Publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer Player First Games have announced that professional basketball player LeBron James from his role in Space Jam: A New Legacy and Rick and Morty from the animated show Rick & Morty will join MultiVersus‘ roster when the fighting game’s first season launches. MultiVersus will launch in open beta on July 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox SeriesX/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Details on the new characters via the publisher can be seen below:
In MultiVersus, LeBron is the ultimate teammate who can adapt to any playstyle, coupled with his unbeatable basketball moves, from dunks and alley-oops to assists and ball ricochets, and more. LeBron will be playable when the MultiVersus Open Beta begins on July 26.
Rick Sanchez, the mega-genius scientist, will bring a number of abilities to MultiVersus, many of which utilize his signature portal gun and can be strategically combined with his other tricks, like summoning Meeseeks. Morty Smith, Rick’s teenage grandson and sidekick on countless adventures, will have a mix of skills with an emphasis on projectiles and counter moves, including grenade weapons and the ability to whip himself at opponents. Morty will be available when MultiVersus Season 1 begins on Aug. 9. Rick will also be part of Season 1; his release timing will be confirmed at a later date.
The game’s details:
In MultiVersus, the Multiverse is at your fingertips as you battle it out in intense two-versus-two matches. Up against Batman and Shaggy? Try using Bugs Bunny and Arya Stark! This platform fighter lets you play out your fantasy matchups in a fun co-op or head-to-head fight for supremacy.
Key Features
Characters – Choose from Harley Quinn, Tom and Jerry, Finn the Human, Wonder Woman, Steven Universe, Jake the Dog, Garnet, Superman, and an extraordinary creature named Reindog. Every fighter boasts unique abilities that pair dynamically with other characters.
Maps – Play on various Maps from our characters’ legendary worlds, including Batman’s Batcave and Jake and Finn’s Treefort, and more.
Cross-Platform – Defend the Multiverse with your friends anywhere, anytime on all available platforms. This includes full cross-platform play and progression
Modes – Play our innovative two-versus-two co-op-focused experience or the intense one-versus-one and four-player Free For All. You can also refine your skills in training mode or put your skills to the ultimate test in Ranked Competitive. MultiVersus supports online and local play.
Customization – Every character will feature its own customizable perk loadout that will change the way you play and how you synergize with your teammates.
Competitive – MultiVersus boasts an intense competitive experience with dedicated servers for seamless online gameplay.
A Growing Multiverse – MultiVersus is regularly updated with new characters, stages, modes, in-game events, skins and more.
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