Warcraft Mobile could have delivered the WoW-like action some gamers have sought on the go, but... the desired terms didn't ultimately match up. I think it's weird though, because wouldn't you agree on such terms ahead of development?
How in the hell do you get 3 years deep into development with more than 100 developers covering objectives for the title before terms are finalized? Once it's set, it's set... is how I think it should be prior to moving forward (that's how I structured agreements between small devs & publishers). They may have put it on the backburner as far as finalizing the agreement, but if Activision Blizzard & NetEase are going to continue their relationship... they may have to take a step back and revise things.
I think a revision would be better than potentially axing such a money maker, but I understand how things can change if the money gets... funny. You already know who Blizzard is, but if you aren't familiar with NetEase... they're China's #2 game company. NetEase is also the co-creator of... Diablo Immortal.
I hope the relationship survives and changes are made for the better because game projects shouldn't go... poof this far in, and sadly this isn't the first time head-turning projects have been tossed.
For more info on this, check out the Bloomberg article, I just had to chime in and give my two cents.
Characters
Choose from Harley Quinn, Tom and Jerry, Finn the Human, Wonder Woman, Steven Universe, Jake the Dog, Garnet, Superman, and an extraordinary creature named Reindog. Every fighter boasts unique abilities that pair dynamically with other characters.
Maps
Play on various Maps from our characters' legendary worlds, including Batman's Batcave and Jake and Finn's Treefort, and more.
Cross-Platform
Defend the Multiverse with your friends anywhere, anytime on all available platforms. This includes full cross-platform play and progression
Modes
Play our innovative 2v2 co-op-focused experience or the intense 1v1 and 4-Player Free For All. You can also refine your skills in training mode or put your skills to the ultimate test in Ranked Competitive. MultiVersus supports online and local play.
Customization
Every character will feature its own customizable perk loadout that will change the way you play and how you synergize with your teammates.
Competitive
MultiVersus boasts an intense competitive experience with dedicated servers for seamless online gameplay.
A Growing Multiverse
MultiVersus is regularly updated with new characters, stages, modes, in-game events, skins and more.
Return to the bigger, badder streets of River City in summer 2022
The River City Girls are ready for round 2! Along with our collaborators at Arc System Works, we are overjoyed to confirm that River City Girls 2 is scheduled to arrive in summer 2022! With six playable characters, two-player online co-op, and an onslaught of new features and bone-busting combat techniques, this sequel to the 2019 RPG-infused beat-’em-up River City Girls is currently planned for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
Picking up where the first RCG left off, River City Girls 2 throws hot-blooded high-schoolers Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki — along with newcomers Marian and Provie — into the fight of their lives when an old foe returns to wreak havoc. But the girls (and guys) aren’t just giving up; they’re fighting back with new stat-altering accessories, new items, new weapons, and additional moves (such as Kyoko’s Cartwheel Kick and Misako’s Lightning Rider), along with brand-new abilities like guard-crush attacks and lift-off combos. Recruited foes are back to assist in battle — this time you can hold two at once! — plus you can now enlist the help of hired henchmen who pack even more of a punch!
River City is more alive than ever, with a day-night cycle, more-complex terrain, more shops, new hazards, hidden areas, and an abundance of destructible objects. The brawl will take players to numerous new and updated regions of the city — including downtown slums, a tech-company campus, and an enchanted forest — and pit them against an assortment of new enemies and bosses, such as the Dragon Twins (Ryuji and Ryuichi). Our heroes can even visit hideouts where they can store extra equipment, swap recruits, or just chill while listening to music.
Other additions to River City Girls 2 include improved quest tracking, three difficulty settings, and a dynamic story system with dialogue that changes depending on the player-controlled characters. And, of course, the game features a new animated intro, new comic book-style cutscenes, and a new hard-hitting synthpop soundtrack from original River City Girls composer Megan McDuffee!
Key Features: • Six playable characters, each with their own fighting styles and upgradable move sets! • Enhanced combat: guard crushes, lift-off combos, and more! • River City is bigger than ever! New locations with multiple routes and secret areas! • Play solo or team up with a friend, locally or online • New hired henchmen aid players in battle! Hold two recruits at once! • Loads of NPCs to meet, interact with, and punch in the face – including surprise cameos! • Awesome anime intro, comic book cutscenes, English and Japanese voiceovers, and a spectacular soundtrack featuring RCG1 composer Megan McDuffee!