Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Spirits Now Permanently Available on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate with Permanent Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Spirits on Switch In celebration of Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate’s fifth anniversary on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has made a significant update that longtime fans and newcomers will appreciate.

Earlier this year, the company brought a host of new spirits to the beloved fighting game as part of its anniversary festivities—including a dedicated Pokémon Scarlet and Violet spirit collection, offering fresh challenges and enhanced collectibility for Spirit Board enthusiasts. The fifth anniversary event, originally held earlier in 2024, introduced not just Pokémon Scarlet and Violet spirits but a variety of additions from franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Xenoblade Chronicles, Splatoon, and Pikmin.

The event also expanded the game’s reach with several third-party spirit debuts, such as Hades by Supergiant Games and Atlus’s acclaimed 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

These spirits initially appeared for a limited time, requiring players to participate during the specific anniversary window to secure them for their collections. Now, Nintendo has responded to overwhelming player interest by making the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet spirits permanently available.

Players can access these spirits at any time on the Spirit Board and via the in-game shops, removing the previous time constraints and allowing new and returning players to complete their spirit roster.

The update was highlighted by Serebii.net, a trusted source in the Pokémon community, providing further assurance for collectors eager to revisit these exclusive content drops. Alongside these new additions, the anniversary event showcased Nintendo’s commitment to supporting Super Smash Bros.

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Other notable spirits included key characters from celebrated series, and the integration of popular third-party heroes further cemented Ultimate’s reputation as the definitive crossover platform.

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Ultimate development officially concluded earlier this year with the release of the Sora (Kingdom Hearts) amiibo.

This marked the final major update for the game, taking it to Version 13.0.2 and signaling the end of nearly six years of ongoing support.

The move to make more spirits permanently available underscores Nintendo’s dedication to preserving the game’s vibrant community and ensuring ongoing accessibility to its diverse content offerings. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate remains a staple of the Nintendo Switch lineup, boasting one of the largest rosters and crossover collections in fighting game history.

By granting permanent access to fan-favorite spirits like those from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo continues to honor the game’s legacy and player base, encouraging even more fans to experience everything the title has to offer.

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