History of MultiVersus in Timeline

MultiVersus is a free-to-play fighting game being developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Games. It features a crossover format where players can select characters from various Warner Bros. franchises to battle each other. The game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

2019: Early Development Rumors

Rumors suggest that the development of MultiVersus may have begun as early as 2019, potentially influenced by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the Ultra Instinct Shaggy meme.

October 27, 2021: Leaked Image and DMCA Takedown

On October 27, 2021, a leaked image, allegedly showing the MultiVersus character selection screen, is shared online and subsequently taken down following a DMCA request from Warner Bros.

November 2021: MultiVersus Officially Announced

After rumors and leaks, MultiVersus is officially announced in November 2021.

November 2021: Rumors of MultiVersus Surface

Rumors about a Warner Bros. crossover fighting game, later confirmed to be MultiVersus, circulate prior to its official announcement in November 2021.

March 8, 2022: Closed Alpha Test Concludes

MultiVersus concludes its closed alpha testing phase on March 8, 2022.

May 26, 2022: Additional Playable Characters Leaked

A leak on May 26, 2022 reveals more characters planned for MultiVersus, including Daenerys Targaryen and Ted Lasso.

July 2022: Early Access and Open Beta Begins

Early access and open beta versions of MultiVersus become available in July 2022.

July 2022: MultiVersus Tops Sales Charts

MultiVersus achieves commercial success in July 2022, topping sales charts in America and Australia, becoming the most downloaded game on the US PlayStation Store, and being the most popular title on Steam Deck.

July 26, 2022: Open Beta Released as Soft Launch

MultiVersus' open beta launches on July 26, 2022, serving as a soft launch for the game and featuring Founder's Pack paid-DLC.

August 9, 2022: Season 1 Launch Delayed

MultiVersus' first season, initially planned for August 9, 2022, is delayed.

August 2022: MultiVersus Reaches 10 Million Players

By August 2022, MultiVersus reaches 10 million players.

2022: Bugs Bunny Dominates and Character Balancing

During 2022's open beta, Bugs Bunny's dominance in the leaderboards leads to character balancing adjustments, including changes to Bugs Bunny and Wonder Woman following EVO 2022. Velma's police car ability is also replaced with the Mystery Machine.

February 2023: Player Count Declines

By February 2023, MultiVersus experiences a significant decrease in its daily player count, attributed to a lack of content updates, causing surprise among players who believed the game was fully launched.

March 27, 2023: Open Beta Closure Announced

On March 27, 2023, it is announced that the open beta will end on June 25, 2023, with the game going offline until a full launch in May 2024.

June 2023: Open Beta Ends

The open beta for MultiVersus ends in June 2023 as the game prepares for its full launch.

March 2024: MultiVersus Relaunch Announced

In March 2024, the relaunch of MultiVersus is scheduled for May 28, 2024, featuring cross-play and cross-progression, a new PvE mode, and a shift to Unreal Engine 5.