Summary
MultiVersusdirector has teased that the game will make a big announcement on Monday, and part of the community believes it will be Jason Vorhees as a playable character.MultiVersushas been heating up with exciting announcements, preparing players for the game’s release on May 28.
One of the most impactful reveals so far has been Joker’s inclusion inMultiVersus, reuniting Mark Hamill with the character he voiced in theBatmananimated series and theBatman: Arkhamgames. In an unusual twist,MultiVersusannounced the Banana Guard, making the charismaticAdventure Timecharacter, who was previously a stage item, one of the playable fighters. Another novelty was the reveal of the PvE Rift mode, in whichMultiVersuswill fight bosses and play mini-games. Now,MultiVersusis about to make another exciting announcement within the next few days.
According toMultiVersusdirector Tony Huynh, a big announcement will take place on Monday, and some players believe that the devs will reveal Jason Voorhees, the iconicantagonist of theFriday the 13thhorror franchise. Huynh said “Monday will be insane” when quoting the tweet from the officialMultiVersusaccount saying “They aren’t done with character reveals.” In the comments to the post made by Redditor TheCarina, several players speculate that it could be the addition of Voorhees to the game, a speculation that has been circulating for some time due to various leaks and teasers that point to the character’s inclusion inMultiVersus. One of them, for example, is the “horror” category of the PvE mode.
Why the Timing for Announcing Jason Voorhees in MultiVersus Would Be Huge
In addition to the leaks indicating the inclusion of Jason Voorhees inMultiVersus, the timing of the potential announcement would come at a very suitable moment forFriday the 13th. This week saw the announcement of Jason Universe, a multi-platform expansion of the franchise. The announcement comes years after Victor Miller, the screenwriter of the first film, reclaimed the rights to the originalFriday the 13thmovie in 2021. As a result, Jason, who was part of theMortal Kombat Xcast, would be even more likely to make his big debut in Warner Bros. Interactive’s 2D platform fighting game.
MultiVersusenjoyed significant positive feedback from players who played the beta and enteredSuper Smash Bros-esque matches between characters from the Warner Bros. library. But while Jason Voorhees is one of the characters awaited byMultiVersusplayers, he’s not the only name on the fans' wish list. The community is also eagerly awaiting theannouncement of the Powerpuff Girls inMultiVersus, especially because of the future addition of the Townsville stage to the game.
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CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
