Official DLC Speculation Discussion Volume II

[GilTheGreat19]

These are clearly all anniversaries of something important for whatever franchise the last character is from.

2132, 2129, 2119, 2063, and 2007

2132 - 150 = 1982

2129 - 125 = 2004

2119 - 100 = 2019

2063 - 50 = 2013

2007 - 10 = 1997

games that came out in 1997
games that came out in 2004
games that came out in 2013
games that came out in 2019

Few notable games:
1997: Fallout, Original GTA, Doom 64, Goldeneye 007, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos ( ), and Gran Turismo
2004: GTA San Andreas, Half-Life 2, WoW, Halo 2, Doom 3, Far Cry 1,
2013: GTA V, Last of Us Part I, Tomb Raider (Modern), Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dota 2, and Assassin's Creed IV
2019: RE2 Remake, Control, Luigi's Mansion 3, Untitled Goose Game (), and DmC 5

Seeing quite a bit of GTA and Doom 0_0

 

[chocolatejr9]

games that came out in 1997
games that came out in 2004
games that came out in 2013
games that came out in 2019

Few notable games:
1997: Fallout, Original GTA, Doom 64, Goldeneye 007, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos ( ), and Gran Turismo
2004: GTA San Andreas, Half-Life 2, WoW, Halo 2, Doom 3, Far Cry 1,
2013: GTA V, Last of Us Part I, Tomb Raider (Modern), Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dota 2, and Assassin's Creed IV
2019: RE2 Remake, Control, Luigi's Mansion 3, Untitled Goose Game (), and DmC 5

Seeing quite a bit of GTA and Doom 0_0

This is a Croc discussion now.

Apparently, he's owned by the guy who originally made the games? After Argonaut went under...

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

These are clearly all anniversaries of something important for whatever franchise the last character is from.

2132, 2129, 2119, 2063, and 2007

2132 - 150 = 1982

2129 - 125 = 2004

2119 - 100 = 2019

2063 - 50 = 2013

2007 - 10 = 1997

That is stretching harder than Min Min.

 

[GilTheGreat19]

The only 1982 character that stuck out to me personally is Q*bert. lmao

 

[SneakyLink]

games that came out in 1997
games that came out in 2004
games that came out in 2013
games that came out in 2019

Few notable games:
1997: Fallout, Original GTA, Doom 64, Goldeneye 007, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos ( ), and Gran Turismo
2004: GTA San Andreas, Half-Life 2, WoW, Halo 2, Doom 3, Far Cry 1,
2013: GTA V, Last of Us Part I, Tomb Raider (Modern), Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dota 2, and Assassin's Creed IV
2019: RE2 Remake, Control, Luigi's Mansion 3, Untitled Goose Game (), and DmC 5

Seeing quite a bit of GTA and Doom 0_0

Also 1982,
Well... there’s Ms. Pac Man, and Pitfall Harry.
Also E.T. but A. Not a game character and B. Famous for a very different reason.

 

[chocolatejr9]

Also 1982,
Well... there’s Ms. Pac Man, and Pitfall Harry.
Also E.T. but A. Not a game character and B. Famous for a very different reason.

You're right: that bike scene is VERY iconic...

 

[Twilord]

The only 1982 character that stuck out to me personally is Q*bert. lmao

Unless we consider "who became a publisher in that time frame" or "who was founded in that frame"

EDIT: Wait was Dig Dug was 1982...

 

[Mamboo07]

I don't think him being in PSASBR would affect his odds of getting into Smash at all.

Something something Rayman can't be in Smash because Brawlhalla.

 

[GilTheGreat19]

Something something Rayman can't be in Smash because Brawlhalla.

As someone who plays both Smash and Brawlhalla, I cannot stand that argument...
Fine then, give me Smash x Brawlhalla

 

[Cutie Gwen]

These are clearly all anniversaries of something important for whatever franchise the last character is from.

2132, 2129, 2119, 2063, and 2007

2132 - 150 = 1982

2129 - 125 = 2004

2119 - 100 = 2019

2063 - 50 = 2013

2007 - 10 = 1997

1997? Heh, that's the year I was born, I hope my favourite game from that year gets some content in the pass even if it's just a Mii Costume, my favourite game from then being FFVII

 

[SNEKeater]

Fair.
As someone who has never touched a RE game, I don't even know, or didn't know, that Wesker is a Bioweapon of some kind lol

Going back to what you said, regarding the protagonists, there's ofc good ol' Leon. Jill would be neat if they want more female characters.
I just did some research; UNLESS I'm mistaken, Leon was a protagonist in RE2 and 4, both of which seem to be regarded as some of the bests games in the series. Jill's the protagonist of the OG RE, alongside Chris, but also appeared in WAY more titles than Leon did.

Hmm.
Guess Jill would be a better choice, I suppose? She HAS been in Street Fighter and MvC, so Smash wouldn't be her debut in a fighting game. Leon's never been in a fighting game it seems.

Not really.
If we talk about mainline appearances Jill and Leon are tied. Jill has appeared in RE1, RE3 and RE5, but in 5 she's not playable in the main story, only on the DLC episodes and extra modes.
Leon has appeared in RE2, RE4 and RE6, always as a playable character.

And including spin offs and other games it would still be balanced. Of course, I'm not including crossover roles like Marvel vs Capcom.

Leom has never been in MvC but I don't think that's a problem. If anything for some people that would be a point in his favor. I still remember people saying we couldn't get Terry because he was already in Fighting EX Layer lol

Anyway, the thing is that RE protagonists can do the same thing. I mean, each one has a few characteristic things, like Leon using kicks when it comes to physical combat, or Chris being more of punches. But I'm pretty sure that as it has happened so far with third party characters, Sakurai would try to translate RE's classic gameplay or feeling in some way, and that's something any main character in the series would be able to do.

 

[Eldrake]

Few notable games:

2004: GTA San Andreas, Half-Life 2, WoW, Halo 2, Doom 3, Far Cry 1,

Yes I am thinking he's in.

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

If we do get an RE protag like Leon, Jill, or Chris. I fully expect the others to made Echos next game.

 

[Stratos]

Is the Nintendo Switch OLED something advanced? What is different? I do not think a new console.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Is the Nintendo Switch OLED something advanced? What is different? I do not think a new console.

The OLED has a better refresh rate supposedly, also better sound in handheld mode. And the dock has a Ethernet port so no need to buy the Ethernet USB adapter

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

Is the Nintendo Switch OLED something advanced? What is different? I do not think a new console.

Essentially its an advanced screen with a few other QoL improvements. Double storage, LAN on the Dock, Better sound quality, and a better kickstand.

Its a mild improvement for slightly more money.

 

[Mamboo07]

If the Sims were in Smash, I picture the Final Smash having opponents drown in a pool with no ladder.

(Reference to the infamous pool trap)

 

[Inferno7]

I don't think him being in PSASBR would affect his odds of getting into Smash at all.

Which is why I said "maybe"

 

[Stratos]

I guess Nintendo's new console will be released sometime in December 2022.

 

[Theguy123]

I’m board so tinfoil hat theory. In this pass we’ve had 2 characters made in the 1900-1999, 2 characters made in the 2010-2020 and 1 character made in the 2000-2009. Last character will be in the 2000-2009 so that we have 2 characters from each decade

 

[DarthEnderX]

I’m board so tinfoil hat theory. In this pass we’ve had 2 characters made in the 1900-1999, 2 characters made in the 2010-2020 and 1 character made in the 2000-2009. Last character will be in the 2000-2009 so that we have 2 characters from each decade

No! It's time for 1980-1990!

 

[Curious Villager]

I’m board so tinfoil hat theory. In this pass we’ve had 2 characters made in the 1900-1999, 2 characters made in the 2010-2020 and 1 character made in the 2000-2009. Last character will be in the 2000-2009 so that we have 2 characters from each decade

Who's from the 2000's? Steve? Smash/Sakurai treats him as a 2010's character...
We haven't gotten any proper newcomers from that decade at all this game besides and echo and an alt, which is, kinda sad...

 

[Gengar84]

No! It's time for 1980-1990!
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I’m down for that. Battletoads and Bill Rizer are two of my most wanted.

That reminds me of something I was curious about. Are the Battletoads the most famous western NES characters? My mind is drawing a blank and I can’t even seem to think of any others at all.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

I’m down for that. Battletoads and Bill Rizer are two of my most wanted.

That reminds me of something I was curious about. Are the Battletoads the most famous western NES characters? My mind is drawing a blank and I can’t even seem to think of any others at all.

That old Super Mario guy is pretty popular too

 

[Rie Sonomura]

I guess Nintendo's new console will be released sometime in December 2022.

Eh I’d give it maybe one more year. I’m calling maybe… April 2023

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

I’m board so tinfoil hat theory. In this pass we’ve had 2 characters made in the 1900-1999, 2 characters made in the 2010-2020 and 1 character made in the 2000-2009. Last character will be in the 2000-2009 so that we have 2 characters from each decade

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[GilTheGreat19]

Yes I am thinking he's in.
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Remember the good ol' days when we speculated on him for CP5 cuz of some guy who I believe was name Monsum?

 

[Evil Trapezium]

I’m board so tinfoil hat theory. In this pass we’ve had 2 characters made in the 1900-1999, 2 characters made in the 2010-2020 and 1 character made in the 2000-2009. Last character will be in the 2000-2009 so that we have 2 characters from each decade

Fantastic theory! Sgt. Cortez wins again! He has travelled back in time to the 1800's so he'd be our first 1900's rep!

Time to Split!

 

[GilTheGreat19]

No! It's time for 1980-1990!
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You fools...

1971's Oregon Trail is where the final fighter will be from
We're overdue for a 70s rep

 

[Theguy123]

Who's from the 2000's? Steve? Smash/Sakurai treats him as a 2010's character...
We haven't gotten any proper newcomers from that decade at all this game besides and echo and an alt, which is, kinda sad...

Yeah Steve is the 2000’s rep. I know smash treats minecraft as a 2011 rep but Steve made his first appearance in 2009 so he counts as a 2000’s rep.

 

[Stratos]

Eh I’d give it maybe one more year. I’m calling maybe… April 2023

Hmm... yes, maybe you are right.

 

[Ura]

I don't see Nintendo's next console until Holiday 2024 at the earliest. Maybe even Holiday 2025.

 

[TCT~Phantom]

So apparently, the number for the Kazuya tournament is 4050, not 4029 like I was guessing it was. That, and there's also the two missing spirit events 1019 and 1035, and the missing news updates 2132, 2129, 2119, 2063, and 2007

Honestly, depending on how frequently we get tourneys and what number tourneys we get, this might help us guess when we get CP 11. Perhaps CP 11 and Kazuya swapped places during development for some reason.

Like if we get tourneys frequently that are past 4029, we could see the character turn up in December at that rate.

 

[Momotsuki]

I've always found the whole "they're already in PSASBR" argument silly mainly because nobody cares about Playstation All-Stars.
You don't really see people popping off over PSAS announcements. Granted, there haven't been any in eight years; not even Sony cares.

 

[Theguy123]

Honestly, depending on how frequently we get tourneys and what number tourneys we get, this might help us guess when we get CP 11. Perhaps CP 11 and Kazuya swapped places during development for some reason.

Like if we get tourneys frequently that are past 4029, we could see the character turn up in December at that rate.

It’s gonna have to be some heck of a character if they’re gonna make us wait till December which is 6 months away. Only thing I could see that would be worth waiting 6 months would be an assist trophy upgrade.

The only reason I say that is because everyone thinks assist trophies deconfirm so everyone going into an AT upgrade trailer would be absolutely shocked and wouldn’t expect it whereas if we just get a reveal from a spirit character or non spirit character everyone’s just gonna be kinda “mehh” and be like “why have we been made to wait this long”

Don’t think we’ll be waiting 6 months

 

[Momotsuki]

Perhaps CP 11 and Kazuya swapped places during development for some reason.

Kazuya feels extremely "final DLC" to the point that I think this is very plausible. But such a schedule shift would have had to have happened pretty early on, no...? I can't imagine it being late enough of a sudden change to seriously screw up scheduling of tourneys and such. We could very well be reading too far into these IDs, for all we know they could have been sorted that way as a just-in-case scenario before they decided that FP2 was it.

 

[Technomage]

So, is there any reason why we haven't gotten any new spirits until between Pythra and Kazuya's releases? How hard can it be to add a few PNGs and program a few spirit battles? I'm especially getting tired of ****ty generic Spirit Events that don't give new spirits.

 

[Perkilator]

So, is there any reason why we haven't gotten any new spirits until between Pythra and Kazuya's releases? How hard can it be to add a few PNGs and program a few spirit battles? I'm especially getting tired of ****ty generic Spirit Events that don't give new spirits.

Slight correction; between Pythra and Kazuya, we got

• Sophia and Arthur, which were obtained by having save data for Persona 5 Strikers and GnG Resurrection, respectively
• A Spirit Event for MH Rise
• A Spirit Event for Bowser's Fury

But yeah, we could definitely use more Spirit Events with new Spirits. Maybe COVID's part of the reason the distribution of new Spirits (outside of DLC Spirit Boards) slowed down dramatically.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

So, is there any reason why we haven't gotten any new spirits until between Pythra and Kazuya's releases? How hard can it be to add a few PNGs and program a few spirit battles? I'm especially getting tired of ****ty generic Spirit Events that don't give new spirits.

Now that I think about it, thete's a chance that as the game's almost done, they got rid of some staff and decided to stop adding new spirits. Shame if that's the case, I like Spirits outside of knowing who it won't be

 

[Technomage]

Now that I think about it, thete's a chance that as the game's almost done, they got rid of some staff and decided to stop adding new spirits. Shame if that's the case, I like Spirits outside of knowing who it won't be

Another reason that'd be a shame is because new spirits could keep the wait between DLCs more bearable.