The future of MultiVersus hangs in the balance. Season 5, launching in early February, may be its last stand, according to industry insider AusilMV. Their source suggests this season is a final attempt to revive the game's flagging popularity. While currently just a rumor, the situation is undeniably precarious.

The game's initial launch in 2022 saw meteoric success, peaking at 153,000 concurrent Steam players. However, a dramatic 99% player drop followed swiftly, leading Warner Bros. Games to shut down the project in June 2023, controversially labeling it an "open beta test." A relaunch with updates occurred in May 2024, yet the game failed to recapture its initial momentum.

Season 5 represents a critical juncture. The developers' decision to frame the 2022 launch as a "beta," despite its initial popularity, and subsequent temporary shutdown in June 2023, caused significant player backlash, particularly among those who purchased the premium edition. The success or failure of Season 5 will likely determine the game's ultimate fate.