Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Fan-Made Trailer Showcases Skull Kid in Stunning Reveal

Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate continues to inspire creativity among fans, even after its official roster was finalized on the Nintendo Switch.

In a striking display of imagination and technical skill, leading YouTube animator King Bob, renowned for previous viral projects such as the Waluigi Smash reveal, has released a fan-made trailer spotlighting Skull Kid—a widely requested character from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—joining the all-star brawler.

Originally launched for the Nintendo Switch in December 2018, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate rapidly became both a critical darling and a commercial juggernaut.

The game's comprehensive roster, which reached its acclaimed conclusion with the addition of Sora from Kingdom Hearts in 2021, represents nearly every major franchise from Nintendo’s storied history and beyond.

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios with series creator Masahiro Sakurai at the helm, Ultimate remains a fixture on the Switch eShop, consistently ranking among the console's top sellers with over 32 million copies sold as of March 2024. Despite the complete fighter lineup, the Super Smash Bros.

community has long yearned for more.

The latest offering from King Bob revitalizes that hope with an impressive four-minute animation dedicated to Skull Kid and Majora’s Mask.

The trailer presents a cinematic clash: Mario, along with several other iconic Smash combatants, struggles to face off against Skull Kid as the ominous moon from Majora's Mask hovers over the battlefield.

Standout sequences include the Star Fox crew observing the impending lunar descent from the skies, an emotional moment between Isabelle and Bowser, and Mario himself facing dire consequences. King Bob’s animation culminates in an unexpected twist, ensuring viewers experience more than just nostalgia and well-crafted fan service.

The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the attention to character dynamics and heartfelt narrative moments more akin to Nintendo’s own Direct presentations. While Sora officially closed the door on new characters for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, beloved figures like Skull Kid and Waluigi continue to generate excitement and speculation about the franchise’s future.

Notably, Masahiro Sakurai recently confirmed via social media that he has begun work on a new title, though specifics regarding a new Smash Bros.

entry remain unannounced. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate’s legacy as the definitive crossover fighting game only endures thanks to passionate community contributions and fan creations like this Skull Kid trailer.

For now, players can revisit the full roster—available exclusively on Nintendo Switch from both physical retailers and the Nintendo eShop—and savor the creative spirit fueling anticipation for what comes next in the Super Smash Bros.

series.

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