally set to launch on May 28.
The full release ofMultiVersuswill add new playable characters, with the first one confirmed being the dreaded Joker of DC Comics fame. As an added bonus for fans of the belovedBatman: The Animated SeriesandBatman: Arkhamseries,MultiVersus’s version of the Joker willbe voiced by the legendary Mark Hamillin one of his reported final performances as the Harlequin of Hate. Hamill announced that he would no longer voice the Joker following the death of Kevin Conroy, who also reprised his iconic role of Batman inMultiVersusbefore passing away in late 2022.
Fans recently got to see the Joker in action during a newMultiVersusgameplay trailer, which starts with the Clown Prince of Crime sneaking into the Batcave and sabotaging the Batcomputer with a virus. From there, Joker goes on a rampage against therest of theMutiVersusroster, subduing his opponents with various guns and gag items. At one point, he can be seen wearing an alternate skin inspired by the Batman Who Laughs, a nightmarish version of Batman who is infected with Joker Venom and becomes a deadly threat to the entire DC multiverse.
MultiVersus Reveals Batman Who Laughs Joker Skin and Teases Powerpuff Girls
While the latestMultiVersusgameplay trailer was largely centered around the already-confirmed Joker, eagle-eyed viewers were able to spot a clue about another staple ofWarner Bros’ fabled line-up of Cartoon Network shows: the Powerpuff Girls. The trio of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup can be spotted at the very beginning of the trailer on the Batcomputer screen, despite not yet being confirmed as playable characters. The Powerpuff Girls were previously listed in a datamine right beforeMultiVersuswent on hiatus back in 2023, and there have been plenty of rumors surrounding their inclusion.
Now it appears that the Powerpuff Girls are finally going to arrive inthe full version ofMultiVersus, which shouldn’t be all that surprising given their place among the most popular shows to come from the Warner Bros-owned Cartoon Network. They may have their work cut out for them, as the Joker is already confirmed for the game, and he looks even more dangerous as the Batman Who Laughs.
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.
