Multiversus has been quite a roller coaster. No one expected anything from it, but its beta was a huge success. So much so that at Riot, they decided not to continue with their plans to make a Smash-style game. As time went on, its reception cooled down and Warner decided to withdraw the beta. When they relaunched it, the reception was lukewarm due to certain questionable business decisions, but the quick action of Player First Games, the developing company, has brought it back into the public’s favor.
Due to its success, Warner Bros has decided to continue investing in the game and, specifically, in its development studio. That’s why Warner Bros. Games has announced the acquisition of Player First Games. And while the amount for which the operation has been closed has not been made public, we do know that the co-founders of Player First Games, Tony Huynh and Chris White, director of MultiVersus and director of technology respectively, will continue to lead the company.
Regarding the purchase, both sides have wanted to emphasize how satisfied they are with it. David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Games, has stated that he is very happy to welcome Player First Games to the company. On the other hand, Huynh has stated that they will continue working to make the experience with MultiVersus the best possible and that the integration of their development team with the publisher is optimal for the players.
In fact, we will have news from MultiVersus very soon. The second season is already coming, and with it will come a new character, the legendary Samurai Jack, and a new stage, inspired by the Warner Bros water tower. On the other hand, one of the most requested modes by the community will be added. The ranked mode will be added, with 1 vs. 1 and 2 vs. 2 battles, which will serve to obtain ranking points that, at the end of the season, will translate into exclusive cosmetic items according to our position in the rankings.
If you are interested in playing MultiVersus, it has never been easier. MultiVersus is available for free download, with microtransactions, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC.