MultiVersus Players Praise Major Season 5 Gameplay Changes Ahead of Server Shutdown — and Now #SaveMultiVersus Is Trending Online

MultiVersus' impending shutdown in May, following the conclusion of Season 5, hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of its player base. A recent update dramatically increased combat speed, a long-requested change that has revitalized gameplay and sparked a fervent #SaveMultiVersus social media campaign.

The game's fifth and final season launched on February 4th, introducing Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last playable characters, as previously announced by developer Player First Games. However, the update's focus was on significant gameplay adjustments, resulting in a significantly faster-paced experience. This fundamental shift, a long-standing player plea, has arrived ironically as the game nears its end.

A Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video showcased the speed enhancements. The difference is stark; characters execute combos and traverse the screen with unprecedented speed. This marks a departure from the sluggish gameplay criticized during the 2022 beta and even surpasses the speed improvements seen in last year's relaunch.

Patch notes attribute the speed increase to a reduction in hitpause across most attacks. Many characters, including Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, and Black Adam, now feel noticeably faster due to adjustments enabling faster falls during aerial attacks. Garnet's ringout potential has been rebalanced.

Season 5 transforms MultiVersus into a vastly different game, offering players far more enjoyment than just two new characters. The bittersweet irony is that this improved experience coincides with the game's imminent shutdown on May 30th. This will end seasonal content and remove the game from digital stores, leaving only offline modes.

The community's reaction is a mix of shock and disbelief. One X user described MultiVersus as "the most interesting bad game in existence," highlighting its tumultuous journey. Professional player Mew2King questioned the timing of the speed increase. Reddit users expressed similar sentiments, lamenting the potential lost due to the game's initial shortcomings. Many believe that had the game launched with this improved gameplay, it could have thrived.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception to the Season 5 update, which many players claim fixed “every issue” they had with the game, Player First and Warner Bros. remain committed to the shutdown. Real-money transactions were disabled on January 31st, though the Season 5 premium battle pass is free. MultiVersus' final sunset is scheduled for 9 am PT on May 30th.

While the game's fate is sealed, the community finds solace in celebrating this final, unexpectedly excellent iteration, sharing memes and expressing their bittersweet farewell to a game that finally met their expectations, only to be lost.

“#SaveMultiversus” https://t.co/xZAfif5XAe pic.twitter.com/CfDAJ13erF

>game dies

>they finally start doing clever marketing

>they actually improve the gameplay

Yeah sounds about right https://t.co/2375drzNCU

Sooooo

You announced the game was shutting down but then fixed the thing that made players quit

What https://t.co/YfvGsOiEv5

This is what it feels like seeing everyone playing S5 #MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus pic.twitter.com/7DS03efXCg

Multiversus dropping good gameplay while on its death bed https://t.co/gnxRAegeeO pic.twitter.com/r2QGcE6W6x