Jason Voorhees Slashes Into MultiVersus: Watch the Reveal!
– Jason Voorhees is joining the WB Games’ MultiVersus as a “Tank class” playable character with unique abilities, including using his infamous axe and machete as well as a teleporting ability.
– MultiVersus, a free-to-play platform fighter game featuring various Warner Bros. characters, launches on May 28 with full cross-play and cross-progression for multiple platforms; future expansions for the Jason universe are planned, including a TV series.
A surge of excitement has gripped gamers as WB Games brings horror icon Jason Voorhees into the digital arena with the upcoming release of “MultiVersus,” a platform fighter game that amalgamates various Warner Bros. characters into one universe. The addition of such an iconic figure to a video game is a remarkable event, especially for fans of the horror genre who will now be able to control the terrifying antihero themselves.
Jason’s arrival in the video game is set for May 28, with his capabilities and new alternate costume, inspired by the futuristic “Jason X,” being unveiled in a reveal trailer aptly titled “Weirdo in a Mask.” This trailer not only showcases Jason’s chilling new look but also gives an exciting preview of his combative prowess against characters like Bugs Bunny and Gizmo. Armed with his infamous axe and machete, Jason’s gameplay in “MultiVersus” promises to be as menacing as his on-screen persona.
As a “Tank class character,” Jason brings a spine-chilling moveset to the game, incorporating his traditional weapons and introducing new devastating attacks. For instance, his ability to teleport directly behind adversaries and stuff them into a sleeping bag lends a creative and sinister twist to his fighting style. Plus, his action of folding a bed in half to eject enemies from the map is a ghastly nod to his notorious brutality.
Jason’s reintroduction to gaming follows a tumultuous period where rights issues with the “Friday the 13th” franchise put a halt to his solo venture in the video game world. However, with the resolution of these issues and collaborative efforts from all rights holders, this could mark just the first step in a broader comeback for the character across various media platforms.
The game “MultiVersus” will be accessible without cost on major platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A significant feature of the game is its support for cross-play and cross-progression, seamlessly connecting players across different devices and allowing progress to be carried between them.
Apart from the thrill in the gaming domain, the broader “Jason Universe” is forecasting ambitious projects spanning across entertainment mediums, games, merchandise, and more, all to be revealed in 2024. While there’s been talk of a TV series, there are currently no plans for new films.
As the gaming industry experiences the resurgence of a horror legend in a fresh format, fans of Jason Voorhees will be keenly keeping an eye on how the terrifying character is reimagined through “MultiVersus.” The character’s crossover into the Warner Bros. universe foreshadows a future where he could potentially interact with a variety of icons from different genres, leading to unpredictable and thrilling matchups. This expansion into gaming signifies a bold step into new territory for the classic horror figure, bringing his menacing presence from Camp Crystal Lake to consoles and computers worldwide. The excitement is palpable as players anticipate stepping into the shoes of the machete-wielding menace and slashing their way through the competition.
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