MultiVersus Final Update Sparks #SaveMultiversus Movement—But Is It Too Late?

MultiVersus may be shutting down in May, but before it exits stage left, the platform fighter has introduced major gameplay improvements that have some fans rallying to save the game.

A Final Breath of Life?

As IGN reported, the Season 5 update introduced Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last new fighters, alongside some significant gameplay changes. The most notable tweaks include:

✔ Faster movement speed for many characters.
✔ Smoother, less floaty combat mechanics.
✔ Roster balancing to refine character matchups.

These long-requested fixes have led players to wonder why these improvements didn’t happen sooner.

#SaveMultiversus Gains Traction

Frustrated fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SaveMultiversus, which reportedly amassed over 20,000 posts as of February 5. Some players even suggested paying streamers to help revive interest, though it’s unclear how effective such efforts will be.

Too Little, Too Late?

Despite the movement, MultiVersus’ player count tells a bleak story. SteamDB shows the game barely hitting 2,000 concurrent players—a stark contrast to Brawlhalla, which consistently sees over 10,000 players daily.

The game’s downfall seems rooted in questionable decisions by Player First Games and Warner Bros., including:

🚫 Launching an “open beta” with a heavy focus on competitive play rather than casual fun.
🚫 Shutting down the game for a full year before its relaunch.
🚫 Doubling down on live-service mechanics instead of refining the core experience.

The End of the Road?

While MultiVersus had the potential to be a top-tier platform fighter, its mishandling has left even die-hard fans feeling let down. Despite last-minute improvements, the game’s fate seems sealed—but at least it’s going down swinging.