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Warner Bros. Games has announced the Joker as the latest character to join the playable roster in the upcoming 2D platform fighting gameMultiVersus. It was also revealed that the Joker will be voiced by Mark Hamill, who portrayed the Clown Prince of Crime in the animatedBatmantelevision series and the popularBatman: Arkhamvideo game franchise.
First announced in 2021,MultiVersuswas made available to players in early access testing from July 2022 to June 2023. The game features a number of characters within the Warner Bros. library, and allows players to battle it out in comedic chaos across a number of colorful 2D levels. With the full version of the game scheduled to launch in just a few weeks, Warner Bros. is drumming up fan enthusiasm with surprising announcements, including one of the most iconic villains of all time.
Adding to a growing roster of classic characters, the Joker is set to enter the fray inMultiVersus, joining his longtime nemesis Batman and his romantic interest Harley Quinn.MultiVersusalready features a number of beloved characters from franchises likeScooby-Doo,Looney Tunes, and more, and the DC Comics offerings are expanding with the most iconic villain from Batman’s rogues gallery. The Joker, who will be voiced once more by legendary actor Mark Hamill, will be one of many characters players can choose from when experiencing the free-to-playplatform fighting gameMultiVersus. Fans have begun celebrating the milestone announcement, with many elated to be able to hear Mark Hamill’s Joker and the late Kevin Conroy’s Batman facing off once more.
MultiVersus Trailer Offers First Look At The Joker
In the official reveal trailer for the Joker inMultiVersus, fans can get a sneak peek at Mark Hamill’s reprisal of his iconic role as Batman’s greatest nemesis. The trailer shows a stone-faced Batman approaching a glowing green fog, as he walks past other playable characters, likeScooby-Doo’s Shaggy andGame of Thrones' Arya Stark. Upon reaching the edge of the fog, Batman hears the all too familiar voice of the Joker taunting the Caped Crusader with hysterical laughter. Fans get just a brief glimpse at a gun-like weapon on the ground before the Joker flashes a dazzling smile and rushes towards the camera. Audiences will be able to play as the Joker andmore characters inMultiVersuswhen the game releases on Tuesday, May 28.
Fighting games have proven to be incredibly popular for decades, dating all the way back to early arcade cabinets. Over the years, game studios have devised new mechanics and styles to draw in fans of the fighting game genre and newcomers alike.MultiVersuswill bring combat changesand classic characters, offering fans an exciting take on beloved platform fighters.
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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.
