E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Details
Nintendo finished off their E3 Direct with a smash, by unveiling all the details of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game for Nintendo Switch.
Title
Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo Switch will be called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Fighters
Every single fighter in Smash Bros. history is part of the roster for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Can't remember everybody? Here's a run down:
- Mario
- Donkey Kong
- Link
- Samus
- Yoshi
- Kirby
- Fox
- Pikachu
- Luigi
- Ness
- Captain Falcon
- Jigglypuff
- Peach
13e. Daisy
- Bowser
- Ice Climbers
- Sheik
- Zelda
- Dr. Mario
- Pichu
- Falco
- Marth
21e. Lucina
- Young Link
- Ganondorf
- Mewtwo
- Roy
- Mr. Game & Watch
- Meta Knight
- Pit
28e. Dark Pit
- Zero Suit Samus
- Wario
- Snake
- Ike
- Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle)
- Pokémon Trainer (Ivysaur)
- Pokémon Trainer (Charizard)
- Diddy Kong
- Lucas
- Sonic
- King Dedede
- Olimar
- Lucario
- R.O.B.
- Toon Link
- Wolf
- Villager
- Mega Man
- Wii Fit Trainer
- Rosalina & Luma
- Little Mac
- Greninja
- Mii Brawler
- Mii Swordfighter
- Mii Gunner
- Palutena
- Pac-Man
- Robin
- Shulk
- Bowser Jr.
- Duck Hunt
- Ryu
- Cloud
- Corrin
- Bayonetta
- Inkling
- Ridley
Fighter Changes
A lot of changes are coming to the fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and here's a run down of every change shown in the video at the top of this post:
- Mario
Cappy is now part of his outfit, and he can also wear his Wedding and Builder outfits.
- Link
Now wears his Champion's Tunic from Breath of the Wild. His bombs are remotely detonated, and his Final Smash unleashes Ancient Arrows. He can also wear Link's classic outfit too.
- Ike
Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn outfits are choices for Ike. Both versions have slightly different voices.
- Pikachu
You can now play as Female Pikachu.
- Fox
His design is now based on Star Fox Zero, and his Final Smash has received an overhaul to make it faster.
- Falco
His Final Smash is a wilder version of Fox's.
- Ryu
In one-on-one fights, Ryu will always face his opponents.
- Samus
Charge moves such as Samus' Charge Shot can now be powered up in mid-air, and can be cancelled with jump or dodge, but you'll be open to attack.
- Marth
Marth's Dancing Blade is faster now, and easier to unleash. This applies to Roy and Lucina too. Marth is also fully voiced in English now.
- King Dedede
His Final Smash is now a cage fight where he can unleash his missiles and a jet hammer.
- Pichu
Its electric shock will still damage itself.
- Zelda
Her appearance is based on A Link Between Worlds. Her Final Smash is a sealing move called Triforce of Wisdom.
- Sonic
His Final Smash is now even faster!
- Pac-Man
His Final Smash is also faster and loops around the stage.
- Pokemon Trainer
You are no longer penalised for sticking with a single Pokemon, so feel free to pick your main. You can also play as a female trainer for the first time.
- Captain Falcon
Some fighters such as Captain Falcon will trigger a dramatic slow motion effect on strong attacks in one-on-one fights.
- Cloud
Both of his outfits from the previous Smash games are available, and his Limit Gauge is now always displayed on screen.
- Robin
You can now see how much longer Robin can use Levin Sword and Tomes.
- Villager
You can now see what Villager has pocketed above his damage indicator. There are eight different Villagers.
- Bowser
Bowser's Final Smash, Giga Bowser, is now bigger and better. He's as big as Bowser from the Yoshi's Island game.
- Wolf
His design is based on Star Fox Zero, and each of his moves has received a significant upgrade.
- Kirby
He has the ability to copy every single fighter in the game, and a new object, the stone chest from Breath of the Wild, has been added to his Stone Ability.
- Shulk
Switching Monado Arts can be done with a button press and quick directional input to choose the Monado Art you need on the fly. Fiora is also part of his Final Smash.
- Ganondorf
He now has his appearance from Ocarina of Time, and he transforms into the Demon King Ganon for his Final Smash.
- Mii Fighter
Proportions have been altered slightly, and their move types have been enhanced. There are also 12 voice options available.
- Pit
He has a new Final Smash called The Lightning Chariot.
- Zero Suit Samus
She uses her Power Suit to fire a devastating laser from her gunship for her Final Smash.
- Olimar
When he gets damaged, you'll briefly see a crack in his helmet.
- Bayonetta
Her sound effects are different between costumes.
- Wario
His Final Smash, Wario-Man, no longer uses individual attacks to get the job done.
- Donkey Kong
His Final Smash is a flurry of rapid punches like Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
- Little Mac
His Final Smash is now a rush of blows from Giga Mac.
- Ness
His new Final Smash features Paula and Poo.
- Lucas
Likewise, Lucas' Final Smash features Kumatora and Boney.
- Wii Fit Trainer
Her face has been redesigned.
- Mega Man
His Final Smash now includes Proto Man and Bass.
- Palutena
Palutena's special attacks have been streamlined, and her down special is now a counter and a deflector.
- R.O.B.
He now has a fuel gauge on his chassis to show how much longer he can use his jetpack.
- Lucina, Dark Pit, and Daisy
These characters are now Echo Fighters, and share the same moves as Marth, Pit, and Peach respectively. However their characteristics are different.
- Inkling
Not changes due to being new, but inked opponents will take more damage. Inkling can also use different weapons as Smash Attacks or Special Attacks: Splatter Shot; Splat Bomb; Splat Roller; and the Final Smash, Killer Wail. You can run out of ink, so press B while shielding to refill it! There are eight different Inkling's all with their own outfit and ink colour.
Assist Trophies
K.O.ing an Assist Trophy will now give you a point, however not every one of them can be knocked out. Also, here is every confirmed Assist Trophy:
- Squid Sisters - During their concert, the camera will zoom in towards them, shrinking the play area to make knockouts easier.
- Jeff
- Knuckle Joe
- Metroid
- Lyn
- Waluigi
- Andross
- Nintendogs
- Riki
- Bomberman
- Starfy
- Burrowing Snagret
- Midna
- Sukapon
In total there will be more than 50 Assist Trophies in the final game.
Items
A few new items were shown, including Bewear, Solgaleo, Healing Field, Black Hole, Fake Smash Ball, and Launch Star. More new Pokemon and items have yet to be revealed.
Stages
Here is every stage confirmed for the game:
- Prism Tower
- Green Greens
- Spear Pillars
- Mario Galaxy
- Midgar
- Kongo Falls
- Lylat Cruise
- Princess Peach's Castle
- Spirit Train
- Frigate Orpheon
- Green Hill Zone
- New Pork City
- Wrecking Crew
- Tortimer Island
- Moray Towers (Splatoon)
- Great Plateau Tower (Breath of the Wild)
- Shadow Moses Island
- Wily Castle (has hazards from Wii U and 3DS versions)
All stages will have Battlefield and Omega versions. Their sizes and terrain are all the same, but their appearances and music will alter.
Gamecube Controllers
You can use a Gamecube controller to play the game!
amiibo
All Super Smash Bros. amiibo figures are compatible with the game, as well as amiibo of those characters from other series. FP data from previous titles can be transferred into the game.
Ridley and Daisy will be getting Smash amiibo.
Release Date
You can purchase Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on December 7th, 2018!