Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Welcomes Sephiroth: Release Date, Gameplay Details, and Sakurai’s Presentation

Sephiroth Joins Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate: Release Date, Gameplay Deep Dive, and Sakurai’s Presentation Announced Nintendo continues to thrill its global fanbase with major Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate updates on Nintendo Switch.

Their latest reveal—a partnership with Square Enix to bring Sephiroth, the iconic antagonist from Final Fantasy VII, into the game as a DLC fighter—set the Super Smash Bros.

community abuzz.

Adding Sephiroth to the formidable Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate roster marks another high-profile crossover and underscores Nintendo’s dedication to expanding its flagship fighting title. Having first launched on Nintendo Switch in December 2018, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate has become one of the best-selling fighting games of all time, surpassing 30 million units worldwide.

The game is celebrated for its monumental cast, drawing legendary characters from gaming’s biggest franchises.

Sephiroth joins this esteemed lineup as part of the Fighters Pass Vol.

2, following fan favorites like Min Min from ARMS and Steve from Minecraft. In a statement shared via Nintendo of America’s official channels, the company confirmed: “The one-winged angel, Sephiroth from the Final Fantasy series, joins Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate as a DLC fighter later this month.

Tune in at 2pm PT on December 17 for a special presentation from director Masahiro Sakurai covering all the details, including the official release date.” Mr.

Sakurai Presents Sephiroth: Presentation Details To ensure fans learn everything about Sephiroth’s inclusion, Nintendo will host a dedicated broadcast titled “Mr.

Sakurai Presents Sephiroth.” In this showcase, Super Smash Bros.

series director Masahiro Sakurai will provide an in-depth look at the character’s moveset, unique mechanics, and stage integration.

The presentation will also feature details on new music tracks from the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII soundtrack and reveal upcoming Mii Fighter costumes for players eager to further personalize their gameplay experience. Viewers can catch this exclusive broadcast live on Thursday, December 17, at 2 p.m.

PT.

The stream will be available via the official Nintendo YouTube channel and related platforms.

As with previous character reveals, Sakurai’s presentation promises expert commentary, live demonstrations, and a comprehensive rundown of the new character’s abilities. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate on Nintendo Switch remains a cornerstone of the fighting game genre, continually evolving with fresh content and collaborations.

Sephiroth’s addition not only deepens the crossover appeal of the roster but also celebrates the lasting legacy of Final Fantasy VII.

DLC fighters such as Sephiroth are available for purchase separately through the Nintendo eShop or as part of the Fighters Pass Vol.

2, making it easy for fans to expand their roster. For more updates, gameplay reveals, and official news on Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and the Nintendo Switch, stay tuned to Nintendo’s official channels and major gaming news outlets.

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