Warner Bros. Games has announced that it has acquired MultiVersus developer Player First Games. According to the announcement, “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.” MultiVersus is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games commented on the announcement, saying:
“We have worked with Player First Games over several years to create and launch MultiVersus, and we are very pleased to welcome this talented team to Warner Bros. Games. The bright and creative team at Player First Games adds to our extensive development capabilities.”
Co-founder Tony Huynh added:
“Our team is excited to join the Warner Bros. Games family, and we feel that this will be great for MultiVersus overall. We are working to make the MultiVersus game experience the best it can be and having our development team integrated with the publisher is optimum for the players.”
The game’s details can be seen below:
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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