MultiVersus is Shutting Down After Its 5th Season

MultiVersus to Conclude Operations After Season 5

Warner Bros. Games has announced the upcoming closure of its platform fighter, MultiVersus, following the completion of its fifth season. The game's final season will launch on February 4, 2025, and conclude on May 30, 2025.

Season 5: The Final Chapter

The official MultiVersus Twitter (X) account confirmed the shutdown on January 31, 2025. A blog post on the official website detailed that Season 5 will be the game's last content update. This final season will introduce two new playable characters: Aquaman (DC) and Lola Bunny (Looney Tunes), both unlockable through gameplay. Following the season's end, MultiVersus will be removed from all digital storefronts (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store). The reasons behind the shutdown remain unannounced.

Offline Play Persists

A silver lining for fans: MultiVersus will retain an offline mode. Players who download the latest version of the game between February 4th and May 30th will be able to enjoy local gameplay, either solo against AI or with up to three friends. The game will automatically create a local save file linked to the player's online account, preserving all earned and purchased content.

Real-money transactions ceased on January 31, 2025. Any remaining Gleamium (in-game currency) can be used until the game's closure.

A Brief Retrospective

MultiVersus launched its public beta in July 2022, quickly gaining popularity as a free-to-play platform fighter. A relaunch in May 2024 introduced new features, but the game struggled with technical issues, player retention, and microtransaction concerns. Reportedly, player counts dropped significantly in July 2024.

Despite its short lifespan, MultiVersus will leave behind a legacy of 35 playable characters from various franchises. Player First Games and Warner Bros. expressed gratitude for the community's support.

MultiVersus remains available for download on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC until May 30, 2025, at 9 AM PDT.