A recent leak has revealed that MultiVersus originally planned to introduce Daffy Duck as a playable character and continue running for several more seasons. Initially, MultiVersus received positive feedback for bringing together iconic Warner Bros. characters in a Super Smash Bros.-style brawler. However, after its unexpected shutdown in June 2023, players eagerly awaited its return in May 2024.
Despite its revival, MultiVersus faced significant issues that hindered its long-term success. Players frequently criticized its aggressive monetization strategies and grind-heavy progression system. Additionally, balancing problems, such as the overpowered nature of characters like Iron Giant and Finn, fueled further discontent. The removal of offline access to all characters also added to players’ frustrations. As a result, MultiVersus ultimately struggled to generate revenue for Warner Bros. Games, following the company’s previous financial misstep with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Daffy Duck Was Supposed to Join the Roster
According to a well-known dataminer, multiversusie, game files contain an unused interaction between Lola Bunny and Daffy Duck, suggesting that the beloved Looney Tunes character was planned for a future release. Lola Bunny had already joined the MultiVersus roster at the beginning of Season 5, expanding the selection of Bruisers. Season 5 also introduced Aquaman, who became available through the battle pass.
MultiVersus Was Planned to Run Until 2026
Further leaks from multiversusie suggest that MultiVersus was originally scheduled to continue until Season 10, which would have concluded on January 6, 2026. However, details about planned characters, stages, or additional content remain undisclosed.
Season 5, which launched on February 4, brought several new additions to the game, including:
- The debut of Aquaman and Lola Bunny
- The Wacky Weekends mode
- Two new maps: Wabbit Season and Training Room
- Four new Rifts
- A fresh round of character balancing
- The Enter the Arena event, set to begin on February 11
- A new ranked season
A Bittersweet Update for MultiVersus
The launch of Season 5 received widespread praise from players, particularly for its extensive gameplay and movement improvements that made the combat feel faster and more dynamic. However, despite these positive changes, the update also marks a somber moment in MultiVersus’ history. While the game initially enjoyed a strong launch, it struggled to maintain long-term player engagement and financial viability.
With MultiVersus shutting down online services on April 30, players have only a few more months to enjoy online matches. After this date, the game will remain playable offline, allowing matches with up to three friends or solo battles against AI opponents. This marks the final chapter in what could have been a much longer journey for MultiVersus.
