{"id":107517,"date":"2020-01-17T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/01\/feature_so_whos_next_for_super_smash_bros_ultimate"},"modified":"2020-01-17T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T18:00:00","slug":"feature-so-whos-next-for-super-smash-bros-ultimate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/01\/17\/feature-so-whos-next-for-super-smash-bros-ultimate\/","title":{"rendered":"Feature: So, Who&#8217;s Next For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/08d6e950b22de\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/08d6e950b22de\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Since launch we&#8217;ve seen a steady drip feed of DLC fighters landing in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/super_smash_bros_ultimate\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a><\/strong>. The five brawlers of the Challenger Pack (plus Piranha Plant) have given the game a periodic injection of fresh blood, not to mention the excitement generated by the reveals. Byleth from <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/fire_emblem_three_houses\">Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/a><\/strong> is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/01\/fire_emblems_byleth_confirmed_as_super_smash_bros_ultimates_5th_dlc_fighter\">the final fighter from the Challenger Pack<\/a> to get one of those sealed invites &#8211; a boon for Fire Emblem fans, although with such a wealth of representation from that series already, non-aficionados could be forgiven for feeling a little underwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>That is until you remember that more fighters are incoming, of course! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/01\/super_smash_bros_ultimate_fighters_pass_version_2_will_add_another_six_fighters\">Yesterday Nintendo confirmed a further <em>six<\/em> fighters<\/a> are planned in a second Challenger Pack, so the speculation won&#8217;t let up until this new round of DLC wraps up in December 2021. <em>Blimey!<\/em> The ones released so far have been brilliant additions to the roster and a source of rolling hype around the game. Even people who aren&#8217;t into Smash (yes, they exist) can get behind reveals featuring gaming legends like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/11\/feature_just_who_the_heck_is_terry_bogard_smash_bros_ultimates_new_dlc_fighter\">Terry Bogard<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/06\/banjo-kazooie_confirmed_for_super_smash_bros_ultimate_this_fall\">Banjo-Kazooie<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/dragon_quests_the_hero_joins_smash_bros_ultimate_today\">Dragon Quest&#8217;s Hero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So who&#8217;s next, then? Speculation about upcoming fighters has been rampant since the game launched, with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2020\/01\/random_sakurais_three_finger_hand_gesture_has_sent_the_internet_absolutely_bonkers\">any tiny innocuous detail<\/a> taken as a clue to power the rumour mill. With six more positions to fill, we&#8217;ve rounded up the usual suspects as well as some outsiders to weigh them up and ponder the likelihood of their joining video gaming&#8217;s greatest crossover. At the bottom there&#8217;s also a poll where you can vote for your favourites or make suggestions in the comments.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Leon S. Kennedy<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/824168fe08e01\/leon-s-kennedy.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/824168fe08e01\/leon-s-kennedy.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Leon S. Kennedy\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/gamecube\/resident_evil_2\">Resident Evil 2<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/resident_evil_4\">Resident Evil 4<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/strong>, Resident Evil series<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> High recognition factor; Unlike existing characters &#8211; potential for unique style; Could be a part of a Resident Evil echo fighter pair &#8211; with Claire, maybe?; Fabulous hair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> With guns, knives, blood and creeping zombie flesh, Leon and the Resident Evil series is not exactly kid-friendly (Presidential daughters excepted). <em>Counterpoint:<\/em> the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/ps4\/metal_gear_solid_v_ground_zeroes\" class=\"external\">Metal Gear Solid<\/a><\/strong> series has featured genital-based explosives and Snake&#8217;s still in Smash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Chainsaw Guy lurches onto the stage and everyone except Leon loses their heads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Viewtiful Joe<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6aecd5e757017\/viewtiful-joe.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6aecd5e757017\/viewtiful-joe.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Viewtiful Joe\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/gamecube\/viewtiful_joe\">Viewtiful Joe<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/gamecube\/viewtiful_joe_2\">Viewtiful Joe 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Crazy style; Already an accomplished fighter who&#8217;d fit right in; Sexy Silvia would make a great shadow fighter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Hasn&#8217;t starred in a game in a while (not necessarily a problem &#8211; kids need an education!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Joe slows time and proceeds to zip around delivering blow-after-blow until time resumes and the opponent bounces around and off the screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Amaterasu<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/0ce3d773dda09\/amaterasu.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/0ce3d773dda09\/amaterasu.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Amaterasu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/okami_hd\">Okami<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/ds\/okamiden\">Okamiden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Cool fighting possibilities with the Celestial Brush; Plenty of combat experience; The sumi-e art style would be a unique addition (imagine the stage).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> &#8230; nope, can&#8217;t think of anything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Chibiterasu leaps out with the Celestial Brush and plants bombs that blast the opponent into the stratosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Ramirez &amp; Jonesy (Fortnite)<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/322efa320b5a5\/ramirez-and-jonesy-fortnite.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/322efa320b5a5\/ramirez-and-jonesy-fortnite.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Ramirez &amp; Jonesy (Fortnite)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fortnite\">Fortnite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Incredibly recognisable to millions of people; Cartoon style would fit in well; Plenty of echo fighter skins to choose from; Fortnite = <em>still<\/em> so hot right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Guns (<em>kinda<\/em> fundamental to Fortnite) might be problematic in Smash, although there&#8217;s enough scope for silly ACME-style weapons and llamas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> After thanking the bus driver three or four <em>thousand<\/em> times, he finally shows his appreciation of your appreciation by dropping his vehicle from the sky directly on top of your opponent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Steve (Minecraft)<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f80ac3e410c18\/steve-minecraft.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f80ac3e410c18\/steve-minecraft.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Steve (Minecraft)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/minecraft\">Minecraft<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Incredibly popular and family-friendly; Unique style compared to the existing roster; Microsoft and Nintendo are BBFs right now (seriously, Ubisoft are <em>well<\/em> jealous)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> <em>Another<\/em> sword fighter?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Night falls and creepers descend on your opponent, driving them off the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">The Wrestler (Rhythm Heaven)<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3c3a9da741aa5\/the-wrestler-rhythm-heaven.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3c3a9da741aa5\/the-wrestler-rhythm-heaven.435x.jpg\" alt=\"The Wrestler (Rhythm Heaven)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/3ds\/rhythm_heaven_megamix\">Rhythm Heaven Megamix<\/a><\/strong>, Rhythm Heaven series<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> A large repertoire of killer moves; Looks great on camera; Would make an excellent addition to the Smash soundtrack vault; <em>Wubba dubba dub<\/em><em>, is that true?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Sometimes our desire for a fighter is based solely on who we want to see in amiibo form &#8211; this <em>may<\/em> be one of those times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Take your pick! Maybe the paparazzi crowd into frame and you &#8220;Pose for the fans&#8221;, blasting everyone from the stage with your powerful pecs. Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vYRx9QKhhhg\">The Chorus Kids<\/a> arrive and shatter your opponent using their ultrasonic voices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Mallo<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5f5ab181e4758\/mallo.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5f5ab181e4758\/mallo.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Mallo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/3ds-eshop\/pullblox\">Pushmo \/ Pullblox<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/3ds-eshop\/fallblox\">Crashmo \/ Fallblox<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Could create interesting mechanics for a block-filled stage, We haven&#8217;t seen Mallo on Switch&#8230; yet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Lesser-known cute character would no-doubt invoke &#8216;fan&#8217; ire in certain circles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> A wall of blocks appear behind your opponent and Mallo pushes a button. As he&#8217;s sake on top of the blocks, everyone else is smashed off the stage towards the screen, landing with a splat and sliding down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Downwell dude<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a2f8b0fd8c7b1\/downwell-dude.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a2f8b0fd8c7b1\/downwell-dude.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Downwell dude\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/downwell\">Downwell<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Loads of potential in a Downwell stage; Gunboots offer cool offensive moves; Would make an unlikely but brilliant team with Bayonetta; Would go down&#8230; well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> A bit one-note?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> Downwell dude removes his gunboots and puts them on his opponent. Having no experience with such footwear, they are blasted off the stage to their doom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Master Chief<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e54c2b8b1a45d\/master-chief.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e54c2b8b1a45d\/master-chief.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Master Chief\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong>Halo: Combat Evolved<\/strong>, the Halo series<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> Iconic gaming character; Trained in evolved combat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> We&#8217;ve already had a massively surprising Microsoft crossover with B-K, although Master Chief is very different.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> A Warthog speeds onto the stage, the Chief jumps in while it&#8217;s still moving and ploughs over the opposition to finish the fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Dante<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e3a2590c9a238\/dante.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e3a2590c9a238\/dante.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Dante\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/devil_may_cry\">Devil May Cry<\/a><\/strong>, Devil May Cry series<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> The DMC games have been getting rereleases on Switch for a while now; A natural fit for Smash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Yet another sword fighter; Perhaps too similar to existing fighters?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> &#8220;Let&#8217;s rock, baby!&#8221; Then Virgil, Trish, Lady and the rest dive in. Stylish, explosive violence ensues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Tetrominos<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1e81f721632dd\/tetrominos.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1e81f721632dd\/tetrominos.435x.jpg\" alt=\"Tetrominos\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <em>Really?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> A novel addition; Massively iconic; We want to see a T-spin turned into an offensive move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> Tetrominos aren&#8217;t blessed with an abundance of personality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> A <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/tetris_99\">Tetris 99<\/a><\/strong>-inspired dumping of lines on top of your opponents, crushing them mercilessly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"heading\">The Wonderful 101<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"picture embed img-435x\">\n<div class=\"img\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/11cfb7f46a729\/the-wonderful-101.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/11cfb7f46a729\/the-wonderful-101.435x.jpg\" alt=\"The Wonderful 101\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>Notable game(s):<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/wiiu\/wonderful_101\">The Wonderful 101<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> A unique addition with plenty of character and potential; Would fit in nicely with a long-rumoured Switch port.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Against:<\/strong> One hell of a technical challenge to implement so many fighters into one &#8216;character&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Smash:<\/strong> The entire 101 morph to form the Unite Hand and flick the stage clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since launch we&#8217;ve seen a steady drip feed of DLC fighters landing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The five brawlers of the Challenger Pack (plus Piranha Plant) have given the game a periodic injection of fresh blood, not to mention the excitement generated by the reveals. Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the final [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nintendo-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107517\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}