Warner Bros MultiVersus looks set to be the next big platform fighter to hit consoles and PC later this year. Players can now hop in and check out the MultiVersus open beta, giving them full access to the whole game. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about signing up for the MultiVersus open beta so you can see how Tom and Jerry fare against Scooby Doo’s Shaggy, Batman or Bugs Bunny.
How to Play Multiversus Beta
There are currently two ways you can get access to the Multiversus beta. These are by getting a Twitch drop, or by purchasing one of the Founder’s Packs. We’ve outlined the process of doing each of these methods below:
Get Beta Access with a Founder’s Pack
The easiest way is to just purchase a Founder’s Pack, but this does require you to spend your hard-earned cash on what is essentially a free-to-play games.
The Founder’s Packs come in three different versions: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Premium Edition. We’ve broken down the prices and contents of each edition below:
- MultiVersus Founder’s Pack Standard Edition – $39.99
- Instant early access to the open beta
- 15 Character Tokens for Instant Character Unlocks
- 1 Exclusive Rare Banner
- 300 Gleamium
- MultiVersus Deluxe Founder’s Pack – $59.99
- Instant early access to the open beta
- 20 Character Tokens for Instant Character Unlocks
- 1 Exclusive Rare Banner
- 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 1 Epic Banner
- 1 Ring Out Effect (Epic)
- 1,000 Gleamium
- MultiVersus Premium Founder’s Pack – $99.99
- Instant early access to the open beta
- 30 Character Tokens for Instant Character Unlocks
- 1 Exclusive Rare Banner
- 3 Premium Battle Passes
- 1 Banner (Epic)
- 1 Banner (Legendary)
- 1 Ring Out Effect (Legendary)
- 1 Unique Nameplate
- 2,500 Gleamium
Get MultiVersus Open Beta Access via a Twitch Drop
- Sign into your WB Games Account to connect and link your Twitch account.
- Watch any Twitch streamer play MultiVersus who has drops enabled for 60 minutes to earn Early Access to the Open Beta. (This is currently only available from July 19, 9am PT, to July 26, 9am PT).
- Check on your Twitch Drops progress here. Once it reaches 100% you can claim your Open Beta access.
- Go to your WB Games account and claim your Early Access for MultiVersus for the platform of your choice.
How To Download Multiversus on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC (Steam)
If you’ve purchased a Founder’s Pack from your preferred platform’s digital store, MultiVersus should begin downloading immediately.
For those that get an open beta code via Twitch Drops, you’ll need to get the code from your WB Games account. Once you’ve got this, simply redeem the code on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam account as you would any other redeemed code. This is usually under a ‘Redeem a Code’ option, or on Steam it’s called ‘Activate a game produce code…’
How Long Did the MultiVersus Closed Alpha Run For?
The closed alpha will begun on May 19 at 9a.m. PDT/ 12p.m. EDT/ 5p.m. BST and ended on May 27 at 5p.m. PDT/ 8p.m. EDT/ 1a.m. BST (May 28).
What Does the MultiVersus Open Beta Include?
WB Games made the following content available in the closed alpha for players to check out, and so all of this and more is now available in the open beta:
- Characters:
- Batman
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
- Harley Quinn
- Shaggy
- Velma
- Bugs Bunny
- Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz
- Arya Stark
- Jake the Dog
- Finn the Human
- Steven Universe
- Garnet
- Tom & Jerry
- The Iron Giant
- Reindog
- Maps:
- The Batcave (DC)
- Tree Fort (Adventure Time)
- Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo)
- Trophy’s E.D.G.E.
- Trophy’s E.D.G.E. 2
- Classic 3 Platform
- Training Room.
- Modes:
- 2 vs. 2 team-based cooperative mode
- 1 vs. 1 matches
- 4-player free-for-all
- The Lab (practice mode)
What Platforms Will MultiVersus Open Beta Be on & Is There Cross-Play?
WB Games has also confirmed that yes, the MultiVersus open beta will be cross-play across all available platforms, which are as follows:
- PS5
- PS4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PC (Steam)
That’s everything you need to know about the MultiVersus open beta. For more on the upcoming free-to-play arena fighter, be sure to check out the links below.
