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 change long-requested by the community, leading to a surge in positive feedback and a social media campaign, #SaveMultiVersus.

The game's final season, launched February 4th, introduced Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. However, the significant gameplay overhaul overshadowed the bittersweet farewell. The speed increase, detailed in a Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video, fundamentally alters the game's feel, addressing previous criticisms of sluggish movement present during the 2022 beta and the 2024 relaunch. Patch notes attribute the speed boost to reduced hit pause on most attacks, further enhancing combo potential. Specific character adjustments, such as faster fall speeds for Morty, LeBron, and others, add to the improved fluidity.

This revitalized gameplay, however, is juxtaposed against the game's imminent closure on May 30th. The timing has left fans both elated and devastated. The drastic improvement, described by one Reddit user as fixing "every issue," has sparked a wave of both mourning and hope for a potential reversal of the shutdown decision. Professional player Mew2King questioned the timing of the speed increase, highlighting the "what-if" scenario of this enhanced gameplay being present from the relaunch.

Despite the positive reception, Warner Bros. and Player First Games remain committed to the shutdown. Real-money transactions were disabled on January 31st, and the Season 5 premium battle pass is now free. Game director Tony Huynh shared closing remarks, addressing player concerns. The community, while saddened, is finding solace in shared memes and appreciation for the game's final, unexpectedly excellent iteration. The contrast between the game's improved state and its impending demise has created a unique and poignant moment within the fighting game community.

“#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

genuinely cant rn

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