MultiVersus Season 5 Gameplay Updates Praised, #SaveMultiVersus Trends Before Server Shutdown

If you've been following MultiVersus, you know the news: the beloved Warner Bros. platform fighter is set to close its doors when Season 5 wraps up in May. However, there's a twist. Just as the curtain begins to fall, the developers have delivered an update that’s breathing new life into the game. Fans are now rallying behind a viral #SaveMultiVersus movement, celebrating the fast-paced combat changes that have finally transformed MultiVersus into the game they’ve always hoped it could be.

When Season 5 launched on February 4th, players braced themselves for the inevitable. Developer Player First Games had already teased the shutdown, revealing that the update would introduce DC’s Aquaman and Looney Tunes' Lola Bunny as the final playable characters. But instead of a somber farewell, the update brought sweeping changes to combat speed—a feature players have long clamored for. Characters are now faster, combos feel tighter, and the game has shed its previous sluggish reputation. It’s a complete turnaround from the floaty mechanics of the 2022 beta and even the revamped version released last May.

The patch notes for Season 5 reveal that the speed boost stems from reduced hitpause across most attacks. This tweak makes chaining combos smoother and more fluid, regardless of your favorite character. Specific updates, like allowing fast falling during aerial attacks for characters such as Morty, LeBron, and Black Adam, have further enhanced their mobility. Meanwhile, Garnet’s ground game has been beefed up, while her aerial capabilities have been toned down to balance her speed.

This unexpected overhaul has sparked both nostalgia and frustration among fans. As one X user, @PJiggles_, put it, MultiVersus has always been “the most interesting bad game in existence,” referencing its rocky beta phase and delayed relaunch. Professional Super Smash Bros. player Mew2King chimed in on a Player First post, questioning why the team waited until the end to address movement speed issues. Even so, players are rallying around the game, sharing memes and celebrating the improvements while mourning its impending closure.

Reddit users are particularly vocal, with one commenter, Desperate_Method4032, noting that the Season 5 update fixed every major complaint they had about the game. From refined shield animations to smoother gameplay, the polish is undeniable. Despite knowing the shutdown is inevitable, many fans remain hopeful that Warner Bros. might reconsider. As one user succinctly put it, “What are the odds that a game fixes everything just before it dies?”

Even as Player First and Warner Bros. stand firm on their decision to pull the plug on May 30th, players are finding solace in humor. Memes and social media posts flood platforms like X, where the hashtag #SaveMultiVersus continues to trend. It’s a bittersweet moment for the fighting game community—celebrating a game that finally shines just as it prepares to fade away.

This is what it feels like to see everyone rally behind a game they’ve grown to love, even as it prepares to shut down. As the MultiVersus community savors its newfound glory, one thing is clear: the game’s legacy will live on through its passionate fanbase and unforgettable moments.