WhenMultiVersuswas first announced all the way back in November 2021, it seemed like a pretty promising concept. WhileSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateset the platform-fighter bar exceptionally high,MultiVersusseemed well-equipped to give it a run for its money. After all, Warner Bros. was home to some strong IP, and that’s half the battle for a game that revolves around crossovers.
MultiVersus' initial roster was fairly impressive, with some DC icons, classicLooney Tunescharacters, Cartoon Network favorites, and a few wildcards thrown in for good measure.MultiVersushas continued to build on that roster since its return earlier this year, adding long-requestedWarner Bros. characters like the Joker, Jason Voorhees, Agent Smith, Beetlejuice, Samurai Jack, and the Powerpuff Girls. But with so many great fighters on the roster, one character now stands out like a sore thumb.
MultiVersus Seems To Have Forgotten About One Type of Fighter
There’s Only One Original Character in MultiVersus
WhenMultiVersusfirst launched its public Beta, its roster included an original character called Reindog. According to Reindog’s official bio onMultiVersus' website, the character was a Royal Guardian of the monarchy on his homeworld of Zanifeer. Reindog wields a powerful gem that grants him special supportive abilities during battle.
As far as fighting game backstories go, Reindog’s is fairly weak, given that their official description is the only bit of information available at the time of writing. When their origin is paired with the character’s rather generic but visual design and moveset, Reindog quickly falls into the background ofMultiVersus' roster, letting the game’s pop culture icons overshadow them. As of now, Reindog is the only original character onMultiVersus' roster, and there don’t seem to be any signs of that changing anytime soon.
MultiVersus Might Be Right to Avoid Original Characters
But while Reindog now seems out of place onMultiVersus' roster,developer Player First Gamesis arguably making the right decision by not adding any more original characters to the game.MultiVersushas always marketed itself as a crossover fighter first and foremost, and so it’s only natural that fans would prefer to see pre-established characters come to the game over new creations. IfMultiVersuswants to stand any chance of continuing to compete with the likes ofSmash Bros.andBrawlhalla, then it needs to cater to those desires.
According to SteamDB,MultiVersushas a 24-hour peak player count of just 1,741, which is a far cry from the game’s all-time peak of 153,433 in July 2022. Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav has also just confirmed thatMultiVersushas underperformed severely, leading to a $100 million hit to the company’s revenue.
At the same time this information hit the internet,MultiVersusannounced its next season of content.MultiVersusSeason 4 will addAdventure Time’s Marceline andTeen Titans' Ravento the platform-fighter, two of the most frequently requested characters since the game’s launch. WithMultiVersusapparently underperforming, it’s definitely the right choice for Player First to focus on delivering long-requested fighters as opposed to original characters like Reindog.
MultiVersus
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CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
