Warner Bros. Games today announced an upcoming Closed Alpha for MultiVersus, the all-new free-to-play, platform fighter videogame featuring an ever-expanding cast of iconic characters and legendary universes in development by Player First Games. Beginning next week on May 19th and running through May 27th, 2022 the Closed Alpha is an invite-only test that allows players to experience the latest MultiVersus content, including the team-based 2 vs. 2 mode, along with a variety of beloved heroes and personalities, from Batman (DC) and Shaggy (Scooby-Doo) to Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) and Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), and more.
The Closed Alpha will be playable on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC with full cross-play support and dedicated server-based rollback netcode for robust online competition. Players can register now at MultiVersus.com for a chance to participate in the Closed Alpha. Please note, that registration does not guarantee entry into the test as space is limited.
Additionally, a new MultiVersus video was released today showcasing two members of the Player First Games development team going head-to-head against two professional Fighting Game Community (FGC) gamers. Tony Huynh (Game Director, Player First Games) and Daniel Kraft (Principal Developer, Player First Games) took on Tyrell “NAKAT” Coleman and James “VoiD” Makekau-Tyson in a best of three series via the game’s 2 vs. 2 mode. The match also showcased a first look at the Scooby’s Haunted Mansion map, which will be available during the Closed Alpha.
Also announced today, there will be a MultiVersus 2 vs. 2 tournaments at the Evolution Championship Series 2022 a.k.a. Evo, one of the largest and longest-running fighting game events in the world. Evo will take place from Aug. 5-7 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit https://www.evo.gg/.
