Steve from Minecraft Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Mr. Sakurai Presents Demo Set for October 3rd

Nintendo fans have reason to celebrate as Steve and Alex from Minecraft have been officially announced as the latest downloadable content (DLC) fighters for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate.

This major addition marks a significant collaboration between two of the gaming industry’s biggest names, Mojang Studios—the creators of Minecraft—and Nintendo, the developer and publisher behind Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch.

On October 1st, 2020, Nintendo unveiled Steve and Alex as new playable characters during a live-streamed Nintendo Direct presentation.

To provide further insight into how these iconic Minecraft characters will be integrated, series director Masahiro Sakurai will host a special in-depth video titled “Mr.

Sakurai Presents ‘Steve & Alex’.” This highly anticipated demonstration is scheduled to air on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:30 a.m.

Pacific Time, just ahead of the official Minecraft Live digital event. The upcoming “Mr.

Sakurai Presents” video will be similar in format to previous showcases for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC fighters.

In these presentations, Sakurai offers viewers a comprehensive look at each newcomer’s unique moveset, their associated home stage, and accompanying music tracks.

Additionally, Sakurai often delves into the characters’ histories, providing context about their origins and legacy within their original franchises.

This deep-dive has become a hallmark of the Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC rollouts, further heightening fan engagement and anticipation.

Since its launch in December 2018, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate has become one of the most successful titles on the Nintendo Switch, with over 22 million copies sold worldwide as of 2023.

The game continues to expand its colossal roster through additional fighters via Fighter Passes and individual DLC packs.

Steve and Alex’s arrival not only adds a new fighting style but also marks an unprecedented crossover, bringing together the creative world-building of Minecraft—which has sold more than 200 million copies across all platforms—with Nintendo’s premier fighting franchise. Masahiro Sakurai, known for his detailed presentations, is expected to walk players through Steve and Alex’s unique abilities, stage designs inspired by Minecraft’s blocky environments, and curated remixes of iconic Minecraft music.

With this update, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate further cements its status as the ultimate celebration of video game history on the Nintendo Switch.

Fans can tune in to the “Mr.

Sakurai Presents ‘Steve & Alex’” stream, airing live on October 3rd at 7:30 a.m.

PT.

For continued updates on Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC, Nintendo Direct announcements, and more exclusive content, stay connected with official Nintendo news channels and the eShop.

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