Just this week, Warner Brothers announced that it would shut down Multiversus, its platform fighting game that features characters from various movies, shows, and games belonging to the media giant. The fifth season of Multiversus will be its last. While the game will still be playable offline, the online servers—a significant aspect for fighting games—will be taken down, and no new characters or updates will follow.

A report from TheGamer highlighted frustrations among players who purchased the largest available Founder’s Pack, which included a premium currency for unlocking characters. With a total of 35 characters in the game, players who bought tokens may feel scammed, as they will not be able to utilize them before the game’s closure.

Social media platforms like Reddit are filled with disappointed customers expressing their viewpoint on Warner Brothers’ decision to sell a package that the game could not sustain.

Initially well-received by players when it launched in 2022, Multiversus faced significant reworks and was relaunched in May 2024, yet met with lukewarm feedback. The game has also been associated with substantial financial losses for Warner Brothers, being blamed for a $100 million loss following their previous significant writedown related to another title.

Warner Brothers has faced criticism over its business practices regarding Multiversus before, even being accused of copyright infringement during its advertising campaigns last year.

The takeaway is clear: be cautious about trusting large organizations that demand considerable pre-orders for games they may withdraw at any moment. Remember, corporations will often seek to maximize profits while offering minimal returns to consumers.