Summary
Warner Bros. Gamesofficially acquired Player First Games, the developer ofMultiVersus, in its newest addition to its collection of studios.MultiVersuslaunched in May 2024, after beta releases over the past couple of years. The 2D side-scrolling platform fighter lets players battle it out as variousWarners Bros.characters, from Bugs Bunny to Superman. This was the first release from Player First Games, and it was met with mostly positive reception from audiences.
Player First Games has been around since 2019, but it just released its first game, which launched the studio into success. The game,MultiVersus,is freely available, with a large cast of characters and new events to keep players engaged. Like many free-to-play games,MultiVersusoffers in-game purchases, with microtransactions like battle passes offering unique skins or other cosmetic mods. There’s also a storefront to easily allow players to purchase premium cosmetic upgrades for their favorite characters. Most of these purchases only change the aesthetics and have no impact on the gameplay or rewards offered. The easily accessible nature of the game drew in a lot of curious players, creating the studio’s first successful launch.
With the success ofMultiVersusand a fanbase excited about new content, it’s no surprise to see a larger company like Warner Bros. acquiring the studio.MultiVersushasn’t been out for long, but there have already beenvarious updates to improveMultiVersusas well as to introduce new characters. In an official press release, Warner Bros. announced that Tony Huynh and Chris White, co-founders of Player First Games, will continue to lead the studio and its development. Player First Games joins the portfolio of studios owned by Warner Bros. which includes NetherRealm Studios, TT Games, Monolith Productions, and Avalanche Software.
Player First Games Success with MultiVersus
While there were somecontroversies surroundingMultiVersus,the game received a positive reception overall. With the development of new content and the upcoming release of Season 2, there’s a lot of potential as the cast of characters grows as well as the amount of content available for players. Being part of a larger company like Warners Bros. provides Player First Games better opportunities to developMultiVersusand other games it releases in the future.
The news of Warner Bros. acquiring Player First Studios came out just before Season 2 ofMultiVersus, which will add a few new characters to the game like Samurai Jack. Besides new character releases, Season 2 also promisesthe next bigMultiVersusupdate introducing competitive mode, where players can compete in 1 vs. 1 and 2 vs. 2 matches. Winners will unlock unique cosmetic upgrades to showcase their skills. During beta testing and after the initial release, the developers have been responding to feedback and improving the quality of the game to keep the playerbase satisfied. Player First Games has started off strong, creating a game that has a lot of potential as long as new content continues to satisfy players and the studio continues to listen to feedback.
MultiVersus
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
