MultiVersus Unveils Final Characters Amid Fan Threats to Developers

The saga of MultiVersus is one that could easily be studied alongside other notable gaming industry case studies, such as the failure of Concord. Yet, the game is set to have its final moments in the spotlight with the announcement of its last two characters: Lola Bunny and Aquaman. This news comes at a time when the community's frustration has reached a boiling point, with some fans even resorting to threatening the developers.

In response to the escalating situation, MultiVersus game director Tony Huynh took to social media with a heartfelt message. He pleaded with the community to refrain from sending threats to the development team, emphasizing the human aspect behind the game's creation. Huynh extended an apology to fans who were disappointed by the absence of their favorite characters in the game, and he expressed optimism that the content in the final Season 5 would be enjoyed by the player base. He also shed light on the complexities of adding new characters to the game, noting that his influence over such decisions was more limited than many fans might have thought.

Following the announcement of MultiVersus's impending shutdown, players expressed their discontent over the inability to use their in-game tokens to unlock new characters—a feature that was promised to those who invested in the $100 edition of the game. This unfulfilled promise may have been a significant factor contributing to the heightened tensions and subsequent threats directed at the developers.