Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch) News Articles
Tuesday13th Apr 2021
News Nintendo Actually Responded To A Fan Request Asking For Rayman In Smash
Says it will send the suggestion to "other departments"
One of the most popular playable character requests for Super Smash Bros. over the years has been Ubisoft's Rayman. While he's already been added to Nintendo's all-star brawler as a spirit and trophy, the chances of him joining as a playable character seem far less likely - especially now that...
Wednesday7th Apr 2021
News Three Brand New Bowser's Fury Spirits Are Joining Smash Bros. Ultimate
Is this the crossover you've been waiting for?
Smash Bros. Ultimate might be getting on in age, but somehow it's still getting new content on a regular basis. Following on from three new Monster Hunter Rise spirits last week, we've now got some Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury spirits. From this Friday, there'll be three Bowser's Fury-themed...
Tuesday6th Apr 2021
Rumour Smash Ultimate Fans Think Fighters Pass Vol. 2 Might Get A Bonus Seventh Character
And here's the evidence...
Could we be getting a bonus fighter as one last surprise? It feels like it's actually been a good long while since we last sat down and mulled over a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate rumour – likely because the majority that find their way to the internet are completely bogus nonsense – but here's one that might just have...
Friday2nd Apr 2021
News Three Brand New Monster Hunter Rise Spirits Are Being Added To Smash Bros.
Join the hunt!
It's time for the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cross-promotion. This latest one adds Monster Hunter Rise spirits to the game. In total, there'll be three new spirits up for grabs - a Palamute, Palico and Magnamalo (they're also the amiibo). This event will take place over the next five days and starts now. Over on social media,...
Wednesday31st Mar 2021
News Rare Gives Us A Side-By-Side Comparison Of Banjo-Kazooie's amiibo And Totaku
Who wore it better?
Last week saw the arrival of three brand new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo. For many, the highlight of the lot was the release of Banjo-Kazooie - you know, the Microsoft-owned character. While we think the overall design of this particular amiibo is already fantastic, Banjo's creator, Rare, has now gone one step further,...
Wednesday24th Mar 2021
News Team Ninja Says It's "Waiting" For Ryu's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invite
Fresh Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection details also shared
We still have two fighters left to be revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's current DLC pass, and while there are plenty of popular options out there on the big old interwebs, Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa is right up there. You can see why – ninja characters are a pretty perfect fit for...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has now rolled out version 11.0.1 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This update is an incredibly minor one that fixes up a minor issue tied to Wii Fit Trainer. So unless you main her, you might not have even noticed! Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of the official support page. If we hear any other information about...
News Kirby Dream Land Tournament Taking Place In Smash Ultimate This Week
Starts this Friday
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating Masahiro Sakurai's pink puffball, Kirby. Starting this Friday, there'll be a Kirby Dream Land Tournament, featuring the stages and characters from this series. More wins will result in more spirits. To help promote the latest weekly event, the Smash Bros. account shared the...
Friday19th Mar 2021
News Sony And RTS Jointly Acquire Fighting Game Tournament EVO, Nintendo Responds
"We will continue to assess Evo"
Sony Interactive Entertainment, in partnership with the esports business RTS, has acquired the annual fighting game tournament Evo. Tournament co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon will remain "closely involved" in advisory roles. While this now effectively makes it a Sony PlayStation event, Evo's director of global...
Wednesday17th Mar 2021
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Purple Powered Spirit Board Event This Week
You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?
There's seemingly no stopping Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's weekly in-game events. This time around, it's another Spirit Event, and it's all about purple coloured spirits. You'll encounter characters like Camilla from the Fire Emblem series, Lubba from Super Mario Galaxy 2, Lunala from Pokémon Moon and...
Monday15th Mar 2021
News Pyra And Mythra Figures Shown In Sakurai's Smash Presentation Are Up For Pre-Order
Update: Annnnnd they're gone
Update: It appears that stock is now completely sold out across Good Smile's US and International online stores. You can find a list of stores that stock Good Smile products here if you wish to try your luck with a local dealer. Original Article: No doubt thanks to the characters' arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,...
Thursday11th Mar 2021
News Sakurai Explains Why Xenoblade's Rex Isn't A Smash Ultimate DLC Fighter
"it was impossible"
During last week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation, Sakurai explained how the team considered having Xenoblade Chronicles 2's protagonist Rex fight alongside Pyra and Mythra but it simply wasn't possible due to the limitations of the game. Sakurai has now elaborated on this in his latest Famitsu column, once again...
Wednesday10th Mar 2021
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Tournament Event Celebrates Fighters Who Transform
Starts later this week
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating the arrival of the new DLC fighter Pyra/Mythra with a special themed event focused on characters who can transform themselves. You'll only be able to use fighters that can change colours, become different characters or change the shape of what they are wearing. This...
News Smash Bros. Game Director Masahiro Sakurai Is Now Verified On Twitter
Take that parody accounts!
It might not seem like much to anyone who doesn't follow Masahiro Sakurai on social media, but the legendary Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director has finally been verified on Twitter with a blue badge. It's about time considering he's accumulated more than 700,000 followers and is arguably one of the most well-known people...
Friday5th Mar 2021
News This Is What Kirby's Pyra/Mythra Form Looks Like In Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fabulous, puffball
During the latest presentation for the new Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighters Pyra/Mythra, game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed what his creation Kirby looks like when he uses his copy ability on the two-in-one character. What he transforms into depends on which character is fighting at the time. His ability will also differ:...
News Unlock Some New Smash Bros. Spirits With Persona 5 Strikers And Ghosts 'n Goblins Save Data
Will be made available to all players at a later date
Nintendo has just rolled out Version 11.0.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Apart from the new DLC characters, fighter adjustments and fixes, it seems this update also includes some extra goodies for anyone who has save data for
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pyra and Mythra join the battle
Pyra and Mythra have officially joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster as DLC fighters and that means there's also a new game update now available to download. This latest patch bumps Ultimate up to 11.0.0. Apart from new fighters (including a new stage and 16 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 music tracks), there are now...
News You Can Now Play As Xenoblade's Pyra/Mythra In Smash Bros. Ultimate
The two-in-one DLC fighter has arrived
Following on from Masahiro Sakurai's showcase of the new DLC fighters Pyra and Mythra yesterday, these characters are now officially available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you've already purchased the second Fighters Pass, it's simply a matter of updating your copy of the game. Otherwise, you can purchase...
Thursday4th Mar 2021
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.0 Update Arrives Later Today
So remember to save those replays!
Update: Version 11.0.0 is now available. Get a rundown on the patch notes and fighter adjustments in our latest post. As is always the case as we gear up for a new character arrival, Nintendo has confirmed that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next update will arrive later today. The update coincides with the launch...
Random Sakurai Has Figures Of Upcoming Smash Fighters But Hides Them In A Drawer
No peeking!
Today's 'Mr. Sakurai Presents' video contained plenty of great news for fans of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – including the release date for newest fighter duo Pyra/Mythra, of course – but the series director also slipped in a quick anecdote about upcoming fighters. Towards the end of the video, Sakurai took a moment to show off a...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Monster Hunter And Ghosts 'N Goblins Mii Fighter Costumes
Launching today!
It's not just Pyra/Mythra who are being added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as it's been revealed that both Monster Hunter and Ghosts 'N Goblins will receive some very welcome representation in the form of new Mii Fighter costumes. Monster Hunter is actually being treated to three different costumes – Hunter Equipment...
News Xenoblade's Pyra/Mythra Will Be Available In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Later Today
Pyra blazes into battle
If you've been looking forward to playing as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's newest fighter, Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, you won't have long to wait: the pair arrive later today for those in North America, and tomorrow for players in Europe. The news was delivered by series director Masahiro Sakurai, who today...
Watch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Sakurai Presents Pyra/Mythra, Live!
Release date and moveset revealed
It's time to see Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra in action as Masahiro Sakurai hosts a brand new video for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In today's 35-minute presentation, the series director will offer "an in-depth look" at the new two-in-one fighter and reveal their release date. It all kicks off at 2pm...
PSA Switch Online Members Can Now Claim Some More Smash Bros. Ultimate Freebies
Get the edge in battle
Nintendo's Switch online service from time to time will offer a bunch of freebies for certain games. For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate it normally hands out a bunch of spirit board power-ups that can be used in the game's events. The latest offer for Switch Online subscribers (which is a bit different this time around) is Spirit...
"Like it or not, it’s not up to me"
Later today, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai will be showcasing the new DLC fighters. This time around, it's Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and they just so happen to be another set of sword users. In the lead-up to this broadcast, Sakurai appeared on the latest episode of...
Wednesday3rd Mar 2021
News Smash Bros. Celebrates Pokémon's 25th Anniversary With A Pocket Monster Brawl
The battle begins later this week
Last week, the Pokémon series turned 25 years old. To celebrate this, Nintendo's all-star fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a special Pokémon Brawl tournament. It starts later this week on 5th March and will run for a total of three days. As you might have already worked out, it's themed around...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.0 Is Arriving Soon
See Pyra and Mythra in action tomorrow
Nintendo has revealed via Twitter that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch will soon be updated to Version 11.0.0. This will likely time in with the release of the new DLC fighters Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The date of their arrival will be revealed during tomorrow's presentation...
Wednesday24th Feb 2021
News Sakurai To Host Pyra/Mythra Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Presentation Next Week
Release date will be revealed
Nintendo has announced that a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation will air early next month, focusing on the newly-announced fighter, Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra. As is usually the case, the presentation will be hosted by series director Masahiro Sakurai. It'll take place on 4th March (2pm GMT /...
News Bravely Default II Spirits Are Being Added To Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Get them while you can
There's a lot of stuff happening in the world Nintendo at the moment. Anniversaries, in particular, seem to be grabbing all the attention, but there are a few other things you should probably be on the lookout for. One game arriving later this week, for example, is the Nintendo Switch exclusive Bravely Default II. It's...
Tuesday23rd Feb 2021
Gallery Sakurai Shares Some New Screenshots Of The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighters
Arriving next month
To kick off last week's Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed Pyra and Mythra as the latest fighters for Smash Bros. Ultimate. If this first-look trailer wasn't already enough, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai has been uploading photos of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 duo, along with Rex. This includes a shot recreating a...
