MultiVersus Update Adds Fan-Requested Feature

Key Takeaways

MultiVersus finally allows players to use any character in local modes, addressing fan complaints.
Changes in the patch include a newer balance match-making system and character buffs/nerfs.
The patch also fixes bugs, improves combos, and adds new characters like Samurai Jack to keep fans engaged.

As a long-time gamer who’s seen more than a few patches and updates over the years, I must say this update for our beloved game is quite impressive! The attention to detail in fine-tuning each character’s moveset and fixing minor yet noticeable issues really speaks volumes about the dedication of the development team.

In a highly anticipated update, MultiVersus now allows players to choose any character when playing local game modes. Since its debut in May 2024, this popular title has been consistently evolving, introducing fresh characters and enhancements to keep fans engaged.

Before diving into MultiVersus, I was surprised to discover that I couldn’t play any character locally at launch, despite having the option during beta testing. This left many of us clamoring for the full roster to be brought back, especially when it seemed like Warner Bros. might be using this tactic to encourage purchases of our favorite characters. Sadly, such a move is unfortunately common in free-to-play games that rely on microtransactions as their primary source of income.

In the latest August 29 update, I’m thrilled to say that MultiVersus re-introduced a long-awaited feature. They’ve also made some tweaks to enhance my gaming experience, such as implementing a fairness measure in their new Ranked mode where players with multiple ranking tiers apart won’t be pitted against each other. This update also boosts the ground bounce combos in MultiVersus, making for more exciting juggling combinations and a more refined gameplay overall.

Beyond the overall adjustments in the update, several characters received tweaks, such as enhancements (buffs), reductions (nerfs), and bug fixes; notably, Beetlejuice and Agent Smith. Beetlejuice, an effective Assassin in MultiVersus, has been significantly boosted by the developers, with damage increases and scaling enhancements to his knockback, suggesting they want players to fully utilize the new character. On the other hand, Agent Smith’s animations and windows have been optimized, while Morty’s Air Side Attack 1 was reverted back to its previous state as it was before Patch 1.2.0, ensuring a more consistent move.

Discussing characters, MultiVersus has introduced Samurai Jack from Cartoon Network in its latest update. Given that it boasts approximately 30 characters spanning various Warner Bros. intellectual properties, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to experiment with as many as they can. Making all characters available for free play in local modes is a smart move to keep players engaged and potentially persuade them to invest money or dedicate time to acquire their preferred characters for online multiplayer.

MultiVersus Patch 1.2.3 Notes

General

All fighters are now available for play in local play game modes
In Ranked modes, players will no longer be matched where there is a difference of more than 2 full tiers in Rank. For 2v2, parties of 2 will be matched based on the higher ranked player in the party.
In Platinum, Diamond, and Master tiers RP loss is capped at -19.
If you haven’t played a character recently, your win/loss streak will be reset for the purpose of matchmaking. This applies to both Ranked and Unranked modes.

General Combat

Air Down and Air Down-Forward Dodges will now more reliably land on platforms
Certain air attacks now maintain less momentum when executed as part of a dodge off of a platform

General Bugfixes

Fixed an issue where controller rumble was not properly playing
Fixed an issue where the Marceline Ringout was disabled
Fixed an issue where Voice Lines were not playing for some characters

Rifts

“In The Shadows” gem is now re-enabled
Fixed issues with the camera preventing progression during the co-op golf mini-game

Characters

Agent Smith
- Ground Up Attack
  - On-hit cancel window advanced 2 frames
- Air Up Attack
  - Repeat-move lockout reduced to 13 frames from 18 frames
- Air Neutral Special
  - Start-up window before charge reduced 4 frames
Beetlejuice
- Ground Dash Attack
  - Knockback scaling increased to 20 from 18
  - Damage increased to 9 from 8
- Ground Side Attack 2
  - On-hit cancel window advanced 1 frame
  - Hitstun reduced
- Ground Side Attack 3
  - Start-up window reduced 3 frames
- Ground Down Attack
  - Start-up window before charge reduced 4 frames
- Ground Up Attack
  - On-hit cancel window advanced 5 frames
  - Hitbox updated to better match the fist on up attack
- Air Side Attack
  - Damage increased to 8 from 7
  - Knockback scaling increased to 15 from 13.5
- Air Up Attack
  - Damage increased to 7 from 6
  - Knockback scaling increased to 9 from 8
- Ground Down Special
  - Fixed an issue where the bomb visuals would stay on screen if the ground disappeared underneath Beetlejuice
- Air Side Special
  - Sour Spot Hitbox Damage increased to 7 from 5
  - Sour Spot Hitbox Knockback reduced to 2650 from 2800
  - Knockback Scaling to 15 from 9
Garnet
- “Marker” Perk
  - Gauntlets no longer spawn a star if the gauntlets are too close to the edge of the arena
Jake
- Air/Ground Side Special
  - Fixed an issue where Jake wouldn’t look like he was running while moving as a horse
LeBron
- Air Down Attack (Basketball and No Basketball Versions)
  - Now allows fast-fall during attack start-up
- Air Neutral Attack
  - More upward aerial momentum is maintained on attack start-up
Morty
- Air Side Attack 1
  - Knockback reduced to 1000 from 1300
  - Knockback scaling reduced to 5 from 6
  - Knockback angle made more horizontal allows for more ground bouncing
- Air Down Attack
  - Hitbox start-up time advanced 1 frame; Hitbox active duration increased 1 frame
  - Visual effects now better match attack properties
- Ground Up Attack
  - Gun tip Hitbox damage increased to 6 from 1
  - Knockback increased to 1350 from 750
Reindog
- Ground Side Attack 1
  - Hitstun reduced
- Air Side Attack
  - Knockback made more downwards to allow ground bounce combos
- Air Neutral Attack
  - Projectile start-up time reduced 1 frame
Shaggy
- Rage Air Side Special
  - Fixed an issue where this attack was breaking armor unintentionally
Taz
- Dodge Land
  - Fixed an issue where Taz’s dodge land would not slide off of platforms

2024-08-31 06:44