MultiVersus's impending shutdown in May, following the conclusion of Season 5, hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of its player base. A recent update dramatically increased combat speed, a change long-requested by the community, leading to a surge in positive feedback and a #SaveMultiVersus social media campaign.

The game's fifth and final season launched on February 4th, introducing Aquaman and Lola Bunny as the last playable characters, as previously announced by developer Player First Games. However, the update's focus on significantly faster gameplay has overshadowed the game's impending closure. This fundamental shift, addressing years of player complaints about sluggish movement, has transformed the game's feel, making it faster and more responsive than ever before – even surpassing the speed seen in last year's relaunch.

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A Season 5 Combat Changes Preview video highlighted the speed increase, attributed to reduced hit pause across most attacks. Many characters, including Morty, LeBron, Iron Giant, and Bugs Bunny, now benefit from faster fall speeds during certain aerial attacks. Character balance adjustments, such as Garnet's altered ringout potential, further enhance the gameplay experience.

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The transformation is so significant that MultiVersus feels like a completely different game. However, this revitalized experience is short-lived; the game will shut down on May 30th, ending seasonal content and online play, leaving only offline modes.

This bittersweet situation has left fans both celebrating the improved gameplay and mourning the game's imminent demise. The speed increase, implemented so close to the shutdown, has sparked debate and frustration. Some players, like Reddit user Desperate_Method4032, feel the update resolved many previous issues, creating a polished and enjoyable experience, prompting a glimmer of hope for a potential reversal of the shutdown decision.

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Despite fan hopes, Player First and Warner Bros. haven't indicated any change of plans. Real-money transactions were disabled on January 31st, and the Season 5 premium battle pass is now free. The game's final sunset is scheduled for May 30th at 9 am PT. While the community grieves the loss, they're also celebrating the final, improved iteration of the game, creating and sharing memes to commemorate this unique situation.

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