Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds New Spirit Event Featuring Hades, WBSC eBaseball, and 13 Sentinels on Nintendo Switch

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Ultimate, one of the most successful fighting games on the Nintendo Switch, has rolled out a fresh spirit event featuring characters from acclaimed third-party games.

Nintendo confirmed that this new spirit event began on January 25, 2024, and will be available for a limited five-day window, inviting players from around the world to earn exclusive rewards by participating during the event period. Continuing its tradition of crossover celebrations, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate’s latest update introduces spirits from notable titles: Supergiant Games’ critically acclaimed indie hit Hades, Konami’s WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros, and the narrative-driven strategy game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim by Atlus.

This event arrives just after the fifth anniversary festivities for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, in which Nintendo previously added spirits from beloved series like The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Pikmin. Nintendo announced the new third-party spirit lineup via its official channels, encouraging players to engage with the event for “a greater SP (Spirit Points) reward than usual” after emerging victorious in battle.

By defeating these unique spirits, players can bolster their in-game collections and unlock even more ways to customize their experience on the Nintendo Switch platform. Reflecting on five years since the game's original launch in December 2018, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai expressed his amazement at the game's enduring popularity and the continual support from the global Nintendo community.

In a recent statement, Sakurai remarked on how quickly time has passed since Ultimate’s debut and thanked fans for their sustained enthusiasm. Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate has achieved major sales milestones, cementing its position as one of Nintendo Switch's best-selling titles.

Its robust post-launch support, highlighted by frequent events and collaborations with both first-party and third-party developers, underscores Nintendo’s commitment to keeping the fighting game at the forefront of online and local multiplayer experiences. Players interested in participating in the new spirit event should log in to Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate on Nintendo Switch and head to the game’s Spirit Board.

As always, these events are time-limited, emphasizing the importance of timely participation to obtain spirits from Hades, WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim before the opportunity concludes. With its ongoing updates, inventive crossovers, and vibrant community activity—regularly highlighted in Nintendo Direct presentations and through the eShop—Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate remains a standout example of live support and fan engagement in the modern gaming industry.

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