MultiVersus Is Being Taken Offline To Relaunch In 2024

MultiVersus is a free to-play fighting game that resembles Super Smash Bros. and will be removed from retail stores next month. That means the game’s online modes will become unplayable as developer Player First Games plans for a relaunch early next year. 

In a developer blog post, Player First Games CEO Tony Huynh explains that since MultiVersus launched in open beta (yes, open beta) last July, players have offered a ton of feedback. It is believed that shutting down the game temporarily will be the only way to make the necessary improvements. Huynh says,

“We know there’s still a lot of work to do. We now have a better understanding of where we should focus our efforts, including the content cadence for new characters, maps, and modes that will give you more options to play the game. This is in addition to updated netcodes and improved matchmaking. We’ll also be reworking the progression system based on your feedback and looking at new ways for you to connect with your friends in the game.”

MultiVersus has been pulled from the online store shelves effective April 4. While new players won’t be able to download it, those who already have it in their libraries can still reinstall it after that date. On June 25, the game’s online servers will be shut down, along with any associated features. Players will be restricted to access offline features such as training rooms and matches. 

MultiVersus will allow you to keep your in-game purchases, including characters, currency and battle tokens. Season 2’s battle pass will be available until June 25, as well. Each day, new missions will be added. However, the weekly milestones that are part of Season 2 won’t refresh until March 31, so daily tasks will still be offered. Those seeking refunds will have to take it up with their chosen storefront, as an FAQ states, “This announcement does not change any current refund policies or terms offered by the storefront(s) from which Founder’s Packs or Gleamium bundles were purchased.”

MultiVersus arrived last summer, and despite its vague open beta status (a label not specified in the game’s store description), the game received two seasons of paid content. The roster has seen several characters added, including Marvin the Martian. However, communication and support dried up after Season 2 launched in November, which has left many fans unhappy over the lack of meaningful updates. The game’s online player count has also taken a substantial hit in recent weeks, currently sitting at less than 600 players. Our review of the Open Beta version can be found here. 

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