# Ever-Expanding Game Universes Warner Bros. Games Announced MultiVersus Season 1 Details By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-season-1 References: [multiversus](https://multiversus.com/en/news/season-1)  [Warner Bros. Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-ranked-mode) announced MultiVersus Season 1, the first large title update for its newly-launched cross-platform fighting game. This title update brings four new characters including Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith from 'Rick & Morty,' as well as 'Black Adam' from the [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g2-esports-2), and 'Stripe' from the 'Gremlins' movie. Morty Smith is releasing next week on August 23rd, while the other three characters will release throughout season 1 of the game, which has launched as of today. In addition to announcing new characters, Warner Bros. Games has also confirmed that there will be a number of [new game modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-rivals-hive-mind) available to all players, including 'Classic Arcade' and 'Ranked,' which allows players to hone their abilities in all-new ways. Lastly, MultiVersus Season 1 will feature an all-new battle pass, allowing players to earn rewards such as stickers, emotes, skins, and more, simply by playing the game. Image Credit: Warner Bros. Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expanding Character Crossovers:** Game developers can explore partnerships with other media franchises to integrate recognizable characters into their games. - **Innovative In-game Rewards:** In-game rewards like stickers, emotes, and skins can drive player engagement and loyalty. - **Customizable Gameplay Modes:** Developers can offer players diverse gameplay options to cater to different player needs and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can take inspiration from cross-media collaborations to incorporate IPs and characters from other franchises. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can look into developing game adaptations of their popular media franchises to expand the reach of their IPs. - **Marketing:** Brands can use in-game rewards to incentivize and delight loyal customers, or even integrate their own branded content into games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Competitive Fighting Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-ranked-mode.md) - [Horror Fighting Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-voorhees-multiversus.md) - [Popular Branded Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-open-beta.md) - [Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-multiversus.md) - [Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2.md) - [Platform Fighting Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2024.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-1.md) - [Cross-Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus.md) - [Game Developer Studio Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-player-first-games.md)