Warner Bros. addition to the realm of crossover fights has officially been announced. MultiVersus is a free-to-play online platform fighter, and along with the confirmation of the game's release, the roster for at least some of the available characters in MultiVersus has also been revealed.

MultiVersus is similar to other games in the genre, featuring characters from a variety of recognizable properties meeting in different arenas and settings to battle it out. But Warner Bros. has added a brand new original character to its roster – an adorable reindeer-dog hybrid called Reindog.

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Introducing WB's Brand New Character

Along with more recognizable faces from various Warner Bros. properties from DC heroes to Game of Thrones characters, there was one character that stood out. Players were quick to pick out Reindog, an antlered creature who turned out to be a completely new addition created specifically for MultiVersus. Reactions on social media have been mixed, from perplexed to excited, and it will be interesting to see how many players choose to play as this green and white fantastical reindeer.

According to WB, Reindog is from the world of Zanifeer, where they were a Guardian to the royal family and tasked with keeping them safe. This characterization ties into Reindog's class as Support and hints at possible protective-based moves. Including moves to fit characters' personalities is definitely something that WB has put thought into, judging by the moves revealed for announced fighter Shaggy. According to Reindog's profile on the MultiVersus official page, their own moves include Love Leash, Dude! and Power Crystal, but players are yet to see them in action. The green dog creature's homeworld was the first to fall to a phenomenon called the Nothing during a great dimensional cataclysm, leaving Reindog as the only survivor – a sad backstory for this cute furry critter.

Original Character Vs. Established Heroes

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It's not known why WB has stocked the MultiVersus' roster with plenty of well-known characters from across different franchises, just to add a completely new original character to the mix. They've boasted that their roster has some of the most recognizable characters, so perhaps they were looking to leverage this with the addition of some unknown fighters. With the promise of more characters yet to come, this could hint at WB's intention to add even more original designs among the famous faces within MultiVersus' roster.

The group of characters available to players already represents a diverse mix. Players will be able to see how Batman matches up against Arya Stark or how Steven Universe fares against Tom and Jerry. WB has also highlighted that the original or well-known voice actors will be used to bring the characters to life as well, adding another element for fans of the franchises to enjoy.

How The Characters' Combat Will Playout

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According to the launch trailer, MultiVersus will have an emphasis on co-op play where a pair of players work together to face down challenges, similar to games like Cuphead. Players will be encouraged to work together in a team with another fighter, utilizing each character's unique skill set to aid their teammate and take on the other pair of challengers. This shows how important Support characters like Reindog will be, as typically teams with a mix of more combative and protective moves are stronger.

For gamers looking for a more solo experience, this will also be available in MultiVersus too. Although Support characters like Reindog may not seem like the obvious choice for this kind of gameplay, WB has assured gamers that even though the 165-year-old Reindog looks cute and cuddly, they're still a fierce fighter with abilities aided by the gem of power that they wear.

MultiVersus will be released in 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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