In the first new character announcement since the Open Beta initially closed,MultiVersusis set to add the Joker to the growing list of familiar names.
Several fans already guessed it based on theseries of cluesPlayer First Games provided, but the devs officially confirmed Joker as a new character coming toMultiVersus. In thereveal trailer,we get a first look at the character design and in a pleasant surprise, the Joker will be voiced by actor Mark Hamill, who previously played the iconic DC Super-Villain in theBatman: Arkhamvideogame series andBatman: The Animated Series.
The Joker will be available whenMultiVersuslaunches onMay 28.
MultiVersusinitially launched an Open Beta in July of 2022. After achieving plenty of success, the devsclosed the Open Betain June of 2023 to rework the free-to-play fighter’s netcode, matchmaking, and progression system. Additionally, Player First Game promised to introduce new characters, maps, modes, and features when the title officially relaunched. The devs aimed for an initial re-launch window of early 2024, but players will finally be able to jump back into matches soon.
So far, the devs have alreadyrevealedthatMultiVersuswill use rollback netcode, which will improve matchmaking and gameplay fluidity. Then, Player First Games dropped ablogpreviewing new gameplay changes, including a new dash attack, parry improvements, character kit tuning, and more. It’s unclear if there are plans to reveal any other new character before the official re-launch, but we will provide any updates on other announcements.
