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Ever-Expanding Game Universes : multiversus season 1

Warner Bros. Games Announced MultiVersus Season 1 Details

Colin Smith — August 16, 2022 — Tech

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Warner Bros. Games announced MultiVersus Season 1, the first large title update for its newly-launched cross-platform fighting game. This title update brings four new characters including Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith from 'Rick & Morty,' as well as 'Black Adam' from the DC Comics, and 'Stripe' from the 'Gremlins' movie. Morty Smith is releasing next week on August 23rd, while the other three characters will release throughout season 1 of the game, which has launched as of today.

In addition to announcing new characters, Warner Bros. Games has also confirmed that there will be a number of new game modes available to all players, including 'Classic Arcade' and 'Ranked,' which allows players to hone their abilities in all-new ways.

Lastly, MultiVersus Season 1 will feature an all-new battle pass, allowing players to earn rewards such as stickers, emotes, skins, and more, simply by playing the game.

Image Credit: Warner Bros. Games

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