Summary
AsMultiVersuscontinues its attempts to win back playersafter its controversial hiatus, developerPlayer First Games announced the addition of two new iconic fighters and both of them should tug on fans' nostalgia.MultiVersusis finally back in the spotlight as the popular platform fighter is once again adding new content for the community and while many may still be concerned about the developer’s handling of the relaunch, it’s telling that players are slowly returning to the game. Fortunately for those fans, there’ll soon be two new fighters to enjoy.
Per a brief teaser trailer posted toYouTubeby Player First Games,MultiVersusis kicking off Season 2 by adding Samurai Jack to its roster of playable characters.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s stoic warrior isn’t the only new addition though asBeetlejuice has also been confirmed for the near future. Samurai Jack is coming to the game on July 23 while Michael Keaton’s ghostly prankster doesn’t yet have a release date but it seems safe to assume that he’ll arrive in time forBeetlejuice 2which hits theaters on September 2.
What Else Is New In MultiVersus Season 2?
A New Way To Play And A New Stage
Aside from Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice, both of whom are easily the biggest draw for returningMultiVersusplayers,Season 2 is also adding a new way to play the game: Ranked Mode. This mode allows players to battle it out in 1 v 1 and 2 v 2 fights to earn points and stake their claim on the global leaderboard. Doing so will unlock exclusive cosmetics based on the achieved rank, sothose who manage to climb higherwill be granted better rewards.
Additionally, there’s also a new stage: The Warner Bros. Water Tower. What’s become an iconic Hollywood landmark will soon play host toMultiVersus' crossover battles as playersjump and fly across the various levelsof the titular structure. Based on a small hint in the Season 2 trailer’s final image,some fans are taking the WB Water Tower as a sign that the beloved Animaniacs will soon joinMultiVersusbut this has yet to be confirmed by Player First Games.
MultiVersusmay be adding plenty of popular characters to its roster butthe question remains on whether that will be enough to salvage the game’s reputation amongst the platform fighter community. In 2022, many labeled it as a potentialSuper Smash Bros.alternative but its lengthy hiatus andfrustrating monetization have resulted in a steep decline in interest. Whether Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice are enough to impress players remains to be seen.
