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

MultiVersus is set to shut down in May with the end of Season 5, but a recent update dramatically revamping combat speed has ignited a wave of renewed enthusiasm among players, even sparking a #SaveMultiVersus movement online.

The community greeted the game's fifth and final season, launched February 4th at 9 am PT, with unexpected fervor. While developer Player First Games announced the game's closure last week, promising only the addition of Aquaman and Lola Bunny as final playable characters, the update delivered sweeping movement changes resulting in significantly faster gameplay. This fundamental shift, a long-requested improvement by players, arrived just as the game's demise was announced.

#SaveMultiversus https://t.co/xZAfif5XAe

— Mlick (@Mlickles) February 5, 2025

Player First's Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video on X/Twitter first revealed the increased combat speed. The difference is stark for veteran players; characters chain combos and traverse the screen with unprecedented speed. This marks a significant departure from the sluggish gameplay criticized during the 2022 beta and even surpasses the speed seen after the game's relaunch last May.

Patch notes for the Season 5 update attribute the increased speed to a reduction in hit pause across most attacks. This accelerates combo execution for all characters, with several receiving further speed boosts. Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, and others benefit from faster fall speeds during certain aerial attacks. Garnet's adjustments balance her already high speed, improving ground ringout potential while reducing aerial ringout capabilities.

>game dies
>they finally start doing clever marketing
>they actually improve the gameplay
Yeah sounds about right https://t.co/2375drzNCU

— Bring Back Banjo (@BringBackBanjoK) February 3, 2025

Season 5 transforms MultiVersus, offering players far more than just two new characters. Ironically, this revitalized experience coincides with the game's impending closure on May 30th, ending seasonal content and removing it from digital stores, leaving only offline modes.

This unexpected twist leaves fans shocked and frustrated. X user @PJiggles_ called it "the most interesting bad game in existence," highlighting its tumultuous beta, 2024 relaunch, and sudden gameplay improvement. Mew2King, a prominent Super Smash Bros. player, questioned the timing of the speed increase.

Sooooo

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

What https://t.co/YfvGsOiEv5

— Colin (@IntroSpecktive) February 4, 2025

A Reddit user summarized the sentiment: "If this was how the relaunch started, we could’ve really had something." Another Reddit user, Desperate_Method4032, stated the update fixed "every issue" and praised the improved polish, expressing a glimmer of hope for a potential reversal.

Despite hopes for a comeback, Player First and Warner Bros. remain committed to the shutdown. Director Tony Huynh shared closing thoughts, addressing player concerns. Real-money transactions were disabled on January 31st, and the Season 5 premium battle pass is now free.

MultiVersus will officially shut down at 9 am PT on May 30th. While the shutdown proceeds, players find solace in memes, celebrating a game that finally met their expectations before its untimely end.

This is what it feels like seeing everyone playing S5 #MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus https://t.co/7DS03efXCg

— Spider-Man For MultiVersus #SaveMultiVersus (@SpiderManForMVS) February 4, 2025

genuinely cant rn

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

— Sho (@Shoyoumomo_) February 4, 2025