Almost three years after Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate launched on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo and director Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that the game's roster is now complete with the addition of Sora from Kingdom Hearts.
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, released on December 7, 2018, has been updated steadily through downloadable content and Challenger Packs; Sora was revealed on October 5, 2021 and became playable in-game on October 18, 2021.
In a final "Masahiro Sakurai Presents" broadcast for Ultimate, Sakurai announced Sora as the last DLC fighter tied to Fighters Pass content.
In journalistic terms, Sakurai framed the presentation as his last public update for Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, marking an official close to the long-running series of developer presentations for the game.
With Sora's addition, Ultimate retains its status as the largest roster in the franchise's history.
The October presentation included several verified Switch-related announcements beyond Smash.
Square Enix confirmed that three Kingdom Hearts titles were coming to Nintendo Switch as cloud-based releases on the Switch eShop.
Nintendo also used the showcase to confirm amiibo figures for Minecraft characters Steve and Alex, expanding the Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate amiibo lineup further.
Additionally, a new wave of Mii Fighter costumes was revealed, with one of the new costumes based on Doom Slayer from Bethesda's Doom series.
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate was developed under the supervision of Masahiro Sakurai and his studio Sora Ltd., in collaboration with Nintendo and development partners.
Since its December 2018 launch, the game has received regular support through balance patches, free updates, and paid DLC fighters organized under Fighter Passes.
Sora's inclusion as the final challenger closes the DLC run announced for the title.
For players on Nintendo Switch, Sora's release on October 18, 2021 was the final major character addition to Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate.
The wider announcements — Kingdom Hearts cloud releases, Minecraft amiibo, and new Mii Fighter costumes — were all made available through official channels and the Switch eShop where applicable, rounding out a decisive update to Nintendo's flagship fighting game.
Ultimate launched on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo and director Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that the game's roster is now complete with the addition of Sora from Kingdom Hearts.
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, released on December 7, 2018, has been updated steadily through downloadable content and Challenger Packs; Sora was revealed on October 5, 2021 and became playable in-game on October 18, 2021.
In a final "Masahiro Sakurai Presents" broadcast for Ultimate, Sakurai announced Sora as the last DLC fighter tied to Fighters Pass content.
In journalistic terms, Sakurai framed the presentation as his last public update for Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, marking an official close to the long-running series of developer presentations for the game.
With Sora's addition, Ultimate retains its status as the largest roster in the franchise's history.
The October presentation included several verified Switch-related announcements beyond Smash.
Square Enix confirmed that three Kingdom Hearts titles were coming to Nintendo Switch as cloud-based releases on the Switch eShop.
Nintendo also used the showcase to confirm amiibo figures for Minecraft characters Steve and Alex, expanding the Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate amiibo lineup further.
Additionally, a new wave of Mii Fighter costumes was revealed, with one of the new costumes based on Doom Slayer from Bethesda's Doom series.
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate was developed under the supervision of Masahiro Sakurai and his studio Sora Ltd., in collaboration with Nintendo and development partners.
Since its December 2018 launch, the game has received regular support through balance patches, free updates, and paid DLC fighters organized under Fighter Passes.
Sora's inclusion as the final challenger closes the DLC run announced for the title.
For players on Nintendo Switch, Sora's release on October 18, 2021 was the final major character addition to Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate.
The wider announcements — Kingdom Hearts cloud releases, Minecraft amiibo, and new Mii Fighter costumes — were all made available through official channels and the Switch eShop where applicable, rounding out a decisive update to Nintendo's flagship fighting game.
