MultiVersus' impending closure in May, after Season 5, hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of its player base. A recent update dramatically increased combat speed, a change long requested by the community, resulting in a significantly improved and faster-paced gameplay experience. This unexpected positive development has even ignited a #SaveMultiVersus social media campaign.
The final season, launched February 4th, introduced Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. However, the focus quickly shifted from the game's imminent demise to the transformative gameplay changes. The speed increase, evident in a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video, is a stark contrast to the previously criticized "floaty" gameplay of earlier versions, including the 2022 beta and last year's relaunch.
Patch notes attribute the speed boost to reduced hit pause on most attacks. Many characters, including Morty, LeBron, and Bugs Bunny, feel noticeably faster due to adjustments allowing faster falls during aerial attacks. Character balance adjustments, like Garnet's revised ringout potential, further enhance the improved gameplay.
This revitalized gameplay has players celebrating a game finally reaching its potential, even as its closure looms. The irony isn't lost on the community; the game is arguably at its best just as it's being shut down. Comments across social media and Reddit reflect this sentiment, with players expressing both joy at the improved gameplay and sadness at the impending closure. One Reddit user poignantly noted that had the game launched with this improved gameplay, it might have had a much longer lifespan.
Despite the positive reception to the update, Warner Bros. remains committed to shutting down MultiVersus on May 30th. Real-money transactions were disabled on January 31st, and the Season 5 premium battle pass is now free. While the game director, Tony Huynh, has addressed player concerns, there's no indication of a reversal of the shutdown plans.
The community's response is a mix of grief and celebration, with players creating memes and sharing their bittersweet farewells to a game that finally met their expectations, only to disappear. The situation highlights the unfortunate disconnect between a game's potential and its business viability.
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