Sora Amiibo Launch Ignites Special Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on Nintendo Switch

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Published on: February 29, 2024

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Nintendo has launched the highly anticipated Sora amiibo, officially bringing the Kingdom Hearts protagonist to the expansive amiibo collection for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.

To mark this milestone, Nintendo is hosting a special in-game tournament, allowing fans to team up with their trained amiibo figures in a celebration of both Sora's debut and the enduring legacy of the Smash Bros.

series. The event, which began on February 29th, 2024 for players in the United States and March 1st in the United Kingdom and Japan, runs for five action-packed days.

Players worldwide can engage their trained amiibo in battles and showcase their customized fighters, further emphasizing the joy and creativity that the amiibo platform adds to Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate.

This unique in-game tournament demonstrates Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to enriching the competitive experience and rewarding long-time supporters of the series. The Sora amiibo release follows closely on the heels of Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate’s Version 13.0.2 update, rolled out earlier this month.

Alongside fresh updates and recent spirit events, the tournament serves as both a farewell and a celebration.

Director Masahiro Sakurai expressed his appreciation to the dedicated development team and the global community, issuing heartfelt thanks for years of support.

In an official statement, Sakurai remarked that he was sincerely grateful to everyone involved, recognizing the collective effort and passion that have propelled Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate to critical and commercial success. To commemorate this moment, Nintendo published a striking graphic highlighting all 94 amiibo figures introduced throughout the history of Super Smash Bros., underscoring the scale and impact of the franchise’s crossover universe.

The Sora amiibo now completes the collection, an achievement that resonates with fans and collectors around the world. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, stands as one of the platform’s best-selling titles with over 30 million units sold globally.

The extensive roster of characters, competitive events, and the popular amiibo functionality have all played integral roles in its ongoing success.

The addition of Sora, who originally debuted in the Kingdom Hearts series, is a significant moment both for Kingdom Hearts enthusiasts and for total Smash Bros.

amiibo collectors. As the amiibo event unfolds and the Smash Bros.

community rallies together, Nintendo continues to provide innovative and memorable experiences through its eShop and global digital events.

The Sora amiibo launch exemplifies how Nintendo balances tradition, recognition of developer milestones, and fresh fan engagement—all hallmarks of the publisher’s enduring legacy in gaming.

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