News is moving quickly regarding the rumored Warner Bros. fighting game described asSuper Smash Bros., but with characters fromWarner Bros.' own franchises. The project is rumored to be namedMultiversusand will feature fighters including Batman,The Lord of the Ringswizard Gandalf, and evenScooby Doo’s Shaggy. New details have also been shared about Warner Bros. plans for post-launch support ofMultiversus, including who might be its first DLC character – theSpace Jam 2version of basketball superstar LeBron James.
In his latest GrubbSnax podcast, Games Beat reporter Jeff Grubb expanded on his earlier reporting regardingMultiversus. He shared several details, acknowledging that much was still up in the air and could be changed prior to the game’s release – or even its announcement. One of those details was plans for post-launch character DLC. LeBron James, who stars in the recent Warner Bros.-produced filmSpace Jam: A New Legacy, is being considered for the game’s first DLC offering.
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LeBron James may seem like an odd character to be released for a fighting game, but is apparently an example of Warner Bros. strategy forMultiversus' post-launch content plans. Warner Bros. wants to capitalize on somethingSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehas done well. That being pulling in players' attention for announcements due to the surprise factor of the reveals, while also encouraging fans to cheer for their favorite characters to be added.
Another detail that Grubb shared during his segment onMultiversusis that the fighting game could be a free-to-play title. Grubb chose his language carefully here, saying that the game “could” be free-to-play, rather than saying outright that it is. The final decision likely hasn’t been made yet and could change based on market conditions, like whether or notNickelodeon All-Star Brawlis successful through post-launch or not.
Lastly, and this is obviously a heavily objective statement, Grubb says that his source saysMultiversuslooks “cheap.” Exactly what that means remains to be seen. IfSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis a AAA project, perhaps they meanMultiversuslooks more like aAA or indie platform fighter. Alternatively, it could look of similar quality toNickelodeon All-Star Brawl.
Regardless, it’s astonishing that within a weekMultiversushas gone from being a meme about Shaggy fighting Scorpion from Mortal Kombat to what appears to be a very real project. Within a year, fans could be in aMultiversusmatch featuringSteven Universe, Harley Quinn, Bugs Bunny, and Jake the Dog. Expect to hear too long.
Multiversusis a rumored unannounced project from WB.
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