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MultiVersus Fans Applaud Season 5 Updates as #SaveMultiVersus Trends

Author: Caleb Apr 26,2025

MultiVersus is set to close its doors when Season 5 concludes in May, yet a recent update that dramatically increased combat speed has revitalized the game's community. Fans are now more engaged than ever, prompting a #SaveMultiVersus movement across social media platforms.

The Warner Bros. platform fighting game kicked off its fifth and final season on February 4 at 9am PT, following Player First Games' announcement last week about the game's impending shutdown. Despite the somber news, the Season 5 update introduced significant gameplay changes, including the addition of DC's Aquaman and Looney Toons' Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. The most notable change, however, is the increased combat speed, which players have been requesting for years. This update transforms the game's feel, making it faster-paced and more enjoyable.

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

The community first noticed the speed boost after watching the Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video shared by Player First on X/Twitter. The changes mark a significant departure from the slower, criticized gameplay of the MultiVersus beta in 2022 and even surpass the pace set during the relaunch in May last year. According to the patch notes, the increased speed results from reduced hitpause across most attacks, allowing for faster combo execution. Specific characters like Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others benefit from additional speed tweaks, while Garnet sees adjustments to her ringout potential.

>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 transformed MultiVersus into an almost entirely new game, with players appreciating more than just the new characters. However, this update comes just as the game is scheduled to shut down on May 30. Warner Bros. Games will remove MultiVersus from digital storefronts and disable online play, leaving only offline modes available.

Fans are experiencing a mix of shock and powerlessness as MultiVersus reaches its peak just before its end. X user @PJiggles_ described it as "the most interesting bad game in existence," reflecting on its journey from beta to relaunch and now to its final season. Professional Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King questioned the timing of the speed increase, suggesting that such changes earlier could have saved the game. A Reddit user echoed this sentiment, lamenting that the game's initial relaunch lacked these fundamental improvements.

The drastic improvement in gameplay quality has led to a mix of mourning and celebration within the community. Reddit user Desperate_Method4032 praised the Season 5 update for fixing all their issues with the game, including enhanced shield animations that contribute to a more polished experience. Despite the shutdown announcement, they expressed hope that Warner Bros. might reconsider, citing the game's newfound potential.

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 their shutdown plan. MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh shared final thoughts on X, addressing player concerns and confirming the end of real-money transactions as of January 31. The Season 5 premium battle pass has been made free for all as a parting gift.

MultiVersus will cease operations at 9 am PT on May 30. As Warner Bros. moves forward with the shutdown, players continue to enjoy the game, share memes, and celebrate its final moments. It's a bittersweet time for the fighting game community, appreciating a game that finally meets their expectations just before its end.

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