Summary
The next playableMultiVersuscharacter will be none other than the infamous Jason Voorhees ofFriday the 13thfame.MultiVersusis to Warner Bros whatSuper Smash Bros.is to Nintendo, pitting legendary characters from the studio’s vast library of franchises against one another in quirky, platforming-based combat. Warner Bros. and developer Player First Games let players tryMultiVersusout in early access back in 2022, and the game will finally be released in full on May 28.
This full version ofMultiVersuswill feature new playable characters that weren’t included in the early access phase, withMark Hamill reprising his role as The JokerfromBatman: The Animated Seriesand theBatman: Arkhamgames. The Clown Prince of Crime might not be the only nefarious silver screen villain terrorizing opponents inMultiVersus, as eagle-eyed fans spotted Agent Smith from theMatrixmovies and Jason fromFriday the 13thlurking in the official launch trailer released earlier this month.
A new, Jason-centricMultiVersusgameplay trailer features the terror of Camp Crystal Lake in all of his machete-swinging, teenager-killing glory. It plays out like an old-fashioned horror movie trailer, with a narrator monologuing about Jason as he stalks therest of theMultiVersusrosterand inflicts damage with moves pulled straight from theFriday the 13thmovies. He also has an alternate skin based on his futuristic “Uber Jason” look fromJason X.The trailer ends on a surprisingly humorous note, with Jason doing a Moonwalk after slashing at Shaggy with his signature machete.
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Jason Vorhees’s gaming history is almost as rich as his cinematic one, having appeared in multiple titles dating back to theFriday the 13thcomputer game back in 1985. In more recent years, Jason had a starring role in Illfonic’s 2017 asymmetricalmultiplayer horror titleFriday the 13th: The Game, which allowed players to either step into the role of a teen survivor trying to escape Jason’s latest rampage or the undead slasher himself.MultiVersuswon’t even be Jason’s first guest appearance in a fighting game, as he famously lumbered his way intoMortal Kombat 10to battle it out with EarthRealm’s champions.
Jason’s movie rights are currently tied up in messy legal issues and the popularFriday the 13th: The Gamewas delistedlast year, but fans will at least be able to get their hockey mask-wearing killer fix inMultiVersuswhen the full game releases on May 28. There, Jason will be classified as a Tank character, which is appropriate for a killer known for murdering targets with brute strength and any instrument he can get his hands on - be it a machete or sleeping bag with the body of his last victim still inside it.
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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.
