LeBron James joins Multiversus alongside Rick & Morty

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It's such Friday news that I had to share it with everyone: developer Player First Games announced at San Diego Comic Con that three new fighters will be added to the Multiversus roster. The latest additions are none other than Rick & Morty, from the series of the same name, and LeBron James. Yes, that LeBron James.

Guess I should qualify: James appears in the game as his Space Jam persona, not just as usual (though admittedly seeing LeBron in the game would be a treat in itself). If his in-game dialogue is any indication, he's as happy to be here as we are to see him.

The other two fighters are abrasive scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith. They won't join the game at the same time as James - Morty will join in the game's first season on August 9th. Player First didn't say when Rick will join, but it's also expected to be during Season 1.

Player First will launch the open beta — which includes James — on July 26. It will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.

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