Character reveals forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateare unlike any other fighting game on the market. Though franchises likeMortal KombatandTekkenhave welcomed their fair share of guest characters, Nintendo has madeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecharacter reveals an event in and of themselves. Months of speculation and hype lead up to every reveal trailer, as fans attempt to manifest their dream characters into existence, sometimes by incessantly tweeting atSuper Smash Bros.series director Masahiro Sakurai. For better or worse, Nintendo always seems to find a way to surprise players.
Since its 2018 release,Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas welcomed some of gaming’s most iconic characters from both inside and outside of Nintendo’s core franchises. Who would have thought characters fromMinecraft,Persona, andBanjo-Kazooiewould be going toe-to-toe with Nintendo’s brightest stars? While #JusticeForWaluigi might be trending, there is no denying thatSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatedelivers when it comes to its roster.
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Pyra & Mythra – Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Theever-popular Pyra leapfrogged Rexto become the second representative from theXenoblade Chroniclesseries to joinSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Seeing as Pyra is an Aegis, a legendary blade taking human form, it should come as no surprise she is a sword-wielding fighter. As a fire-elemental, Pyra’s move set features a number of blazing attacks that keep foes at a distance. Similar to Zelda and Sheik inSuper Smash Bros. Melee, Pyra can transform into Mythra, granting her access to an entirely new move set filled with light-based attacks. The duo is set to arrive in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in March 2021.
Sephiroth – Final Fantasy VII
There is no place Cloud can escape from Sephiroth, not evenSuper Smash Bros. TheiconicFinal Fantasy VIIvillain made his shocking revealat The Game Awards 2020, nearly impaling Mario to the tune of “One-Winged Angel.” Sephiroth’s infamous Masamune katana grants him the longest range of any sword-wielding combatant inSuper Smash Bros.history. After activating his Wing Form, Sephiroth is granted an extra jump and super armor on all of his smash attacks. His relentless move set rewards an aggressive playstyle and quickly established Cloud’s rival as a fearsome opponent.
Steve & Alex – Minecraft
Given the immense popularity ofMinecraft, it was only a matter of time before thispair of pixels got theirSuper Smash Bros.invite. Steve and Alex have brought all of their usual mining tools, including TNT, elytra wings, minecarts, and plenty of deadly weaponry. With pickaxe in hand, the duo is able to mine materials around the stage to create attack-absorbing blocks. These blockheads bring one-of-a-kind mechanics to the battlefield and have proven themselves as deadly trapper characters, similar to Pac-Man and Snake.
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Min Min – ARMS
As one of the flagship fighting games for the Nintendo Switch, it makes sense forARMS’ ramen-obsessed martial artistto kick off the secondSuper Smash Bros. UltimateFighters Pass 2. Min Min sports one of the longest reaches of any character in the game, making her a fierce zoner like Simon and Richter. Players control Min Min’s arms individually using the A and B buttons respectively, a gameplay mechanic entirely unique to the Mintendo Noodle House heiress. With the ability to swap arms, each equipped with different effects, opponents must keep their distance in order to find the right openings.
Byleth – Fire Emblem: Three Houses
With each newFire Emblemgame, aSuper Smash Bros.character reveal is sure to follow behind it, evidently. Byleth joined theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateroster as the game’seighth representative from the exceedingly popular JRPG franchise. Like their fellowFire Emblemcomrades, Byleth controls distance with large hitboxes to zone out opponents at mid-range. TheFire Emblem: Three Housesprotagonist comes equipped with a variety of weapons outside of their sword, including a lance, an axe, and a bow. This allows players to enter each fight with plenty of tools to make their approach.
Terry – Fatal Fury
SNK, known for itsFatal FuryandKing of Fighterstitles,chose Terry Bogard as its leading maninSuper Smash Bros.Similar to Ryu and Ken, the “South Town Hero” has a move set that pays homage to 2D fighting roots. Fans will recognize his Burning Knuckle, Rising Tackle, and Power Dunk – all of which increase in effectiveness by utilizing their SNK inputs. Terry gains access to exceedingly powerful new moves once he hits 100%, which allows him to always threaten to make a devastating comeback. With a plethora of special cancels and inputs, Terry is one ofSuper Smash Bros.Ultimate’s most fearsome combo fiends.
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Banjo & Kazooie – Banjo-Kazooie
Rare’s iconic platforming duo,Banjo & Kazooie, joined theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimaterosterwith a cross-species friendship to rival that of Duck Hunt. Kazooie in particular brings a number of useful tools to their move set. Kazooie provides projectile attacks in the form of eggs and can help the duo traverse the stage quickly while sprinting. Additionally, her wing and beak attacks provide plenty of effective tilts. Effectively utilizing the pair’s Wonderwing resources and Shock Spring Jump special make Banjo & Kazooie an all-around menace to keep off stage.
Hero – Dragon Quest
After the arrival of the eleventh installment in theDragon Questseries, the heroes of the legendary franchise made their chaotic entrance inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Known simply as Hero, this character’s random move set created so much havoc thatthey were being banned from tournaments. Hero’s controversial Down Special “Command Selection” and critical hit mechanic created cries for nerfs in the Smash community thanks to the unpredictability of his attacks. The “RNG God” brings an infinite number of possibilities to each fight that can either lead to a player’s demise or their glory.
Joker – Persona
Hot on the heels ofPersona 5’s critically acclaimed release,Joker appeared to steal the hearts of his opponentsinSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wielding a knife and a gun, thePersonaprotagonist utilizes quick movement and speedy attacks to pressure opponents into making disastrous mistakes. Joker summons his Persona, Arsene, to briefly power up his attacks once his Rebellion Gauge fills. The leader of the Phantom Thieves quickly became a regular selection at tournaments thanks to his excellent move lag, combo proficiency, and top-tier mobility.
Piranha Plant – Super Mario
Nobody saw it coming.Piranha Plant was hilariously unveiledasSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s very first DLC character as a bonus for players who bought the game during its early release window. Typically lurking beneath the surface in theSuper Mariofranchise, Piranha Plant came out of the shadows to bring the fight to Mario himself. Lumbering around in an oversized flower pot, Piranha Plant is as deadly as he looks.
TheSuper Marioenemy utilizes poison clouds, metal spiky balls, and a long-range bite to trap enemies into dangerous scenarios. With its excellent recovery, projectiles, and lethal down air, Piranha Plant has proven itself to be a fearsome competitor once it gets its opponents off-stage.
