Summary
MultiVersusdirector Tony Huynh recently criticized the game’s leaks. After almost a year’s hiatus,MultiVersuswill see a full release soon. Huynh commented on how leaks affect theMultiVersusdevelopment team and gave his opinion on how they impact the player experience.
Warner Bros. and Player First Games have been bringing more and more exciting news in the days leading up to the release ofMultiVersuson May 28, such as the addition of new characters. The Joker will be present and voiced by Mark Hamill, while the iconic Agent Smith fromThe Matrixand the legendary Jason Voorhees will be inMultiVersusalong with Banana Guard fromAdventure Time. The devs also confirmed theanticipated Dexter’s Laboratory map inMultiVersus. But whileMultiVersushas been making several official announcements, leaks have become a problem.
Director Tony Huynh criticized the MultiVersus leaks and spoke about the measures the development team has to deal with the issue. In arecent interview with VGC, Huynh defined theMultiVersusleaks as “a disservice to the players,” denying the community the planned big reveal, a situation the director says is deflating for the development team. Just a few days before launch, the internet was flooded with leaks revealing various pieces of information, such as theMultiVersusSeason 1 Battle Pass skins.
MultiVersus Director Criticizes Leaks and Promises Anti-Dataminer Measures
On what to do about theMultiVersusinformation leaks, Huynh says that “there will be constant protections against new and creative forms of datamine,” although he didn’t give details. The director of the 2D side-scrolling platform fighter was impressed by the ability of dataminers to “slip through things,” so he doesn’t promise thatnewMultiVersusleakswon’t happen again. Nevertheless, he guarantees thatMultiVersusdevs are trying to “prevent these things from happening in the future.” He says these measures are “above and beyond what industry standards and protections there are.”
Live service games put information on the backend in preparation for updates, and the same happens withMultiVersus. With only a few days to go until launch, players can find a lot of information on the internet aboutwhat to expect fromMultiVersuson May 28. Although games likeMultiVersushave a constant challenge in dealing with leakers, the devs' commitment to protecting the game’s information as much as possible shows their dedication to delivering the best possible experience in this anticipated return.
MultiVersus
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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.
