MultiVersus Season 5: A Last Stand?
Industry insider AusilMV, known for accurate game leaks, suggests that Season 5 of MultiVersus could be its final season if it fails to perform well. A source close to the development team reportedly indicated that the season is a last-ditch attempt to revive the game's flagging popularity. While this remains a rumor, the situation is undeniably precarious.
The game's initial launch in 2022 saw explosive success, peaking at 153,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, a dramatic 99% player drop followed shortly after, leading Warner Bros. Games to shut down the project in June 2023, controversially labeling it an "open beta test." A relaunch with updates occurred in May 2024, but the game has yet to recapture its initial momentum.
Season 5, launching in early February, represents a crucial turning point. It may be the developers' final opportunity to reignite player interest and prevent the game's permanent closure.
The game's 2022 release, now retrospectively termed a "beta," initially enjoyed widespread player enthusiasm. However, the developer's decision in March 2023 to temporarily shut down the game in June of that year caused significant backlash, particularly among players who had purchased the premium edition. The upcoming season will therefore determine the fate of this relaunched title.