MultiVersus, Warner Bros and Player First Games' free-to-play crossover ?fighter, has gone through some solid highs and some devastating lows ever since its initial rel?ease. It seems that both companies are trying different ways to save the game's reputation, and this latest one may be just what it needs.

On MultiVersus' official website, Player First Games revealed an upcoming new feature called Fighter Road, which will allow players to unlock new fighters way more easily. With this, ?they will be able to earn experience points (known as Fighter Road XP) by playing through matches, and special events or by purchasing them directly.

When a player earns enough, they can choose a character from the roster and unlock them permanently and, fortunately, they can also test each one of them on the Lab before making a final choice. Weirdly enough, Fighter Road will be divided into different tiers that group certain characters together, with Shaggy, Banana Guard, Wonder Woman, and Batman being placed in the first one. While this isn't that big of a deal??, it also means that players won't have as much freedom as they initially thought.

What will happen to MultiVersus' preexisting currency, known as fighter currency? Player First Games revealed that it's basically getting rid of it and, while players won't be able to earn more, they can still use their remaining surplus to purchase any characters they want. Keep this in mind when Fighter Road launches on November 12, alongside Season 4 of the game?.

Is Fighter Road enough to save MultiVersus?

Fighter Road seems to be a reasonable improvement, especially after gamers have heavily criticized the process of unlocking new characters in MultiVersus. While players can earn fighter currency in-game without spending a cent, the process is painstakingly slow and feels extremely "grindy", according to most of them. Fighter Road has the potential to fix this and finally, let players unlock their favorite characters i??n a quicker and mo?re entertaining way.

According to IGN, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently admitted that MultiVersus underperformed, but that the company recognizes its business, and it's going to keep focusing on it. The coincidental announcement of Figh?ter Road seems like damage control from Warner Bros and Player First Games in order to try and attract a higher player base that doesn't want to grind for all these popular cartoon an??d film characters as much.

It's hard to tell if Fighter Road will save MultiVersus and its reputation, but it definitely is a step in the right direction. Fan reaction to the announcement has been very positive so far, with many players claiming that this is just what MultiVersus needed, even if some of them are lament?ing the loss of all the fighter currency they worked so hard to get.

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Warner Bros. Games has acquired the MultiVersus developer Player First Games for an undisclosed amount. The platform fighter developer is now readying for MultiVersus' second season of content, set to make its deb?ut this week on July 23, 2024.

Player First Games is now a part of Warner Bros.

In an official press release, WB Games announced its acquisition of Player First Game. Studio Co-Founders Tony Huynh and Chris White (also?? Head of Technology) will report to Carlos Barbosa, Vice President and Studio Head of Warner Bros. Games San Diego.

“We have worked with Player First Games over several years to create and launch MultiVersus, and we are very pleased to welcome this talented team to Warner Bros. Games,�said president of Warner Bros. Games David Haddad. “The bright and creative team at Player First Games adds to our extensive development capabilities.�/p>

One reason behind the Player First Games acquisition by WB Games is cited as a smoother integration process between the studio and the publisher, perhaps with better communication surrounding its IP or faster production time to release upcoming characters quicker. Huynh also explained that "having [their] development team integrated with the publisher is optimum for the players.�/p>

Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice are around the corner

Season 1 included four characters: The Joker, Jason Voorhees, Banana Guard, and Agent Smith. The rollout has been relatively slow, however, as Agent Smith is about to launch for e??very?one nearly two months after the game's release on May 28.

Season 2, so far, will give us the cartoon classic Samurai Jack, along with the grotesque ghosty B?eetlejuic?e, who seem to be in the game for promotional reasons as a sequel film heads to theatres this September. The Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch and Scooby-Doo have also appeared in the artwork for upcoming MultiVersus comics launching later this year (via Bleeding Cool), so i??t's likely they'll arrive in the platform fighter shortly.

Warner Bros. Games also owns NetherRealm Studios, the Chicago developer that makes the Mortal Kombat series, so Player First Games has great company in the fighting game space. Seeing Sub-Zero clashing with Batman ??and Steven Universe sounds riveting.

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Following last week's MultiVersus character reveal, Player? First Games has put out a proper gameplay trailer for the crossover's newest playable fighter: The Joker. Despite the Clown Prince of Crime being the focus, though, Player First seems to have taken the opportunity to tease another set of characters, The Powerpuff Girls.

The trailer begins with Batman's computer being hacked by the Joker, which brings up profiles of several other playable characters. Eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed all three Powerpuff Girls—Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup—appearing on the display in the top right corner. Although unlike the rest of the characters, they're de??picted with what looks like art from their show rather?? than in-game renders. Still, the fact they're there at all may as well be official confirmation of their inclusion.

The Powerpuff Girls were always a safe bet for MultiVersus. Aside from being popular Cartoon Network characters, evidence of their inclusion was uncovered via datamines from 2023, courtesy of Twitter user AusilMV, and their home city of Townsville seemed to be in the background of a clip teasing a new Superman costume. The real question is whether they'll be three separate characters with their own movesets, or if they'll share a roster slot and all play identically to each other. Also, there's no telling when they'll be added to MultiVersus, though I imagine we won't hear details until after the game's full release on May 28.

The Powerpuff Girls may not be the only Cartoon Network icons being teased for MultiVersus either. In the same trailer, around the 49 second mark, we can see a brand-new stage set in a laboratory. Some fans in the comments section believe this is meant to be Dexter's laboratory from... Dexter's Laboratory,?? which could mean the boy genius will join the roster too. In the bottom right hand corner, you can even see a sign that looks an awful lot like the "No Dee Dee" sign Dexter has on his bedroom door in the show, meant to bar his annoying older sister from entering (it never works).

MultiVersus' roster was always one of its strong points and there's plenty of exciting potential for future inclusions thanks to Warner Bros' extensive catalogue of IP to draw from. However, the game has a lot to prove to try and win over players. Many were annoyed when it went offline last year, especially since some had already spent money on its microtransactions, with no option to claim refunds. Any purchases are expected to carry over into the full game, but the whole thing still left a sour taste in fans' mouths. As such, MultiVersus faces an up?hill battle to curry back players' favour, and adding new characters is only a part of that.

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What, indeed, is up, Doc?

Player First Games has released a new update for its fun and chaotic crossover fighter MultiVersus, ??but fans hoping for new stages, characters, or balance upda?tes will have to keep waiting, as this update seems purely focused on bug fixes and hit/hurtbox tweaks.

The new update, available now on all platforms, includes a handful of fixes for various characters, including hitbox improvements on Iron Giant, bug fixes on Garnet, stat tracker fixes on LeBron, and down special fixes for Morty. Unfortunately, there's little more in the way of gameplay tweaks, character balancing, or additional characters, stages, or fixes. This has seen players getting more than a little shouty on social media. Something which never, ever happens in gaming communities.

Launched in open beta in July 2022, MultiVersus got off to a magnificent start. Millions of players dove into its free-to-play, Super Smash Bros.-style shenanigans in local, online, and tournament scenes. The following weeks and months would see the arrival of new characters and stages, including DC Comics' anti-hero Black Adam, edgy cartoon stars Rick & Morty, and Gremlins' Stripe and Gizmo. But things have been very quiet for the past four months, with the November 2022 arrival of Marvin the Martian repres??e??nting the most recent major content update the fighter has received.

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Now, of course, it should be reiterated that MultiVersus is in open beta mode, and as such, there is probably much going on behind the scenes in regard to the fighter's actual release. After all, there were inklings, (albeit unofficially) of some cool characters supposedly lined up for the roster. These included DC Comics' villain Joker, as well as movie characters such as Beetlejuice, The Goonies, and even The Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West.

The Warner Bros. IP catalog, which includes DC Comics, Mortal Kombat, The Lord of the Rings, Looney Tunes, and main other popular worlds and characters is, on paper, a gold mine of roster additions.

Fighting game communities are flighty and brutal mistresses: Hard to build, hard to maintain, and most certainly hard to recall, once their interest has wandered elsewhere. Hopefully MultiVersus �which is a fun scrapper �will be able to res?urrect the excitement of its launch months, At this stage, MultiVersus needs "an event": Either an official launch date, a fresh front end/U.I. update, or a "Roadmap" (ugh) of incoming content. The shrinking player community needs evidence that the fighter has a future, and is not on the road to getting insta-canned by the Money Men, like so many free-to-play hits before it.

MultiVersus is available now on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox pla??tforms.

Related: All MultiVersus Voice Actors Listed on PrimaGames

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The Most Electrifying DLC in MultiVersus Today

Things have been a mite quiet in the world of MultiVersus since it began its second season, but the cartoonish brawler is happily ticking along, welcoming players into its marvelous mash-up of movi?e, comic book, and television stars. In fact, a new update launched today, bringing with it a new stage, a new character skin, and several fun, festive accessories.

First and foremost, "The Man in Black" skin is coming for DC anti-hero Black Adam, offering him the cinematic visage of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from the recent DCU movie �(which may, apparently, be part of the final hurrah for this incarnation of the troubled big screen series). Alongside Black Adam, a new stage has arrived, based on the sword-swinging series Game of Thrones. The new stage comes complete with a rendition of the show's theme, and?? finally gives launch charac?ter Arya Stark a place to call home.

Lookit her! What a cutie pie!

Getting into the holiday spirit, MultiVersus has also launched a limited-time event known as "FestiVersus". For the coming weeks, players will be able to earn special cookies in battle, which can be exchanged for a variety of festive profile items and accessories, including avatars, stickers, and ring-out effects. Additionally, a selection of "Ugly Sweaters" will be available for some of the roster, ensuring that everyone is fee??ling the holiday spirit, whether they'd like to or not.

The new MultiVersus update launches today on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms. Unfortunately, it seems that this will be the only place where you'll see Black Adam ??battle Superman ??anytime soon.

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Lookit his lil' legs!

There's a new gun in town in Player First Games' madcap smack-'em-up MultiVersus, as classic Looney Toons character Marvin the Martian joins the roster as the first DLC combatant of Season 2. Marvin is availa??ble to purchase today on all platforms for 3000 Gold or 700 Gleamium.

Debuting in the 1948 Bugs Bunny cartoon Haredevil Hare, Marvin the Martian is a diminutive intergalactic warrior with a bad a??ttitude and an amusingly bureaucratic voice. Marvin ??would appear in several shorts with Bugs, but is perhaps best known for his ongoing, decades-long feud with Daffy Duck's space-age alter-ego, Duck Dodgers.

As a foil to both Bugs Bunny and Duck Dodgers, Marvin is recognized by his fast-moving legs and his tendency to get "verrrrry angry indeed" when things are not going his way. He would later appear in multiple Warner Bros. shows and movies including Taz-Mania, Animaniacs, Space Jam, Pinky and The Brain, and Tiny Toon Adventures. Marvin even pops up in 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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An Assassin class character, Marvin the Martian moves with speed and fluidity, balanced out by his low health. Marvin's iconic B-23 Bubble Blaster is at hand to fire awkward, bubble-based projectiles, while his K-62 Projectile Modulator is a hand??held device that actually alters the direction of enemy projectiles... That's pretty novel. Finally, Marvin has a "ground pound" attack in the form of "In the Name of Mars", which sees him slam a flag into the ground, conquering Earth and sending nearby opponents skyward?.

What a fun adaptation of the character, can't wait to check him out. Marvin the Martian is the 23rd character to appear in MultiVersus, more characters, modes, and features are expected as the season rolls out, (with several characters already appearing in various datamine reports over the course of Season 1).

MultiVersus is now in open beta on Pl??ayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Did you bag Brunhilde Bugs?

[Update: Player First Games has announced that Marvin the Martian is coming to MultiVersus in season 2. You have made him very angry... Very angry indeed. A Game of Thrones stage is also in the works.]

Player First Games has completed the first season of its crossover scrapper MultiVersus, with the free-to-play fighter m??aking quite a splash in its opening months. Still essentially in open beta �despite its run of content drops and tournaments �Season 2? will bring new modes, characters, stages, and more.

MultiVersus Season 2 is getting off to something of a quiet start, with no immediate announcement regarding new characters, but today will see the title get a brand new Bat??tle Pass, which will now no longer feature any empty tiers. Somewhat suspiciously, the patch notes point out that the developer has "Tuned the number of points required to complete each tier so that the Battle Pass feels both engaging and rewarding." Hmm...

As always, some exclusive skins await those who commit to the grind, with "Baker Street Tom & Jerry" featuring as the Tier 50 prize for the Free Pass and Maestro Bugs Bunny as the Tier 50 prize for the Premium Pass. Another Bugs Bunny grand prize? Ain't he a stinker? Players picking up ??the Premium Pass will unlock the fun "Astronaut Velma" skin immediately.

Season 2 also brings with it the arriv??al of the in-game store, filled with goodies to spend your hard earned... erm... "Gleamium" on. These include a fresh run of character skins including "Samurai Batman", "Evil Morty", and *checks notes* "Uncle Shagworthy". The intro tutorial has also been overhauled, simplifying some steps and adding a voiceover. Additionally, the even more madcap "Silly Queue" has received new modifiers, including an amusing Big Head mode.

From an under-the-hood stance, MultiVersus Season 2 has introduced Multi-Path Traffic Acceleration to help improve online stability, and there is a fresh run of balance tweaks for several maps and fighters. Unfortunately, there is no word on any of the new characters that will be arriving over the course of Season 2 �with several characters already appearing in various datamine reports over the course of Season ??1. Hopefully, we'll get word of the new crossover contenders very soon.

MultiVersus?? is now in open beta ??on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Crossover Carnage Continues

Those currently swingin' mallets and tossing pies in the madcap world of MultiVersus will be given the opportunity to go for the brass ring real soon, as Player ??First Games has kicked off the first test period for the brawler's long-awaited Ranked Mode.

As of 09:00 PT / 12:00 ET / 18:00 BST, players will be able to jump into the temporary Alpha, which will be offering up a full week of ranked play in order for the developer to test the ins and outs of the new system. Ranked Mode will see players' win/loss ratio count toward an overall leaderboard standing, a feature that much of the MultiVersus community has been asking for some time now. Of cours?e, standard multiplayer battles will also remain available during the course of Ranked alpha and beyond.

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MultiVersus, which currently remains in an Early Access status, has recently closed out its first season of content with the arrival of DC Comics anti-hero Black Adam. The crossover brawler has been pretty successful with critics and players right out of the gate, though currently battles myriad free-to-play games, of multiple genres, in its bid for audience retention. Player First Games has done a grand job in providing frequent updates for the fledgling fighter, though has struggled socially?? in the face of player impatience �much of which has been completely unwarranted.

While we are yet to receive any details pertaining to Season 2, there have already been multiple datamines suggesting some of the upcoming characters that might be waiting to join the roster. MultiVersus' second season will likely be something of a watershed moment for the game, ultimately delivering the under-the-hood fixes and gameplay content that will make or break the title in 2023 and beyond. Regardless, MultiVersus is a fun, if chaotic scrap??per, and is ??deserving of future success.

MultiVersus is now in Early Access on PlayStation, ??PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Truffle Shuffle Super

Those naughty MultiVersus dataminers are at it again, delving into the code of Player First Games' madcap platform fighter and pulling out clues pertaining to upcoming characters and stages �In fact, just this weekend, one such digger ventured into the new update and surfaced with a reference to the iconic 1985 classic, The Goonies.

Directed by Richard Donner and written by Steven Spielberg, The Goonies tells the tale of a group of misfit children, who embark upon a wild adventure of danger and intrigue while exploring the legend of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willie. The Goonies has transcended generations due to its dopey slapstick comedy, Indiana Jones-esque action, and litany of quotable lines and memorable chara??cters. Today, decades after its release, it remains something of a rite of passage for yo?ung film fans.

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The data pulled from the new MultiVersus update includes a "Character Universe" code �essentially a folder in which data is stored by IP, (for example "DC Comics" or "Gremlins"), this would suggest the possibility of one or more Goonies characters might be in the works for the star-studded fighter, though we are probably?? more likely to get Sloth than we are Mama Fratelli. Of course, this code could also be a "just ??in case" placeholder, with no confirmed plan to bring in The Goonies anytime soon. We shall see.

The Goonies is the latest in a number of unannounced IPs and characters to be found lurking within the MultiVersus code. Previous datamines have uncovered dialogue and/or references pertaining to DC Comics supervillain Joker, The Ghost with the Most, Beetlejuice, and The Wizard of Oz's very own Wicked Witch of the West. To date, none of these characters have been officially confirmed by Play??er?? First Games.

MultiVersus is available now in open beta on PlaySt??atio?n, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Tom & Scary

Warner Bros Games' fun platform scrapper MultiVersus has received a fresh update, bringing with it a selection of gameplay ??tweaks, some spooky-ooky Ha??lloween content, and a brand new character in the form of the vicious and malevolent gremlin, Stripe.

Version 1.04, now available on PC and console platforms, sees Stripe join the star-studded roster as one of Season 1's additional characters. Wielding a chainsaw and cro?ssbow, the Assassin class fighter will utilize speed and power in lieu of health and defensive abilities. The little bastard is a pretty frightening opponent, and Gizmo better ensure that he's sto??cked up on flaming Tippex to take this punk down.

And speaking of frightening, the new update includes a selection of Halloween-themed Elite skins for some of the MultiVersus roster. These include a Mummified Reindog, a super-cute Witch Velma, vampire skins for Tom & Jerry, Frankenstein Iron Giant, Calico Cake, and creepy Black Lantern variants of DC Com??ics heroes Superman?? and Wonder Woman. They all look pretty awesome, to be honest, and can be picked up for between 800-1500 Gleamium each.

In addition to the skins, MultiVersus will be holding a special Halloween event between October 15 and November 15. During this time, all players can earn "Candy" in matches, which can be saved and spent on various creepy emotes, stickers, and avatars. If there's nothing that takes your fancy, then the accrued Candy can be exchanged for Gold in the MultiVersus store. The Mummy Reindog skin can also be purchased ??via Candy, though it will take a hefty 3000 pieces.

Under the hood, the new update contains additional balance tweaks and bug fixes. Perhaps most notably, the player will now receive a Move Decay penalization after three consecutive uses of an attack (down from four). Player First Games hopes that this will encourage more experimentation in character combo routes. You can check out the full Version 1.04 patch notes (and Halloween co??stumes) right here.

MultiVersus is avai?lable as a free-to-play beta on PlayS??tation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Smile.

Yesterday saw Player First Games' brawler MultiVersus receive a brand new update, bringing with it bug fixes, balance changes, the arrival of new fighter Rick Sanchez and, of course, a fresh new batch of character rumors, br?ought about by those c??rafty, crafty PC dataminers.

Much like with the previous update, tinkerers have been playing around with the source code of Version 1.03 of MultiVersus and have found secrets buried within. These secrets come in the form of a new "Announcers Pack," that contains narration recorded by DC Comics' Clown Prince of Crime himself, Joker. This would, obviously, suggest that Gotham City's deadliest is getting set to join the MV roster?? somewhere down the line �This is an inevitability that will surely come as no surprise to anybody.

You can check out the unearthed dialogue in the tweet below, posted online by @LaisulMV.

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While this is unconfirmed at this time, the dialogue appears to have been recorded by Mark Hamill, who famously played Joker in the award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, and is considered one of the very best portrayals of the psychopathic criminal in the canon. Splashing out on authentic voices and top-tier characters is partly responsible for MultiVersus success, giving the platform fighter a distinction above some of the other Smash Bros. clones on the market.

Previously, dataminers had uncovered voice lines for two more unannounced stars, The Wizard of OZ's Wicked Witch of the West, and The Ghost with The Most: Beetlejuice.? To date, neither of these roster additions have been referenced in any official capacity, so these characters may be waiting in the wings for further seasons. At least sweetie-pie Harley will finally be getting a measure of revenge on ol' Mr. J.

MultiVersus is currently in free-to-play open beta on Pla??y??Station, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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And you can play him even AFTER midnight

Player First Games has released the newest character for its platform brawler MultiVersus, which is currently enjoying a very, very popular open beta on PC and consoles �Climbing out of his ornate box and into your hearts, it's Gizmo, the cuddly critter from Joe Dante's 1984 classic, Gremlins.

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As we reported yesterday, Gizmo is a support class character, designed to help bolster the abilities of his in-match teammates. Gizmo's "Song of the Mogwai" sees our pal warble his cute little ditty, conjuring up music notes that can damage the opposition, while "Gizmo-a-Go-Go" sees the Mogwai cling to his partner, cleansing them of all current debuffs while hanging on for the ride. Of course, it would not be Gizmo without his iconic "Hunter's Bow", an improvised weapon utilized at the climax of movie sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch. The bow can also be charged f????or flaming Tippex glory.

Gizmo is available to purchase in MultiVersus today, and will be followed by further Season One characters at a later date. These will include Rick of Rick & Morty fame, DC Comics' anti-hero Black Adam, and Gizmo's arch nemesis, Stripe himself. As previously noted, dataminers have also discovered clues pertaining to further, unannounced characters, you can check out these spoilers in our previous article.

MultiVersus is available in open be??ta on PlayStation, PC??, and Xbox platforms.

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He's your worst nightmare

Tomorrow sees the next pop culture superstar join the roster of Warner Bros. Games' MultiVersus. The popular crossover fighter will welcome the mischievous Mogwai Gizmo to its ranks, joining a star-studded crossover cast including characters from Game of Thrones, DC Comics, Steven Universe, and more.

While developer Player First Games is yet to release an official gameplay trailer for the gremlin, it has revealed Gizmo's gameplay card, which reveals that the Mogwai is a Support class character with an array of moves to attack his foes and aid his partners. Gizmo will come equipped with his Rambo-style "Hunter's Bow", as seen in the climax of 1990 sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch. This to?ol will allow Gizmo to fire projectiles at the opposing team, and it can even be charged for full, flaming Tippex glory.

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A support move, "Song of the Mogwai", will see Gizmo hum his famous little tune from the Gremlins movies, this move will cause the spawning of music notes, which apparently cause harm to his opponents �pretty bizarre given the adorable nature of the critter's singing. Perhaps Gizmo's most useful tool, "Gizmo-??a-Go-Go", sees him leap onto his partner, piggyback-style, wherein he will instantly remove any debuffs or negative status that has been applied to his teammate. While hitching a ride, Gizmo ??can continue to fire his arrows at his opposition... I've said "opposition" a lot, because Gizmo has no enemies.

Gizmo will arrive in MultiVersus tomorrow, September 8, as the second DLC character of season one, (following Morty of Rick & Morty fame). The remainder of the season will see Rick, DC Comic's Black Adam, and Gizmo's arch nemesis, Stripe, also join the fray... Huh, I guess he does have enemies.

MultiVersus is av??ailable now in open beta on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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No matter how much he cries... No matter how much he begs...

A bundle of trouble is headed to Warner Bros. Games crossover fighter MultiVersus in just a few short days, as developer Player First Games has dropped a new teaser trailer that points to the arrival of Gizmo, the heroic little Mogwai from Joe Dante's 1984 hit, Gremlins.

A short teaser video sees the ancient, ornate chest that is Gizmo's home open up in response to the sound of cavorting mayhem, suggesting that the sweet lol' fuzzball is headed to MultiVersus in or?der to keep his arch nemesis, Stripe, in line. While details on Gizmo are very sparse at the time of writing, it is believed that he will be an individual character from Stripe, with his own moveset and a??bilities.

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Gizmo, for those unacclimatized to the Gremlins universe, is one of the last remnants of the almost extinct species "Mogwai" and comes to live with teenager Billy Peltzer in his sleepy suburb of Kingston Falls. While himself a cute, friendly, and lovable character, Gizmo eventually multiplies, with his new brethren being far more malevolent and mischiev??ous. The leader of the pack, Stripe, guides ?his fellow "gremlins" on a chaotic rampage throughout the town, bringing death and destruction to its residents. Ultimately, it is up to Billy and Gizmo to stop the carnage and bring down Stripe and his scaly posse.

Then, in the sequel, Gizmo d?resses up as Rambo for this one bit.

It is believed that Gizmo will join the MultiVersus roster as part of a major update which is scheduled to launch Tuesday, September 6. He will be followed over the coming weeks by additional season one characters Stripe, Black Adam (DC Comics), and Rick (Rick & Morty). Recently, dataminers have also uncovered sound files that point to several as-yet-unannounced new characters.

[Update: Playe??r First Games now expects Gizmo to show up on Thursday, September 8.]

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MultiVersus is now available in open beta on ??PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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(But Guilds and the Store still aways away)

MultiVersus director and Player First Games developer Tony Hyunh �a man who has proven to be welcomingly exciteable in regards to their title �has teased ??a new update for the cr?ossover-tastic platform fighter. The update will arrive on all platforms at some point within the next week.

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Asked by YouTuber AngryJoe when the in-game store would be open for business, Huynh responded, noting that while both the store and Guilds were currently on the docket, neither was considered a top priority for the title over aspects such as character balance, online stability, and bug stomping. It's worth remembering that, despite having entered its first season, MultiVersus is still technically in open beta, and, as? such, is currently operating as a "work-in-pro?gress" title.

Hyunh did note that the new update, which will roll out sometime next week, will contain "cool things" �though stopped short of giving details. the player base is currently expecting new modes such as Arcade and Ranked Online, as well as season one characters Rick (Rick & Morty), Black Adam (DC Comics), and Stripe (Gremlins) but, for now, it looks like?? we'll just have to wait and see what September brings.

MultiVersus is cur?rently available in open beta on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Something, Something, McDonald's sauce!

MultiVersus has welcomed its first-ever post-launch character: Morty Smith �star of the sweary Adult Swim show Rick & Morty �/em> is now available to purchase in the free-to-play crossover fighter.