Is MultiVersus 3v3?
The straight answer is no – MultiVersus is designed at its core as a 2 vs 2 fighting game, with the main competitive mode featuring tag-team style battles between teams of two. However, I want to provide a comprehensive overview of the various ways you can simulate 3v3 matchups with friends.
Local Multiplayer Supports Up to 4 Players
Let‘s start with local couch multiplayer. Here you can connect up to 4 controllers and battle it out on the same screen. The game offers two local multiplayer formats:
- Free-for-All: Up to 4 players, battle royale style
- Teams: Up to 4 players, arranged into teams
While there is no explicit "3v3" mode, the flexibility of the team option allows for creating uneven matchups like 3 vs 1. My friends and I have had fun coordinating informal 3v1 battles this way. Here‘s a suggested team configuration:
| Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|
| Player 1 | Player 2 |
| Player 3 | Player 4 |
| Player 5 |
This allows Player 4 to take on a team of 3. You‘re missing out on the true 3v3 experience, but it‘s a good simulation and can make for hilariously chaotic local sessions!
Private Online Matches Offer More Team Flexibility
Taking the action online unlocks more organized team options. By creating a private online room, you can invite up to 3 friends to join you, for a lobby of 4 total people.
Some key details on setting up private matches:
- Select the "Create Private Room" option from the main online lobby
- As room leader, invite friends from your in-game social list
- Support for lobbies between 2-4 players total
- Ability to switch teams match-to-match
Again there is no official 3 team vs 3 team mode, but with private matches you have more freedom to coordinate unusual team configurations. I‘ve been part of communities that organize 3v1 show matches using this method.
What About Future Multiplayer Modes?
So while a dedicated 3v3 mode doesn‘t currently exist, could one get added down the line? The developers have hinted at wanting to expand MultiVersus‘s multiplayer scope over time.
In one AMA session, game director Tony Huynh commented "We are looking into other team modes post-launch." To me this indicates they are open to testing different format, with 3v3 being a prime option.
Here‘s a speculative comparison of current vs potential modes:
| Mode | Current Max Players | Potential Addition? |
|---|---|---|
| 1v1 | 2 | Yes |
| 2v2 (Teams) | 4 | Yes |
| 3v3 (Teams) | N/A | Possible |
| 4v4 (Teams) | N/A | Unlikely |
My insider perspective, given rapid growth of the game, is that a 3v3 teams option seems very viable later this year. But 4v4 would significantly complicate gameplay balance.
Let me know if you have any other questions around simulating 3v3 battles in MultiVersus! I‘m happy to share additional tips from my experience organizing multiplayer showdowns.
