Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Final DLC Fighter Reveal Announced for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo fans, mark your calendars.

The closing chapter for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC fighters is officially set.

During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation on September 23, 2021, Nintendo confirmed that the final Mr.

Sakurai Presents broadcast will air on October 5, 2021, at 7 a.m.

PT / 10 a.m.

ET / 3 p.m.

BST.

This anticipated presentation will feature series director Masahiro Sakurai announcing the last downloadable fighter joining the Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate roster on Nintendo Switch.

Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, developed by Sora Ltd.

and Bandai Namco Studios and published by Nintendo, has stood as one of the most successful fighters in gaming history since its launch for the Nintendo Switch in December 2018.

As of September 2021, the game has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, making it a flagship title on the eShop and a cornerstone of the platform’s competitive and casual scenes alike.

Each new fighter reveal has been met with enormous hype, with DLC characters ranging from classic Nintendo icons to crossover legends from franchises like Tekken, Minecraft, and Final Fantasy. Nintendo of America took to social media to announce: "Join us on October 5 for the reveal presentation of the last Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate DLC fighter, hosted by Director Masahiro Sakurai.

The event will also unveil the DLC fighter’s release date and showcase the final Mii Fighter costumes." During the Nintendo Direct, Executive Officer Yoshiaki Koizumi emphasized the significance of this event, stating that Sakurai will provide an in-depth look at how to use the new character.

Previous installments of Mr.

Sakurai Presents are renowned for their detailed breakdowns—Kazuya’s recent reveal from Tekken, for example, featured a comprehensive, 40-minute examination of moves and mechanics.

Fans can anticipate a similarly thorough overview for this milestone addition. Masahiro Sakurai has repeatedly affirmed that this will be the ultimate DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, signaling the true end of an era for the much-celebrated Nintendo Switch title.

With the game’s legacy built across years of content updates, character reveals, and passionate community engagement, this final broadcast stands as a can’t-miss moment for both competitive players and long-time Nintendo fans. Be sure to tune into the Mr.

Sakurai Presents livestream via the official Nintendo YouTube channel and eShop news feed on October 5.

This historic presentation sets the stage for one last celebration of Nintendo's acclaimed brawler and its dedicated global community.

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