# Horror Fighting Game Characters Warner Bros' MultiVersus is Back with Jason Voorhees By Colin Smith | Published 2024-05-29 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-voorhees-multiversus References: [multiversus.fandom](https://multiversus.fandom.com/wiki/Jason_Voorhees)  Jason Voorhees, the iconic antagonist from the Friday the 13th franchise, has been introduced as a new playable character in [Warner Bros. Games’](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-player-first-games) MultiVersus. The addition of Voorhees was announced through a cinematic launch trailer, which showcased the character alongside other new and existing members of the game’s roster. MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter game that features a diverse cast of characters from various Warner Bros.-owned properties, drawing comparisons to Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. series. Voorhees, known for his imposing presence and relentless pursuit of his victims in the Friday the 13th series, brings a unique horror element to the game’s lineup. His inclusion in MultiVersus was revealed as part of the game’s Season 1, titled “Puns & Villainy,” and he is available to players at the game’s launch. MultiVersus has undergone significant development since its initial beta release, with Player First Games, the developers, rebuilding the game to enhance online play and visuals, now utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The game supports full cross-play and cross-progression across multiple platforms, including [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-by-daylight), [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The roster for MultiVersus is expansive, featuring characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn from DC; Shaggy and Velma from Scooby-Doo; Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian from Looney Tunes; and now, Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. The game’s approach to including characters from different genres and universes underlines Warner Bros. Games’ strategy to leverage its wide array of intellectual properties, offering players a unique and varied fighting game experience. Image Credit: Warner Bros. Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Horror-genre Integration:** Jason Voorhees' addition to MultiVersus signifies a melding of horror elements into mainstream gaming franchises. - **Cross-platform Play:** MultiVersus embracing full cross-play and cross-progression enhances player accessibility and community cohesion. - **Intellectual Property Diversification:** Warner Bros. Games' strategy of incorporating characters from various franchises under one game banner maximizes content variety and consumer appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** The development of MultiVersus with Unreal Engine 5 reflects ongoing technological advancements in gaming. - **Interactive Entertainment:** By integrating iconic movie characters into games, companies are blurring the lines between different realms of entertainment. - **Intellectual Property Management:** Warner Bros. Games' use of diverse franchises in MultiVersus demonstrates effective leveraging of owned intellectual properties to engage a broad audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Competitive Fighting Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-ranked-mode.md) - [Ever-Expanding Game Universes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-season-1.md) - [Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2.md) - [Popular Branded Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-open-beta.md) - [Cross-Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus.md) - [Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-multiversus.md) - [Platform Fighting Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2024.md) - [Game Developer Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-player-first-games.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-1.md)