Player First Games, the developer behind MultiVersus—the free-to-play crossover platform fighter that includes a roster of some of Warner Bros. Discovery’s best-known characters, including Bugs Bunny and Batman—has been acquired by Warner Bros. Games, according to a press release that the Burbank-based publisher, which operates under the Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment unit of its parent company, shared today. MultiVersus, which was originally introduced to players as part of an early access and open beta that ran from July 2022 to June 2023, was fully released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs on May 28, 2024.
Warner Bros. Games writes:
- “Player First Games will continue to operate under the leadership of co-founders Tony Huynh and Chris White. Huynh, Head of Player First Games, and White, Head of Technology, Player First Games, will report to Carlos Barbosa, Vice President and Studio Head of Warner Bros. Games San Diego.”
- “Developed by Player First Games with production support and live management by Warner Bros. Games San Diego, MultiVersus features an ever-expanding roster of popular characters based on Warner Bros. Discovery franchises.”
- “MultiVersus is available now as a free download for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC.”
Some recent promos for the game:
Game description:
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.
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.