Summary
Super Smash Bros. Ultimateis a defining title of the Nintendo Switch. The platform fighter sported the largest roster in the series, with nearly ninety playable characters to choose from. With so much content, it’s almost hard to imagine where the series could go from here. However, a potential sequel toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecould find its edge with a few choice additions to the roster.
With theNintendo Switch 2 seemingly on the way, a newSmash Bros.game may come sometime after.Smash Bros. Ultimatemarketed itself on the simple slogan: “Everyone is Here”. Every character who had made an appearance in the series' history returned forUltimate, which leaves a lot of room to look forward to what new characters may make it into a sequel.
Smash Bros. Ultimate Sequel Newcomer Wish List
The complex issues of licensing and limited developer time make it unlikely that aSmash Ultimatesequel will see every character return once again. Compared to previousSmashgames,Ultimateadded relatively few new characters at launch, though this was mostly remedied through the game’s ongoing DLC.
With the precedent thatSmash Ultimateset, its sequel will be working in a pretty interesting state regarding new fighters. In fact, the inclusion of new characters may be more important than ever. Though the game’s roster may or may not end up smaller than its predecessor, there are a few characters that could really shine in aSuperSmash Bros. Ultimatesequel.
Smash Bros. Ultimate Sequel Can Add Nintendo Mainstays
Golden Sunmay not receive a lot of love when it comes to new games, but aSmashcrossover is the perfect place to heal that wound. Isaac is the main protagonist of theclassic RPG seriesGolden Sun, and he certainly has a strong case for inclusion inSmash. First and foremost, his use of magic and summoning would ensure that his moveset is wholly unique from other sword-fighting characters. Finally, he is already an Assist Trophy, so upgrading him to a playable fighter is bound to create some buzz.
If there’s one Nintendo series that needs a shakeup in representation, it’sZelda. Currently, the onlyZeldacharacters featured inSmash Bros.are three Links, Ganondorf, Zelda, and Zelda’s alter ego Sheik. One problem with including newZeldacharacters is the small number of recurring characters within theZeldaseries itself. Impa sidesteps this problem completely, as one of the few characters to find her way into multiple eras. Furthermore, she could bring a unique fighting style thanks to herdesign fromHyrule Warriors.
Pokemonhas one of the largest number of characters in the series, but this doesn’t bar it from receiving new fighters. In fact,Smash Bros.has yet to feature a fully evolved Grass Type Starter.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Meowscaradais the perfect Pokemon to remedy this, brimming with more than enough personality to feel at home in theSmash Bros.series.
Smash Bros. Ultimate Sequel Crossover Characters
Smash Bros. Ultimate, despite the titanic size of its roster, had a surprisingly small number of Capcom representatives. Among the many possibilities, featuringDante from theDevil May Cryseriesis definitely the most exciting option for aSmash Bros.sequel. Dante wields a vast arsenal at his fingertips, and his status as the protagonist of a character action game means he’s bound to have a fluid fighting style.
Sonicis another series that could expand its representation, thanks to the titular hedgehog being all by himself. There are plenty of viable options, but Shadow the Hedgehog is certainly the most deserving. It already came as a surprise that he was relegated to being an Assist Trophy yet again despiteSmash Bros. Ultimateintroducing the concept of Echo Fighters. Sonic provides a strong base for Shadow to build on, and the latter has plenty of unique qualities to build out his own identity.
Smash Bros. Ultimatemade huge leaps for indie representation, and a sequel could take this one step further. Though characters like Cuphead and Sans later received Mii Costumes,Shovel Knight was inSmash Bros. Ultimatefrom the get-go. Though plenty of other Assist Trophies could receive an upgrade, Shovel Knight would undoubtedly be the most exciting for what it means for indie games. Although it’s a long shot, it wouldn’t be Shovel Knight’s first appearance in a platform fighter, so there’s plenty of precedent for a moveset.
The next game in theSuper Smash Bros.series could take any number of directions regarding its roster of characters. However, a healthy mix of first and third party characters is bound to introduce new and unique designs to the series. Prioritizing such characters would be a nice direction for the series to take afterUltimate’s gargantuan roster.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Gaming icons clash in the ultimate brawl you can play anytime, anywhere! Smash rivals off the stage as new characters Simon Belmont and King K. Rool join Inkling, Ridley, and every fighter in Super Smash Bros. history. Enjoy enhanced speed and combat at new stages based on the Castlevania series, Super Mario Odyssey, and more!Having trouble choosing a stage? Then select the Stage Morph option to transform one stage into another while battling—a series first! Plus, new echo fighters Dark Samus, Richter Belmont, and Chrom join the battle. Whether you play locally or online, savor the faster combat, new attacks, and new defensive options, like a perfect shield. Jam out to 900 different music compositions and go 1-on-1 with a friend, hold a 4-player free-for-all, kick it up to 8-player battles and more!
