Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's attempt to challenge the dominance of Super Smash Bros. with MultiVersus has officially come to an end. After multiple setbacks, relaunches, and moments of triumph, the game will be permanently taken offline.
From Initial Success to Declining Player Numbers
When MultiVersus launched, it was greeted with significant enthusiasm, attracting a peak of 153,000 concurrent players on Steam. Its second release even saw a healthy resurgence, with over 100,000 players returning, hinting at the potential for sustained success.
However, this initial momentum was short-lived. Over time, the player base dwindled, and despite efforts to introduce new content and updates, MultiVersus struggled to maintain a steady community. As of the final days, the game’s active player count had plummeted to just 648 during peak hours, signaling the end of its online journey.
What’s Next for Players?
Warner Bros. has announced that the game's final update, Season 5, will run from February 4, 2025, to May 30, 2025. After this period, the game will be officially taken offline, but players will still have access to an offline mode.
Key details to note:
- Microtransactions have already been disabled, meaning players can no longer purchase Gleamium, the premium currency.
- Those with remaining Gleamium can still use it to purchase in-game content, but no refunds are being offered.
- To retain unlocked content, players must log in before May 30, 2025, and create a local save file. Failure to do so will result in the permanent loss of all in-game items.
- MultiVersus will be removed from all digital storefronts, and it won’t be available for download after the shutdown.
- Online multiplayer services will cease on May 30, but third-party solutions like Parsec may allow players to simulate local multiplayer matches with friends.
A Farewell from the Developers
In a heartfelt farewell, the development team at Player First Games and Warner Bros. expressed their gratitude toward the MultiVersus community:
“We want to thank every player and person who has ever played or supported MultiVersus. All of us on the Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games teams have poured our heart and soul into this game. We will be forever grateful for the incredible support of the MultiVersus community throughout this journey.”
As the game prepares to shut down, fans of MultiVersus are left to reflect on what could have been for the ambitious crossover fighter.