MultiVersus, the much-anticipated platform fighter game, has officially closed its open beta and is set for a hiatus until early 2024. This has led to a wave of mixed feelings among players, who have taken to social media to express their reactions to the game’s temporary shutdown. While many players had already perceived the game as a full release due to its battle pass, microtransactions, and DLC characters, Warner Bros. Games had announced back in March that it would be shutting down as of June 25.
As the closure date has come and gone, the online community is in a state of mild mourning over the loss of their favorite game for what may be the best part of a year.
“Well ladies and gentlemen, the open beta is officially over,” shared Officer_Jack on Reddit, expressing anticipation for the full release of MultiVersus next year. Similarly, another player, Nate_923, commented, “It was a pleasure to play this game and very much look forward to what this game can become next year,” highlighting hopes for new content and an active online community when the game fully launches.
Many lapsed players have reportedly jumped back into MultiVersus for a final few games before the shutdown, while others savored their daily games one last time before the closure. However, the shutdown has not been met with universal approval. Some players have expressed their frustration at MultiVersus going dark after investing real money into it. “Locking people out of money they spent on your game until next year is something no company has successfully done, for quite obvious reasons,” voiced one Twitter user.
At present, no new release date for MultiVersus has been shared, leaving fans in anticipation of further announcements from Warner Bros. Games.
Despite the temporary shutdown, the game has earned some positive reviews. in its review of the open beta, stated: “MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online”. As the game takes a hiatus, fans are left to wait for 2024, anticipating the full version of the game and hoping for an enriched online community and a satisfying gaming experience.
