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'''''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''''' is a crossover Nintendo fighting game released on {{#dateformat:2018-12-07}} internationally, directed by Masahiro Sakurai. It is the fifth installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, or sixth if both the Wii U and 3DS versions are counted separately.
{{Translation|'''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'''|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu Supesharu|Great Fray Smash Brothers Special}} is a crossover Nintendo fighting game released on {{#dateformat:2018-12-07}} internationally and directed by Masahiro Sakurai. It is the fifth installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series (sixth if both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 are counted separately).


==ARMS-related content==
==ARMS-related content==
Several characters and elements from ARMS make cameos in-game with different roles as well as a future playable character on the horizon.
Several characters and elements from ARMS make cameos in-game with different roles as well as a future playable character on the horizon.


*[[Spring Man]] appears as a computer-controlled helper known as an [[smashwiki:Assist Trophy|Assist Trophy]]. He punches fighters using [[Toaster]]s.
*[[Spring Man]] appears as a computer-controlled helper known as an [[smashwiki:Assist Trophy|Assist Trophy]]. He punches fighters using [[Toaster]]s and uses [[Rush]] after hitting an opponent.
*[[smashwiki:Mii_Fighter_(SSBU)|Mii Fighters]] can wear an outfit based on Spring Man and [[Ribbon Girl]], complete with their signature [[Toaster]] and [[Sparky]] gloves.
*[[smashwiki:Mii_Fighter_(SSBU)|Mii Fighters]] can wear an outfit based on Spring Man and [[Ribbon Girl]], complete with their signature [[Toaster]] and [[Sparky]] gloves.
*[[Spring Man]] [[Ribbon Girl]], [[Ninjara]], [[Min Min]], and [[Twintelle]] appear as some of many collectable, stat-boosting [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|Spirits]].
*[[Spring Man]] [[Ribbon Girl]], [[Ninjara]], [[Min Min]], and [[Twintelle]] appear as some of many collectable, stat-boosting [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|Spirits]].
*An unknown ARMS fighter will join as a sixth fighter in Fighter's Pass Vol. 2 in June 2020. Like other Challenger Packs, this will include the aforementioned ARMS fighter, a stage, music, & spirits.
*An unknown ARMS fighter will join as a playable character as the sixth Challenger Pack in Fighter's Pass Vol. 2, scheduled for release in June 2020. Like other Challenger Packs, this will include the fighter, a stage, music, & spirits.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRf4zyEvG4</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
    
    
* Each of the Spirit battles or Spirit summons are allusions to the characters,music or the game in general
* Each of the Spirit battles are references to characters and elements in ARMS:
:*Spring Man's Spirit battle has a Mii Brawler wearing a costume based on him and the stage is set in the Boxing Ring stage, possibly as reference to Spring Stadium. The attacks are enhanced on his limbs. The song "Title Theme- Wii Sports Club" sounds similar to several music pieces from ARMS.
:*Spring Man's Spirit battle has a Mii Brawler wearing a costume based on him in the Boxing Ring stage, possibly as reference to [[Spring Stadium]]. The song that plays during the fight, "Title Theme - Wii Sports Club", which may be a reference to both the musical similarities to ARMS' soundtrack as well as Wii Sports Club featuring Boxing as one of several game modes.  
:*Ribbon Girl's spirit can be summoned with Chuchu (from Kirby Dream Land 3) and the Elite Beat Divas (from Elite Beat Agents). The former wears a hair ribbon similar to Ribbon Girl and the latter are dancers.
:*Min Min's Spirit is represented by Corrin. She often uses Dragon Fang Shot, an attack that involves turning her arm into a dragon much like Min Min's default ARMS, [[Dragon]]. The stage is set in New Pork City, which may be because it resembles a China-themed setting. The music that plays is Dragon Driftway from Mario Kart 8, a game that was also produced by [[Kosuke Yabuki]].
:*Ninjara's spirit can be summoned with the Shinbou's (from StreetPass Mii Plaza) core and Shadow Man's (From Mega Man 3) core. Both of those spirits are ninjas like Ninjara
:*Twintelle's Spirit is represented by Bayonetta, who tends to use Smash attacks. Both Bayonetta and Twintelle are known to use their hair in battle and can both slow down attacks. Bayonetta also starts the fight with a Drill which bares resemblance to Twintelle's default ARMS, the [[Parasol]]. The stage is set in New Donk City Hall, which bears resemblance to [[Cinema Deux]].
:*Min Min's Spirit is represented by female Corrin in orange color. She'll often uses Dragon Fang shoot, an attack that involves turning her arm into a dragon like Min Min. The stage is set in New Pork City, since there is some sort of Chinese building in the background given that Min Min is from a China-themed setting. The music that plays is Dragon Driftway from Mario Kart 8 (A game that was also produced by [[Kosuke Yabuki]])
:*Twintelle's Spirit is represented by Bayonetta, who prefers Smash attacks. Both Bayonetta and Twintelle are known to use their hair in battle and can both slow down attacks. Bayonetta also uses a Drill which bares resemblance to Twintelle's ARMS,The [[Parasol]]. The Stage is set in New Donk City Hall, in which bares resemblance to [[Cinema Deux]].


* The Director of the game, Masahiro Sakurai, stated that he considered having an ARMS representation by character in the base game, but the roster was finished before ARMS was announced and he began working on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after finishing Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U's DLC
* In an interview with Nintendo Dream, series director Masahiro Sakurai confirms that because the base roster was completed prior to the announcement of ARMS in January 2017, a playable fighter from ARMS wasn't able to make it into the base roster of ''Ultimate''.<ref>https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/01/21/decidueye-almost-chosen-for-smash-in-an-interview//</ref> However, the addition of an unknown ARMS fighter to the game's roster was revealed as the first character in the second Fighter's Pass on March 26th, 2020.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[ARMS (game)|''ARMS'']]


==References==
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros.]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros.]]
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Revision as of 02:06, 28 March 2020

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Icon-Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.jpg
BoxNA Super Smash Bros Ultimate.png
North American box art.
Developer(s) Bandai Namco

Sora Ltd.

Publisher(s) Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date

Flag of USA.png 2018-12-07
Flag of Japan.png 2018-12-07
Flag of Europe.png 2018-12-07
Flag of Korea.png 2018-12-07

Genre Fighting, Party
Rating(s)

ESRB Everyone 10+.png Everyone 10+
PEGI Twelve years and up.png Twelve years and up
CERO All ages.png All ages
ACB Parental guidance.png Parental guidance

Media Cartridge
Digital download
Download size Unknown

Template:Translation is a crossover Nintendo fighting game released on 2018-12-07 internationally and directed by Masahiro Sakurai. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash Bros. series (sixth if both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. 4 are counted separately).

ARMS-related content

Several characters and elements from ARMS make cameos in-game with different roles as well as a future playable character on the horizon.

  • Spring Man appears as a computer-controlled helper known as an Assist Trophy. He punches fighters using Toasters and uses Rush after hitting an opponent.
  • Mii Fighters can wear an outfit based on Spring Man and Ribbon Girl, complete with their signature Toaster and Sparky gloves.
  • Spring Man Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Min Min, and Twintelle appear as some of many collectable, stat-boosting Spirits.
  • An unknown ARMS fighter will join as a playable character as the sixth Challenger Pack in Fighter's Pass Vol. 2, scheduled for release in June 2020. Like other Challenger Packs, this will include the fighter, a stage, music, & spirits.[1]

Gallery

Trivia

  • Each of the Spirit battles are references to characters and elements in ARMS:
  • Spring Man's Spirit battle has a Mii Brawler wearing a costume based on him in the Boxing Ring stage, possibly as reference to Spring Stadium. The song that plays during the fight, "Title Theme - Wii Sports Club", which may be a reference to both the musical similarities to ARMS' soundtrack as well as Wii Sports Club featuring Boxing as one of several game modes.
  • Min Min's Spirit is represented by Corrin. She often uses Dragon Fang Shot, an attack that involves turning her arm into a dragon much like Min Min's default ARMS, Dragon. The stage is set in New Pork City, which may be because it resembles a China-themed setting. The music that plays is Dragon Driftway from Mario Kart 8, a game that was also produced by Kosuke Yabuki.
  • Twintelle's Spirit is represented by Bayonetta, who tends to use Smash attacks. Both Bayonetta and Twintelle are known to use their hair in battle and can both slow down attacks. Bayonetta also starts the fight with a Drill which bares resemblance to Twintelle's default ARMS, the Parasol. The stage is set in New Donk City Hall, which bears resemblance to Cinema Deux.
  • In an interview with Nintendo Dream, series director Masahiro Sakurai confirms that because the base roster was completed prior to the announcement of ARMS in January 2017, a playable fighter from ARMS wasn't able to make it into the base roster of Ultimate.[2] However, the addition of an unknown ARMS fighter to the game's roster was revealed as the first character in the second Fighter's Pass on March 26th, 2020.

See also

References