MultiVersus Players Praise Major Season 5 Gameplay Changes Ahead of Server Shutdown — and Now #SaveMultiVersus Is Trending Online

MultiVersus's impending shutdown in May, following the conclusion of Season 5, hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of its player base. A recent update dramatically increased combat speed, a change long-requested by the community, leading to a surge in positive feedback and a social media campaign, #SaveMultiVersus.

The game's final season, launched February 4th, introduced Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last playable characters. However, the significant gameplay overhaul overshadowed the bittersweet farewell. The accelerated combat, showcased in Player First Games' Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video, marks a radical departure from the slower, "floaty" gameplay criticized during the 2022 beta and initial 2024 relaunch. Patch notes attribute the speed increase to reduced hit pause on most attacks, with several characters receiving further speed adjustments.

This revitalized gameplay has players celebrating a game finally fulfilling its potential, even as its demise approaches. The irony isn't lost on the community; the game's best iteration coincides with its imminent closure. The improved gameplay, including refined shield animations, has been praised for addressing long-standing issues. Despite Warner Bros.' confirmed shutdown plans for May 30th (with online services ceasing and only offline modes remaining), the positive reception fuels a glimmer of hope for a potential reversal.

The community's reaction is a mix of mourning and celebration. Comments on platforms like Reddit and X express both the joy of the improved gameplay and the frustration of its arrival so close to the game's end. Professional players, like Mew2King, have questioned the timing of the speed increase. Player First Games and Warner Bros. have yet to respond to calls for a change of course, having already disabled real-money transactions (January 31st) and offered the Season 5 premium battle pass for free.

The final curtain falls on May 30th at 9 am PT. While the shutdown is proceeding as planned, the community continues to share memes and express their bittersweet feelings about a game that finally met expectations just before its closure. The unexpected surge in positive player sentiment highlights the potential MultiVersus possessed, leaving fans with a lingering sense of "what if?"

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