We've got a very exciting week coming up in the world of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. October 5th will see the reveal of the very final DLC fighter for the game - bringing an end to the long journey that originally began in December 2018.
Speculation has gone into overdrive in recent weeks, and while at this stage anything could be a hint, there are still some who don't necessarily approve of the internet's theories about who the final fighter might be.
While you would think Nintendo would be tired of the requests and predictions at this point, it seems the official Japanese Smash Bros. Twitter account is now actively encouraging fans to share their predictions - calling for them to let their imaginations "run wild" ahead of the final reveal. Here's the full translation, courtesy of @PushDustIn.
Notably, this latest message also mentions how the release date of the fighter will be announced during this 40-minute broadcast. While this isn't exactly surprising, it's reassuring to know we'll be finding out everything we need to know on the day.
So, one more time - who do you think the final fighter will be? Could it have anything to do with what Sakurai's been up to this weekend? Give us your wildest predictions in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Linda Lovelace.
Oh please, they already know it's Waluigi.
Phil Mitchell
You just know that the cinematic reveal will pull so many pranks before finally revealing the real character
Calling it now...its Sakurai himself.
What would be cool if it was master hand or crazy hand that would be a crazy dlc
I’ve already gotten my 90s dream of Banjo Kazooie so I’m already happy and love anything new! I truly have no clue who it could be! I feel like we’ve gotta go back in house with a full Nintendo character…
I feel like Geno would be fire (though I personally do not care for the puppet,) Waluigi would make sense and be simple enough… However, we REALLY could use a solid Zelda addition.
As we’re getting closer to Breath of the Wild 2, maybe a crazy FOUR character (down special) moment of the champions? I’d prefer Skull Kid but I’m just old lol.
SO EXCITED! I have a feeling the series will pivot intensely once Ultimate has settled. Stronger focus on costumes, less characters, etc etc. This id gonna be a huge moment.
@invictus4000 I’ll take it!!
Tetris, Its going to be Tetris no matter what!
Could be some character from BotW, based on that Wild comment.
I want Crono or Lucca. It's not gonna happen, but I want it.
People will use anything as a hint for the fighter.
If this were second to last reveal, I’d think it’d be the robot from Metroid Dread. But since it’s not, I really don’t know. I’m sour we don’t get a Paper Mario but … I’m so happy with what HAS been released/revealed. Can’t wait to see the final reveal! I don’t want it to end though!
Honestly, I’m just ready to see who it is and be done with it.
Reggie Fils-Aime. My body is ready.
The Knight or Hornet.
We need some Hollow Knight/ Silksong representation. The move set could be incredible.
Alternatively, I'd love to see Viewtiful Joe.
Master hand would certainly be a fitting way to end things though.
Oh no. Here comes the goku, Mr. Ed, waluigi and doomguy begging.
Please be a FE character for the lulz.
Ooh... let it be James Bond along with an announcement that Goldeneye is coming to NSO, with online multiplayer and 60fps.
I would lose my mind.
@Ryu_Niiyama I actually hope it'll be a fire emblem character again. I don't enjoy smash myself, so all I have to enjoy is the chaos that the fanbase devolves into when they don't get the pick they wanted.
If the leak/rumors are true it is going to be Sora.
Everyone knows that Sakurai is saving the best character for last which is no other than Chris Pratt.
First choice is Captain Toad.
Second choice is anyone other than Waluigi.
Shrek Confirmed.
Sol Badguy, Ragna The Bloodedge, Ky Kiske, Yūki Terumi, Potemkin, Hazama, Robo-Ky, Hikaru/MG Hikaru from CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-, That Man, Jill Valentine, Noel Vermillion, Amakusa Shirō Tokisada, Kyō Kusanagi, Antonov, Zangief, Mike Haggar...
I just hope its not first party,a Pokèmon,or another swordfighter.
Personally I want another western wacky character like Banjo.Crash Bandicoot or Rayman would be great.
Personally, I am tired of hearing that Sora from Kingdom Hearts being the final character. We were lucky to get Cloud and Sepherioph, I doubt we'll get another Square representative. There are three reasons why it won't happen, One: Nintendo has to get an agreement with Square. Two: Nintendo has to get an agreement from Disney, and Three: Even if the first two was approved by said companies, ultimately Sakurai has the final say as to which characters are to be in the game. It's why characters like Master Chief, Doom Guy, and Scorpion won't be in the game, he has to take into account that the character actually has to fit for the game mechanics and why they were not in the game earlier.
Magus from Chrono Trigger is my number one.
But more than anything I hope they go for something really out there, I'd hate to see it all end on some really obvious pick.
Genshin impact still not on switch but maybe the traveler
Karnov from Karnov. Yes, Karnov of Karnov’s Revenge. The same Karnov that appears in Bad Dudes’s 1st Stage. The same Karnov that cameos in many Data East games post 1987, & is owned by the former employees who later founded PAON, that later made DK Barrel Blast on Wii.
Karnov is for all intensive purposes; a deep cut pick. Which Smash needs more of.
I think there's no doubt left it'll be Papa Knoth from Outlast 2.
I have a feeling it will be Waluigi. That would be fine, but I'd love to see Rayman, Sora or Isaac from Golden Sun
Going in expecting another Pokemon. I should add I wouldn't be disappointed. I'm more than happy with the cast, so many characters I wanted in got in. At this stage I'm more hopeful for possible Ridley buffs in the update than the character themselves.
@Torakaka Trouble is, we have Ridley. That pretty clearly means that trying to come up with a list of rules for who can and cannot be in Smash is inherently an excercise in futility. Sakurai doesn't follow the rules that come out of his own mouth.
Now I'd personally love the Master Chief, but I've enjoyed this iteration of Smash so much I'm just gonna put my feet up, grab some popcorn and enjoy the end of this crazy ride 😎
Waluigi or Impa
Goomba 😂😂 i would laugh hard if that would happen.
@nessisonett Pat Phelan mii costume
It's the guys from Urban Champion.
I've got Joker and Banjo, so I'll be happy whatever, but one character people don't seem to consider much is an E.M.M.I from Metroid Dread. You could change its colour during a match and it would, for example, become faster, or more powerful, not to mention that the Smash presentation is 3 days before Dread releases!
I could never get in to smash. I just wasnt very good at it but im picking Cranky kong with his pogo stick 😂
Come on Nahobino!
it will be 007 to coincide with the new film. Then goldeneye 007 will be revealed for virtual console and limited edition physical release.
I want them to have a trailer that slowly built up hints it's waluigi and then it turns out its shadow or someone.
RE3s nemesis ofcourse!
Darkdeath Evilman. He demands to be honoured.
-An 8th gen Pokemon
-Crash Bandicoot
-Sora
I honestly don't care since Kazuya was my most wanted character and I got him.
Oh, and to everyone calling for Master Chef... who would that be? Gordon Ramsey? Personally, I would go for the Swedish Chef from the Muppets.
It's going to be an Inanimate carbon rod!!
Any Kunio/Double Dragon character - they’re long overdue!
I wouldn’t be mad though if it were DoomGuy or Crash Bandicoot though. Will be sorely disappointed if it’s another Nintendo IP.
It's me.
I'm joining Smash. Got my invitation in there mail yesterday.
My attacks are complaining about gacha games and fanboying about Yoshi. Also Yoshi is a hard counter against me but when teaming up with Yoshi, we get a boost in everything.
Got to be Banjo Kazooie
Sakurai himself obviously!
Though the more I'm thinking about, the more as this is the Ultimate Smash, they need to go ultimate for the last fighter.
I think this will be a smash version of Mr. Potato Head. If you prefer a Draw Your Own Fighter!
@Torakaka wrong. Sakurai himself said that Nintendo made the choice for the fighters even before he started working on the second DLC. It’s not Sakurai’s decision.
@Zacattack99 hahaha I need bald man Karnov. Great NES game!
I’m basically assuming it will be EMMI from Metroid Dread, which would be absolutely fine. But they’ll give it a sword and blue hair…
The last fighter will be Akuma, from Street Fighter.
Pierce Brosnan from Goldeneye!!!!! Or Doomguy:) or Jet Force Gemini!!!!! We need good Futuristic weapon Character! Also if not such iconic characters as the first two, Jet Force Gemini would give so many options since it’s the inspiration for Ratchet and Clank and it was N64 exclusive!
Oh, I'm not going to even try to guess. There are dozens of characters I would like to see in Smash (which makes this final presentation so sad) but since we had Banjo and Kazooie, Tekken, KoF and Dragon Quest, it could be anyone! So I'll just let myself be surprised. I will say I hope it's not a sword user (nothing against sword users btw.)
@Torakaka I think Sakurai once stated that the final decision is up to Nintendo not him. However I do agree that getting an agreement with Disney seems highly unlikely. As much as I would like to see him, I think the chances are pretty slim.
I think we will go out with a bang. In Smash 4, the last announced character was from the survey on who the community would like most in the game. And that turned out to be Bayonetta.
Now the scope has changed significantly in the last 5 years. Smash is bigger than ever with more third party representation than ever before. I think the last character will either be a highly requested one (Waluigi, Sora) or someone completely unexpected but still from a big company. I do not see this as a minor character from a minor series.
Personally, I would be ecstatic if it were Sora, even if he is extremely unlikely.
gonna be masterhand
Crash Bandicoot. Please and thankee.
I would expect the last character to be a first party one, but can't think of any that would be hugely impactful that is not already in the game, but maybe it doesn't need to be.
It could end up being some complete curveball, closing the curtains with something really iconic like Mickey Mouse or something.
Holding out for either Waluigi or Master Chief.
Let's see what happens.
If it's not Waluigi then I'm not interested.
Everybody knows it's gonna be Knack from Knack 2 babyyyy!!
If they couldn't get the rights to Knack, then my money's on Birdo. I don't know how they'll get Morgan Freeman to reprise his role after his last masterpiece performance. But this is Smash we're talkin' about!
Yessss Billy Hatcher lets go!
⚠️The LAST Fighter will OBVIOUSLY be one of the following:
🔸️B👱♂️ris Johnson or one of his powerful T🔵ries
🔸️Jeremy C👨🦳rbyn or one of his Labour⚘ M🔴mentum cronies
🔸️D🍊nald Trump
@Clammy I had to look up who Linda Lovelace was...
...And now, I can't stop looking.
Don't tell people to "run wild," because now predictions will flock over to Breath of the Wild characters.
Goodbye, SSBU. It was fun, but good things don't last.
poor sakurai
he's gonna have so many tweets at him now
I would like Neku in smash, but I highly doubt it's gonna be him.
Hasn't it already been leaked that it will be sora? Why let out imaginations run wild when they will reveal the most underwhelming character ever. Should've saved Steve for last
It'll be Waluigi, they've kept everyone in suspense on purpose. But I don't care who it is as long as I know the character and it's not some obscure character from a series I haven't played. They need to go real big for this final one, if it is indeed the final one.
One last push for Waru-Luigi. For the love of Time Bokan! 😄
Of course, we would need a Waru-peach later to complete the evil bungler trio…
I barely play Smash, really, but will tune in just for the spectacle!
Either way, if not Sir Wah, then I hope it’s not too controversial or commercial a pick.
I'm hoping Lara Croft, but I'm pretty sure it'll be Master Hand + Crazy Hand
Have they lost their minds?! Why would they give Twitter such ammunition?!
As long as its not Waluigi I'll be happy
@Joker1234
He's so cool!
It's 100% the kid from smash 64 who played with all the figurines. He finally reveals himself.
I really hope it's the botw champions. we need zelda reps who aren't link, and they have 999x the personality of impa. Be honest: who was more important to you in your first playthrough: the champions or impa?
Obviously the wild Crash Bandicoot
Tertris block!!
Ryu hayabusa seems dead at this point, but still hoping
If not him then Master Chief or Doomguy
I'd be fine with crash or waluigi
Sakurai would make me laugh if he added himself
Jonesy would make me become a twitter user
Master/Crazy hand would warrant a meh reaction
But I'm calling it now
It's either Master Chief or Urshifu
I'd be happy with either
@piecez Now you've gone and put an idea in my brain that can only lead to disappointment. So thanks for that.
Gokuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Captain Toad Treasures This Opportunity!
Loggo for Smash
Who/whatever it is, I predict that Nintendo would have made the choice with the mindset that it's a finale and should be big, or at least something worthy of Ultimate's final bow. To me that means it will be a choice honoring Nintendo's history, and not the broader video game history. That means it won't be Sora or Alan Wake.
They may finally give Waluigi his due after years of fans demanding him. They may get another third party character either with a history on the NES like Ryu Hayubusa/Billy Lee, or someone positioned as direct rival mascot character like Crash or Master Chief.
Or they could get really meta and/or out of left-field. That could be Sakurai himself, a Polygon fighter or 64 bit Mario from Smash 99', or even a deck of Hanafuda cards.
The only certainty is that a lot of people will be thrilled and a louder group of people will be outraged.
Well, if it's like that... Hebereke, O-Chan, Sukezaemon, Jennifer, Waluigi, Spongebob(?), The Powerpuff Girls. This could be way longer, but... you know.
Been terrible so far other than Banjo Kazooie. I can respect putting Minecraft characters but not excited by that. The rest are incredibly lame. I guess there are very few big name characters who weren’t already in it but I mean Terry? What a waste of a spot
King Hippo!
Or anyone else in punch out
Mas-ter-Chief! Mas-ter-Chief!
I'll never get the hype surrounding ssb or the dlc fighters
@Ooyah I'd probably check out the game if Gordon Ramsay was in it with his catchphrases ... It's f*****g raw 😂
As much as I would like to see someone like Rayman or Bonk, I think the last character should be a Nintendo character.
I think I would go with Paper Mario. I think he could have a fairly unique moveset.
At this point, just reveal who he is already and move on. I love Smash, but I'm ready for the next thing. One game being dragged on for years is not good for the industry.
@ValZ They can only be games characters. Meaning, characters that began their life in games, not animated shows.
I really hope that it will DOOM Slayer. We already have Joker and Bayonetta, I'm sure the Slayer has a good chance
OBVIOUSLY it's going to be earthworm Jim.
It was clearly always going to be Earthworm Jim.
@Chamver
I don't mind the continual add of new characters, but I hate the drag out.
Wish they would've told us up front which five characters would be in each dlc.
Tak, Ta-Tak, Ta-Tak
Tak and the Power of Juju!
They had to reveal Tak in Smash Bros on the same day that Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl comes out. It's the only thing that makes sense!
Or it could be Jill & Drill Dozer. That would be the absolute best newcomer possible.
Ryu Hyabusha
I keep coming back to first party and Mario related. Only because there are multiple stage slots still left to fill(I think 4) to make the stage selection screen look complete. If it was Waluigi or any other first party they could drop 4 stages with the character. Maybe they will just dump extra stages no matter who is announced. But it would make sense to have a theme of some sort.
@VoidofLight
Yeah i read also a comment that someone was speculating about the grey background on the charachter roster " what could it be"😂😂😂😂😂
@Phenzy
Yeah i hope its first party related. (Please no waluigi)
As long, they dont add any more, pokemon or fire emblem related, lol anything is fine.
I still hope they add the champions from Breath of the wild, because they make a return in the next part. At least if they keep the story from hyrule warriors latest edition. Lol.
They can easily put the characters into one slot as pokemon trainer.
But wont happen lol.
if disney let fortnite use marvel characters they can let nintendo use sora, idk why people think it would be hard
It has to be a BIG one. No way they would end on a subpar note. I’m wishing it to be Geno but who knows, I’ll be excited to see it
@LegacySmikey "truly fitting" having a dead guy be reanimated just to get pulverized while flailing around and making weird noises? What would his moveset be? I can't imagine a more awkward presentation. It would be more fitting to put in his favorite character or something.
Ok I think it might be Waluigi or Sora but my dream is for it to be James Bond or Sakurai
I’m guessing Goku based on absolutely nothing but my fantasy pick would be Bret “Hitman” Hart. I don’t even play smash though so wooooooo
It has to be Crash Bandicoot. It only makes sense, as he's just as popular as Sonic and Mario, and they're basically a trio. Also, we'll be able to play the console wars lol
I always wanted Rayman in smash. Maybe theres an Rayman 4 game in making and they will put him in smash or smth idk
I guess it could be Sora or Master Chief? This "let your imaginations run wild" makes me wonder if the announcement will be something that breaks the internet. I'm hoping for Goku. The fandom would never be the same after that xD
Buzz lightyear prolly
As silly as this sounds, it wouldn't be SSB Ultimate unless the father of it, Sakurai, was the final character as a fitting tribute-- Or he could be a Mii skin, and the final character would be Travis Touchdown lol
In other words, let your dreams run wild before they face execution lol
Probably wont be any of these but I'd love to see the protagonist from Astral Chain, Aloy from HZD or Jessie from Control. All characters that would make for some interesting fighting mechanics.
@VoidofLight Lmao I hope
The Bob Hoskins Mario. Calling it here, you all can thank me.
Nobody will be satisfied whoever the fighter may be. So my hype level for this is so low.
@Torakaka I don't see how Scorpion, Doom Guy or Master Chief can't be made to fit into the game's mechanics when we have Steve and Piranha Plant as proof that Sakurai can make just about anything work
@Madao I would love it if it were Mickey Mouse. It would be one of the most random and inspiring choices. Plus, I think they could do something really creative with his Final Smash
It’s gonna be Phoenix Wright. Just watch
Run wild? Ok. How about Laharl from Disgaea? That wild enough for ya?
REIMUUUU PLEASEEEE
@Ulysses He's already an Assist Trophy.
My guess is either Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Conker, or Cinderace.
@bluebolt777 BK barely released in the 90s
People here are talking about who the last character is going to be, but I’m more curious if Sakurai is going to add in one more mode, considering he said that home-run contest was “pretty much going to be the last new mode.”🤔
If it's gonna be a Fire Emblem character, it's one of two choices:
1) Princess Fjorm: she has gotten a lot of attention from IS with a skill remix, a cute recap video of her story in Heroes, a short music video, and is the main figure in the recent Tempest Trials events. Plus on not being a lord, and she fight using an ice lance.
2) Anna. Specifically, Commander Anna from Heroes. Not a lord, fights with an axe, and is the definitive mascot of Fire Emblem. Her Final Smash could be her calling her "sisters" with the help of the Summoner, to dish damage to everyone on the field.
Game has so many characters already, so couldn't care either way who it ends up being.
As crazy as it can be, I'd love to see something really unexpected like:
A Marvel character (i.e Wolverine)
Master Chief
Doom guy
Waluigi
Etc
Just hope that it's not someone with a sword again.
Pink Gold Peach
I want all this dlc talk to be over already
Some SMMs just like to watch the world burn.😎
Might as well post some of my predictions for tomorrow.
1. Shadow The Hedgehog
2. BOTW2 ad
3. Eirika/Ephraim swap combo
4. Kirby ad
5. Pikmin 4 ad
6. Bayonetta 3 ad
7. Pokemon Arceus ad
8. Spyro The Dragon
9. Sora
10. Toon Zelda
11. Crash Bandicoot
12. Waluigi
13. Mother 3 remake/release ad
One of these I swear has to hit.
There will be no final character.
It's going to be a copy of Super Smash Bros for n64. It shoots melee disks.
Death from Darksiders II
My money is on either MASTER CHIEF or RYU HYABUSA.
Not a fan of the game but since commenting is free I'd say a Mortal Kombat character. Scorpion may be! Imagine Link taking on Scorpion!
I don't really care for which they choose, but I would go for Skull Kid.
Asking us to let our imaginations "run wild"
My pick, it's Hulk Hogan
I'm just gonna say mickey mouse
Its Geno everyone knows
Sorry, Nintendo, I find it kinda difficult to "let my imagination run wild" considering Fighters Pass 1 ended with the most "comfort zone" kind of fighter.
Finally free from the hovering smash fan base and their incoherent ramblings. All the while being guaranteed internet salt by the bucket, definitely got my pop corn ready.
Please be Ryu Hayabusa.
Here are my predictions for this presentation:
Sakurai starts the presentation off by talking about how long it's been since the game initially came out, and thanks the players. He then kicks off the presentation by talking about the Mii Fighter costumes first. Dreams will be crushed, and we will get new music with at least one of the new costumes. He will then talk about the amiibo for all characters released thus far in Fighters Pass vol.2. Finally before revealing the last fighter, he will announce an update to the game that will add new interactions with Lady Palutena in the Palutena's Temple for all DLC fighters. Then the character will be revealed, and Sakurai will showcase their moveset, stage, and music, then play through their Classic Mode route. The Smash Bros. Ultimate banner will add its final fighter, and Sakurai will close the presentation by thanking everyone for enjoying the game.
A this point, I actually expect Geno.
After all, fan-favourites Ridley and King K Rool got in the game.
Fingers crossed for Parappa the Rapper
Master Chief with Halo: The Master Chief Collection available to download from the eShop directly after the presentation.
It's obviously a Dark Souls character incoming. Maybe Manus, who let his humanity run wild. Or Solaire, if they're really trying to make people happy.
Splatoon only has one fighter in Smash, and it is one of Nintendo's biggest franchises now. Octoling in Smash seems like it could happen^^
@Agent_5 DJ Octavian would be pretty awesome
Why does no one suggest one of the most awesome and iconic ninjas in videogame history: Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden?! He's a perfect fit, and would be my vote for sure.
Edit: Sorry @Starcakes, just saw you there. It looks like there are a few remaining faithful Ninja Gaiden fans after all.
Maybe Ai-Ai since banana mania just came out
I hope it is a good pick
He wants people to watch, even if they don't play Smash, so it's going to someone everyone knows, It's going to be Mickey Mouse.
Joanna Dark
Then a follow up announcement of Xbox/Switch games.
This Sora leak has got people thinking that it will be him, but what if Sora is just a Mii Fighter?
Now that's what I call a troll.
And the memes came in! lol
Realistically, we're probably looking at someone like Sora.
But if my imagination is running wild, Chrono, and you choose your double tech attack in the character select screen similar to how PT can choose their starter.
Obi-wan?
Commando Clone?
DARTH JAR JAR?
Like putting a cartridge on a balloon ,let it go, and watch it fly into the sky never to be seen again because... It's in the cloud!
Also beware of power lines.
@Torakaka Heh
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