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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct



The recent Nintendo Direct ended not too long ago, and we have learned a lot about the newest entry into the Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! We learned many things from new characters, stage development, UI changes and even customizable music choices. A list of changes are shown below for your benefit.

New Characters:

  • Simon Belmont (Castlevania)

  • Richter Belmont (Castlevania)

  • Chrom (Fire Emblem)

  • Dark Samus (Metroid)

  • King K. Rool (Donkey Kong)

Stage Selection:

  • Stages can morph into other stages during battle (stage morph option)

  • Over 100 stages in total (excluding DLC)

  • Classic N64 stages return

  • Melee stages enhanced

  • All stages can be transformed into battlefield or Omega forms (so over 300 stages!)

  • All stages can be used in 8 player battles

  • Can turn off stage hazards

  • Order of stages match to when they got introduced in the series

Music Selection:

  • Select music for each stage

  • Each stage has own set of tracks based on game the stage is based on

  • Over 800 music tracks (with other music there are over 900 music compositions, 28 hours!)

  • Create playlists

  • Can play music while screen is turned off in handheld mode

Battle Rules:

  • Stamina Battle

  • Stage selection is before character selection

  • Camera zooms in on Sudden Death

  • Chargeable final smashes are now an option

Extras:

  • Squad Strike (3v3 or 5v5)

  • Tournament Mode (32 max)

  • Smash Down mode

  • New training mode (meausre grid)

  • Rathalos is a boss and assist character (1st character in series to be both)

You can learn more about all these additions and enhancements in the Nintendo Direct in case you missed it. The Direct is down below! However, what we want to know is, WHERE IS WALUIGI NINTENDO!!?? But, let us know what you are most excited for in Smash Ultimate. Remember the game comes out December 7, 2018!


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