New Super Smash Bros. is a videogame crossover fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, succeeding Super Smash bros .Ultimante. The game follows the series' traditional style of gameplay: controlling one of the various characters, players must use differing attacks to weaken their opponents and knock them out of an arena. It features a wide variety of game modes, including a campaign for single-player and multiplayer versus modes. Ultimate features 89 playable fighters, including all characters from previous Super Smash Bros. games alongside newcomers. The roster ranges from Videogames franchises.
Planning for the game had begun by December 2029, with full development starting after the completion of 3DS/Wii U's downloadable content (DLC). Series creator and director Masahiro Sakurai returned along with Bandai Namco Studios and Sora, the studios that developed Nintendo Switch, with the return of the studios speeding up the preparation process. Sakurai's goal with Ultimate was to include every character from previous games in the series despite the various development and licensing challenges this would present. Several well-known video game musicians contributed to the soundtrack, with Hideki Sakamoto writing the main theme "For ever".
Nintendo first teased Ultimate in a Nintendo Direct in March 2018 and fully revealed it at E3 2018 the following June. It later received two additional Directs before it was released on December 7, 2018. The game received universal acclaim, with some critics calling it the best of the series. They praised its amount of content and fine-tuning of existing Smash gameplay elements, although its online mode received criticism. Ultimate is the best-selling fighting game of all time, having nearly sold 25 million copies by June 2021, and is a popular competitive fighting game. The game was supported with downloadable content adding new fighters, stages, and other content from its release until October 2021.
Contents[]
- 1Gameplay
- 1.1Spirits
- 1.1.1World of Light
- 1.2Multiplayer
- 1.3Playable characters
- 1.1Spirits
- 2Development
- 2.1Music
- 2.2Downloadable content
- 3Release
- 4Reception
- 4.1Sales
- 4.2Awards
- 5Esports
- 6Notes
- 7References
- 8External links
Gameplay[]
Main article: Gameplay of Super Smash Bros. Pre-release screenshot of a four-player match on the Great Plateau stage (from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) between Ganondorf, Link, Mario and Mega Man
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fighting game for up to eight players in which characters from Nintendo games and other third-party franchises must try to knock each other out of an arena. Each player has a percentage meter, which raises when they take damage, making them easier to launch in the air and out of the arena. Standard battles use one of three victory conditions: Timed, where players aim to win the most points by defeating opponents within a time limit; Stock, where players have a set number of lives and must aim to be the last player standing; and Stamina, where players must simply reduce their opponent's health down to zero to defeat them. Players can adjust the rules to their liking and save them as presets for future matches.
Players can use various items to attack enemies or grant them power-ups, along with Poké Balls and Assist Trophies, which respectively summon Pokémon and other non-playable characters to assist them in battle. In Timed matches, certain Assist Trophies can be attacked and defeated to earn points. Each character also possesses a powerful Final Smash attack, which can be performed either by obtaining a Smash Ball or by filling up a special meter, both of which can be toggled on and off. The game features 104 different stages included in the base game, with additional ones coming packaged with DLC fighters. They can all be played in alternative Battlefield and Omega forms or can be toggled to remove stage hazards. A new feature called Stage Morph allows players to select two stages that the game alternates between at certain intervals during a match. Other tweaks include new icons and gauges for character-specific abilities, such as Cloud's Limit gauge.
In addition to returning modes such as Classic, Special Smash, and Home-Run Contest, new modes added to the game include Smashdown, where each character can only be played once; Squad Strike, where players battle in teams of multiple characters; and a tournament mode that allows up to 32 players to battle in playoff brackets.
Spirits[]
A typical spirit battle, here players must fight an Incineroar meant to represent Tom Nook from the Animal Crossing series
Another set of modes revolves around a new mechanic known as spirits, which replaces the collectible trophies from previous games. Each of these spirits, based on a crossover character, can be used to power up a fighter with unique abilities, which can be used to fight against human or computer opponents and earn new spirits. Players gain spirits through pre-made challenges known as "Spirit Battles" that capture the theme of the character depicted by the spirit, embodied by one or more of the game's fighters and other specific level effects; for example, the spirit battle of Rayquaza, a flying dragon Pokémon, requires players to defeat a large version of Ridley with added wind effects. A separate Spirit Board mode presents a rotating set of spirit battles for players to gain spirits from. Spirits have a growth and evolution system similar to Pokémon games, leveling the Spirits to gain more powerful effects or means of merging core abilities into a new Spirit. Nintendo offers limited-timed Spirit events in cross-promotion with other games and franchises, where a number of them are only available to collect during the event.
World of Light[]
The spirit mechanic is prominent in the game's single-player adventure mode, World of Light. The mode's narrative begins with an evil entity, Galeem, destroying the Smash Bros. world, vaporizing almost all of the fighter characters and placing them under his imprisonment; only Kirby, due to his Warp Star, evades this attack. Players must explore the ruined world to rescue captured fighters and spirits by completing marked challenges. Players can use regained allies and spirits to overcome certain challenges on the map and eventually defeat Galeem. However, after Galeem is defeated, a new enemy, Dharkon, takes over and, after being defeated, wages war against Galeem, and players must destroy both of them. If just Galeem is defeated, Dharkon will engulf the world in darkness, but if just Dharkon is defeated, then Galeem will cover the universe with light. However, there is a path that allows players to defeat both of them at once. When done so, the spirits are freed from the fallen deities' control and return to the real world.
Multiplayer[]
The game supports local multiplayer, local wireless with other systems, and online play via Wi-Fi or LAN connections. By defeating players online, players can earn tags which can be traded for in-game currency to buy new spirits, music, and Mii Fighter costumes. The game is compatible with Joy-Con controllers, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and GameCube controllers via the use of a USB adapter. Like in the previous entry, amiibo figurines can be used to create AI-controlled Figure Players that can be trained to become stronger. Sometime after the game's release, a service for the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app, known as "Smash World", was launched, which allows players to check their game statistics in addition to sharing images and videos captured from the game to social media. Ultimate features over 900 music tracks, which can be played through the Switch's handheld mode while in standby mode. Version 3.0 of the game, released in April 2019, adds a Stage Builder allowing players to create their own custom stages, and which they can share or download through the Switch Online service. The update also includes a replay editor that allow players to edit stored replays and share those with others or download to other devices. These will be also available within the Smash World app. An update in May 2019 provided limited support for the virtual reality VR Kit of Nintendo Labo, allowing a player to view computer-only matches in VR or playing in a 1-on-1 mode against the computer. An update in September 2019 added the Home-Run Contest mode from previous Smash games.
characters[]
Super Mario[]
- Mario
- Luigi
- Peach
- Daisy
- Rosalina
- Bowser
- Geno
- Bowser jr/Koopalings
- Wario
- Waluigi
- Yoshi
- Toad
Dokey Kong[]
- Donkey Kong
- Diddy Kong
- King k. Rool
Lengend of Zelda[]
- Link
- Zelda
- Ganondorf
- Impa
- Daruk
- Mipha
- Urbosa
Metroid[]
- Samus
- Zero suit Samus
- Dark Samus
- Ridley
Kirby[]
- Kirby
- Metal Knight
- King Dedede
- Bandana dee
Star fox[]
- Fox
- Falco
- Crystal
- Wolf
F-Zero[]
- Captain Falcon
Pokemon[]
- Pikachu
- Jigglypuff
- Lucario
- Mewtwo
- Incineroar
- Greninja
- Red
- Leaf
Pikmin[]
- Olimar
Mr Game &Watch[]
- Mr Game & Watch
EarthBound[]
- Ness
- Lucas
Fire emblem[]
- Marht
- Roy
- Lucina
- Ike
- Lyn
- byleth Male/female
- Eliwood
- Chrom
- Daraen
- Camilla
Rayman[]
- Rayman
Crash Bandicoot[]
- Crash
Minecraft[]
- Steve
- Alex
- Zombie
- Enderman
- Jessie
- Lucas
- Gabriel
Sonic The Hedgehog[]
- Sonic
- Tails
- Knuckles
- Amy Rose
- Silver
- Shadow
- Dr Eggman
- Blaze
- Rouge
- Bark the Polar Bear
- Bean he Dynamite
Street Fighter[]
- Ryu
- Ken
- Chun-Li
- M. Bison
- Zangief
- Akuma
Golden sun[]
- Issac
Kingdom Hearts[]
- Sora
- Kairi
- Xehanort
- Roxas
- Demyx
- Terra
Banjo-Kazooie[]
- Banjo-Kazoie
Halo[]
- Master Shief
Cave of Story[]
- Quote
- Ballos
Shovel Knight[]
- Shovel Khight
Final Fantasy[]
- Cloud
- Black Mage
- Sephiroth
- Tifa Lockhart
Xenoblade[]
- Shulk
- Rex
- Pyra
- Duban
- Fiora
- Myrtha
Arms[]
- Spring Man
- Min Min
- Ninjara
- Mechanic
- Twintelle
- Byte and Barq
Pac-man[]
- Pacman
Tenken[]
- Kazuya
Tales of Symphonia[]
- Lloyd
Mega man[]
- Mega man
- Protho man
- Bass
- Zero
Kid icarus[]
- Pit
- Palutena
- Dark Pit
Punch Out[]
- Litte Mac
Fatal Fury/ King of Fighters[]
- Terry
- Mai Shiranui
- Kyo Kusanagi
- Ryo Sakazaki
- Yuri Sakazaki
- Leona
Ristar[]
- Ristar
Ace attorney[]
- Phoenix Wright
Bomber man[]
- Bomber man
Contra[]
- Bill
- Lance
Castlevania[]
- Simon
- Righter
Shantae[]
- Shantae
Soul Calivur[]
- Dante
Jak & Dexter[]
- Jak
- Dexter
Splatoon[]
- Inkling girl
- Inking boy
- Octoling
Among us[]
- crewmate
- Impostor
Bayonetta[]
- Bayonetta
Persona 5[]
- Joker
Alex Kidd[]
- Alex
Fornite[]
- Agent Jones
- Brainiac.
- Cuddle Team Leader.
- Galactico.
- Jonesy The First.
- Lt. John Llama.
- Shanta.
- The Visitor.
Brawlhalla[]
- Barraza
- Bodvar
- Caspio
- Cassidy
- Diana
Crystal crisis[]
- Ninja
- Hunter
- Red Crystal Monster
Blade Stranges[]
- Helen
- Lina
100 spikes[]
- Aban
- Tina
Akuji demon[]
- Akuji
Roblox[]
- Billy
- Emma
- Liam
God of war[]
- Kratos
Ratchet & Clank[]
- Ratchet
- Clank
Uncharted[]
- Nathan Drake
- Elena Fisher
PaRappa the Rapper[]
- PaRappa the Rapper Dog
Tomb Raider[]
- Lara Croft
Overwatch[]
- Tracer
Dead or Alive[]
- Ryu Hayabusa
- Hayate
- Bass Armstrong
- Momiji
- Kasumi
Metal Gear[]
- Snake
- Raiden
Animal crossing[]
- Villager
- Isabelle
Dragon quest[]
- Luminary/Eleven
- Arusu/Erdrick
- Solo
- Eight
Cuphead[]
- Cuphead
Undertale[]
- Sans
Mortal Kombat[]
- Raiden
- Jax Briggs
- Scorpion
- Sonya Blade
- Sub-Zero
- Johnny Cage
- Kano
- Kung Lao
- Fujin
- Sindel
DLC[]
Klonoha[]
- Klonoha
Happy Wars[]
- WhitePriest
- White King
- Black king
- BlackMage(Happy Wars)
Hitman[]
- Hitman
Metal Slug[]
- Marco Rossi
- Eri Kasamoto
- Tarma Roving
- Fio Germi
- Mars People
Double Dragon[]
- Billy Lee
- Jimmy Lee
- Abobo
- Burnov
Q bert[]
- Q bert
Project X Zone[]
- Kogoro Tenzai
- Mii Kouryuuji
Resident Evil[]
- Chris Redfield
- Jill Valentine
- Wesker
- Leon Scott Kennedy
Virtua Fighter[]
- Akira Yuki
- Pai Chan
Namco X Capcom[]
- Reiji Arisu
- Xiaomu
Freedom planet[]
- Lilac
Streets of Rage[]
- Axel Stone
Bionic Commando[]
- Ladd Spencer
Rabbids[]
- Rabbids
Call of Duty[]
- Captain John Prince
Just Dance[]
- Just Dance Dancer
Super Monkey ball[]
- AiAi
Crazi Taxi[]
- B.D Joe
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg[]
- Billy Hatcher
ChuChu Rocket![]
- ChuChus
- Chuih
Fantasy Zone[]
- Opa-Opa
Bonanza Bros.[]
- Robo y Mobo
Shenmue[]
- Ryo Hazuki
Space Channel 5[]
- Ulala
The House of the Dead[]
- Zobio y Zobiko
Samba de Amigo[]
- Amigo
Golden Axe[]
- Gilius Thunderhead
Daytona USA[]
- AGES/Hornet
Company of Heroes 2[]
- General Winter
Team Fortress 2[]
- Heavy
Total War[]
- Willemus
Uncharted[]
- Nathan Drake
Ratchet and Clank[]
- Ratchet
- Clank
Medievil[]
- Sir Daniel
LittleBIGPlanet[]
- Sackboy
Legend of Dragoon[]
- Dart
Killzone[]
- Tomas Sevchenko
Bioshock[]
- Big Daddy
Bloodborne[]
- Hunter
Gravity Rush[]
- Kat
- Raven
The Last of Us[]
- Joel
Patapon[]
- Uberhero
Blinx[]
- Blinx
Dig Dug[]
- Dig Dug
Samurai Shodown[]
- Haohmaru
- Nakoruru
- ukyo tachibana
- kazuki kazama
- Shiki
Conker's Bad Fur Day[]
- Conker
Freedom Planet[]
- Lilac
Spyro the Dragon[]
- Spyro
Puyo Puyo[]
- Arle Nadja
Devil May Cry franchise[]
- Dante
Moster Hunter[]
- Monster Hunter Guy
Dark Souls[]
- Solaire
Soul Calibur[]
- Nightmare
BlazBlue[]
- Ragna
Granblue Fantasy[]
- Narmaya
Overwatch[]
- Tracer
Doom Slayer[]
- Doom Guy
The Ninja Gaiden[]
- Ryu Hayabusa
Atelier Ryza[]
- Ryza
GTA[]
- Carl Jhonson
Swordsman/ Adventurer whose legacy[]
- Adol
Azure Striker Gunvolt[]
- Gunvolt
Ninja Gaiden[]
- Ryu Hayabusa
Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic[]
- Imajin
Frogger[]
- Frogger
Mischief Makers[]
- Marina
Mysterious Murasame Castle[]
- Takamaru
Ganbare Goemon[]
- Goemon
Wonderful 101[]
- Wonder Red
Overwatch[]
- Tracer
Fighting Vipers[]
- Grace
- Bahn
- Raxel
- Tokio
- Sanman
Virtua Cop 2[]
- Janet
Fighters Megamix[]
- Deku
- Palm
Trophies[]
- Hammer Bro (Super Mario Bros.)
- Lakitu (Super Mario Bros.)
- Midna (The Legend of Zelda)
- Tingle (The Legend of Zelda)
- Prince Fluff (Kirby)
- Waddle Doo (Kirby)
- Metroid (Metroid)
- Dark Samus (Metroid)
- Krystal (Star Fox)
- Andross (Star Fox)
- Samurai Goroh (F-Zero)
- Phosphora (Kid Icarus)
- Ashley (Warioware)
- Kat and Ana (Warioware)
- Bald Bull (Punch-Out!!)
- Wonder-Blue (Wonderful 101)
- Jeff (Earthbound)
- Mr. Resetti (Animal Crossing)
- Starfy (The Legendary Starfy)
- Dr. Wright (SimCity)
- Dr. Kawashima (Brain Age)
- Riki (Xenosaga)
- Jill (Drill Dozer)
- Grey Fox (Metal Gear)
- Elec Man (Mega Man)
- Harpy (God of War)
- Medusa (God of War)
- Talon (Twisted Metal)
- Zoran Lezarevic (Uncharted)
- Joe Chin (Parappa the Rapper)
- Heavy Commando (Killzone)
- Robot Bunny (LittleBIGPlanet)
- Meanie (LittleBIGPlanet)
- Lucy Kuo (InFAMOUS)
- Fetch (InFAMOUS: Second Son)
- Penelope (Sly Cooper)
- Guru (Sly Cooper)
- Talwyn (Ratchet and Clank)
- Zoni (Ratchet and Clank)
- Ram Head (Jak and Daxter)
- Robbit (Jumping Flash!)
- Bloater (The Last of Us)
- Bull (Puppeteer)
- Shana (Legend of Dragon)
- Dark Sorcerer (Dark Sorcerer)
- Mahopon (Patapon)
- Ciokina (Patapon)
- Elizabeth (Bioshock: Infinite)
- The Slug (Dead Space)
- Goomba (Super Mario Bros)
- Piranha plant (Super Mario Bros)
Stages[]
- Final Destination (Super Smash Bros/PlayStation All-Stars)
- Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Bros/LittleBIGPlanet)
- Skyloft (The Legend of Zelda/God of War)
- Green Greens (Kirby/Jak and Daxter)
- Pokémon Stadium (Pokémon/InFAMOUS/Ape Escape/God of War/Twisted Metal/Ratchet and Clank)
- Brinstar (Metroid/Starhawk)
- Lylat Cruise (Star Fox/Sly Cooper)
- Port Town Aero Dive (F-Zero/Gran Turismo)
- Onett (Earthbound/Gravity Rush)
- Yoshi's Island (Yoshi/Bioshock)
- Jungle Hijinx (Donkey Kong/Ape Escape)
- Diamond City (Warioware/Twisted Metal)
- Castle Siege (Fire Emblem/Killzone)
- Flat Zone (Game and Watch/Parappa the Rapper)
- Mario Bros. (Mario Bros/LocoRoco)
- Reset Bomb Forest (Kid Icarus/War of the Monsters)
- Boxing Ring (Punch-Out!!/ModNation Racers)
- CENTINALS Base (Wonderful 101/Resistance)
- Guar Planes (Xenosaga/Knack)
- Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog/Uncharted)
- Shadow Moses Island (Metal Gear)
- Wily Castle (Mega Man/Dead Space)
- Distant Planet (Pikmin/The Last of Us)
- Smashville (Animal Crossing/Journey)
- Wuhu Island (Wii series/Puppeteer)
- Pac-Maze (Pac-Man/Unfinished Swan)
- Big Brain Academy (Big Brain Academy/Buzz!)
- Hades (God of War/The Legend of Zelda)
- Black Rock Stadium (Twisted Metal/Donkey Kong Country)
- Modesto Heights (WipEout/Kirby)
- Dojo (Parappa the Rapper/Game and Watch)
- Invasion (Killzone/F-Zero)
- Stowaways (Uncharted/Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Paris (Sly Cooper/Star Fox)
- Alden's Tower (InFAMOUS/Pokémon)
- Divine Tree (Legend of Dragoon/Xenosaga)
- Fearless (Heavenly Sword/Kid Icarus)
- Metropolis (Ratchet and Clank/Custom Robo)
- Sandover Village (Jak and Daxter/Magical Starsign)
- Graveyard (Medievil/Fire Emblem)
- Dreamscape (LittleBIGPlanet/Super Mario Bros.)
- San Francisco (Resistance/Streetpass Quest)
- Time Station (Ape Escape/Donkey Kong/Super Mario Bros./Pokemon/The Legend of Zelda/Metroid/Kirby)
- Outlands (Starhawk/Metroid)
- The Ruins (Gravity Rush/Earthbound)
- Columbia (Bioshock Infinite/Yoshi)
- Shadow Moses Island (again)
- USG Ishimura (Dead Space/Mega Man)
- Lincoln (The Last of Us/Pikmin)
- London (The Order: 1886/Advance Wars)
- Castle Grizzlestein (Puppeteer/Wii series)
- Shibuya Suburbs (Tokyo Jungle/Devil World
- Franzea (LocoRoco/Wonderful 101)
- Echodrome (Echodrome/Clu Clu Land)}
- Mushroom Kingdom
- The Courtyard
- Kongo Jungle
- Palace Gates
- Hyrule Castle
- Warrior's Shrine
- Planet Zebes
- The Pit
- Yoshi's Island
- The Throne Room
- Dreamland
- Goro's Lair
- Corneria
- The Dead Pool
- Saffron City
- Kombat Tomb
- Mute City
- The Wasteland
- Onnet City
- The Tower
- Luigi's Mansion
- Living Forest
- Pokemon Stadium
- The PortalFlat Zone
- The Subway
- Gang Plank Galleon
- The Streets
- Dr. Wily's Castle
- The Bank
- Pac-Land
- The Rooftop
- Shadow Moses Island
- The Balcony
- Peach's Castle
- The Bridge
- Mushroom Kingdom Underground
- Soul Chamber
- Bowser's Castle
- Shao Kahn's Arena
- Neo Geo Land (DLC)
- Arkham Asylum (DLC)
- Los Angeles 2029 (DLC)
- Green Hill Zone (DLC)
- Suzaku Castle (DLC)
- Metropolis (DLC)
- Gotham City (DLC)
- Themyscira (DLC)
- Khandaq (DLC)
- Oa (DLC)
- Flash Museum (DLC)
- Lexcorp (DLC)
- Apokolips (DLC)
- Camp Crystal Lake (DLC)
- Mt. Olympus (DLC)