Insider: MultiVersus is on the verge of shutting down: Warner Bros. fighting game lost 99% of its players

The future of MultiVersus hangs in the balance. Season 5, launching in early February, may be its final season if it fails to attract players, according to industry insider AusilMV. AusilMV cites a reliable source claiming Season 5 is a last-ditch attempt to revive the game. While currently just a rumor, the situation is undeniably precarious.

The game's initial 2022 launch was a phenomenal success, peaking at 153,000 concurrent Steam players. However, a dramatic 99% player drop followed, leading Warner Bros. Games to shut down the project in June 2023, controversially labeling it an "open beta test." A relaunch with updates arrived in May 2024, but the game hasn't regained its previous popularity.

This Season 5 represents a crucial turning point. The developers' decision to call the initial 2022 release a "beta," despite its initial success and subsequent player disappointment (particularly amongst those who purchased the premium edition), adds to the uncertainty surrounding the game's long-term viability. The success or failure of Season 5 will ultimately determine the fate of MultiVersus.