Introduction
A fan-shared comparison circulating online highlights differences between Mythra's original Xenoblade Chronicles 2 appearance and her representation in Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.
Mythra, one half of the Pyra/Mythra duo from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is a downloadable fighter added to Smash Ultimate as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
Fans and outlets have pointed to design changes that appear to increase coverage on the character's chest and thighs when rendered for Smash Ultimate.
Background and verified facts
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate launched for Nintendo Switch on December 7, 2018.
The title carries an ESRB rating of E10+, and Nintendo has positioned the game as broadly accessible across its console install base.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was developed by Monolith Soft and released for Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2017.
Pyra and Mythra were later announced and released as downloadable content for Smash Ultimate in March 2021 as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
What the fan comparison shows
A widely shared side-by-side image — one side showing Mythra's base Xenoblade design and the other based on Mythra's Smash Ultimate model — was created by a fan and reflects the in-game Smash model.
The comparison suggests additional coverage over the chest and thigh areas in the Smash representation compared with the original Xenoblade artwork.
The fan image is explicit about its provenance: the altered side is a fan-made visualization grounded in Smash Ultimate's in-game design rather than an official promotional redraw.
Rewritten statement from prior reporting
In a follow-up to earlier coverage about design differences for other characters, our previous report noted that Fire Emblem character Camilla had appeared with modified visual elements in Smash Ultimate.
Similarly, recent fan-provided visuals indicate Mythra's Smash model features increased coverage in certain areas compared with her Xenoblade Chronicles 2 artwork.
Context and audience reaction
Observers online have connected these visual differences to the tone and audience of Smash Ultimate, which is rated E10+.
Fans have interpreted the changes as efforts to align character models with Smash Ultimate's presentation, though that interpretation is commentary rather than an official statement from Nintendo.
The discussion underscores the continued attention paid by the community to how third-party and Nintendo-owned characters are adapted for Smash Ultimate.
Conclusion
Verified context: Mythra is a DLC fighter from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Monolith Soft) added to Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate on Nintendo Switch as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2 in March 2021.
Fan-made comparison images highlight design differences that increase coverage of certain areas in the Smash model.
These comparisons and the broader conversation reflect ongoing interest in how characters are adapted between original games and Smash Ultimate.
A fan-shared comparison circulating online highlights differences between Mythra's original Xenoblade Chronicles 2 appearance and her representation in Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.
Mythra, one half of the Pyra/Mythra duo from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is a downloadable fighter added to Smash Ultimate as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
Fans and outlets have pointed to design changes that appear to increase coverage on the character's chest and thighs when rendered for Smash Ultimate.
Background and verified facts
Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate launched for Nintendo Switch on December 7, 2018.
The title carries an ESRB rating of E10+, and Nintendo has positioned the game as broadly accessible across its console install base.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was developed by Monolith Soft and released for Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2017.
Pyra and Mythra were later announced and released as downloadable content for Smash Ultimate in March 2021 as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
What the fan comparison shows
A widely shared side-by-side image — one side showing Mythra's base Xenoblade design and the other based on Mythra's Smash Ultimate model — was created by a fan and reflects the in-game Smash model.
The comparison suggests additional coverage over the chest and thigh areas in the Smash representation compared with the original Xenoblade artwork.
The fan image is explicit about its provenance: the altered side is a fan-made visualization grounded in Smash Ultimate's in-game design rather than an official promotional redraw.
Rewritten statement from prior reporting
In a follow-up to earlier coverage about design differences for other characters, our previous report noted that Fire Emblem character Camilla had appeared with modified visual elements in Smash Ultimate.
Similarly, recent fan-provided visuals indicate Mythra's Smash model features increased coverage in certain areas compared with her Xenoblade Chronicles 2 artwork.
Context and audience reaction
Observers online have connected these visual differences to the tone and audience of Smash Ultimate, which is rated E10+.
Fans have interpreted the changes as efforts to align character models with Smash Ultimate's presentation, though that interpretation is commentary rather than an official statement from Nintendo.
The discussion underscores the continued attention paid by the community to how third-party and Nintendo-owned characters are adapted for Smash Ultimate.
Conclusion
Verified context: Mythra is a DLC fighter from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Monolith Soft) added to Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate on Nintendo Switch as part of Fighters Pass Vol. 2 in March 2021.
Fan-made comparison images highlight design differences that increase coverage of certain areas in the Smash model.
These comparisons and the broader conversation reflect ongoing interest in how characters are adapted between original games and Smash Ultimate.
