Official Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

[Michael the Spikester]

Any hopes season 2 will come with a new mode?

Boss Rush, All-Star Mode, Break the Targets, Board the Platforms.

And unlikely as it is an SSE mode.

 

[TheCJBrine]

Except Tom Nook is in TWO final smashes, not one

Tom Nook helps Villager fight Isabelle then betrays him, smh.

I think it could still work though, still wouldn’t be any weirder than Chrom beating up Chrom. If we do get another AC character, it’s gotta be Nook.

 

[Sari]

Question for the thread. Looking at not just the DLC but also future Smash games, do you think we'll ever get another Animal Crossing character, and if so, who is the character and how do they distinguish themselves from Villager and Isabelle?

I think there's a decent chance we could get Tom Nook, but I have no idea what he'd do.

Tom Nook would be the most likely character AC character if we were to ever get another one. He could maybe have some bell mechanic where you can spend bells on certain powered up moves or keep saving them to get an even stronger attack later. Could also somehow incorporate the different types of shops into his moveset.

Another idea I had is Kapp'n. I don't know how his moveset would work, but his attacks would represent all of the things in animal crossing relating to tropical islands and vehicles (since he drives you to the town at the beginning).

 

[Idon]

Tom Nook mains in 2025 be like:

 

[PeridotGX]

Question for the thread. Looking at not just the DLC but also future Smash games, do you think we'll ever get another Animal Crossing character, and if so, who is the character and how do they distinguish themselves from Villager and Isabelle?

I think there's a decent chance we could get Tom Nook, but I have no idea what he'd do.

Tom Nook is inevitable, in my opinion. Most likely as an echo of one of the already present AC characters, but an inevitably none the less. K.K Slider will also probably happen one day, and unlike Nook he would be fully unique. A music based moveset hasn't happened, and Slider is one of the only options.

 

[Deleted member]

Any hopes season 2 will come with a new mode?

When Vol 2 is over and officially becomes the last DLC lineup of Ultimate, a proper All Star Mode would be the best new mode added as a proper sendoff to the entire game. Too bad it probably won't happen unless they decide to rename it to something else.

 

[Kokiden]

Make Tom Nook throw bells as projectiles.

I think that'd be funny, but then I remember he loves money too much so that would be unlikely, the greedy horder.

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

Make Tom Nook throw bells as projectiles.

I think that'd be funny, but then I remember he loves money too much so that would be unlikely, the greedy horder.

He could use furniture leaves to summon couches on top of people's heads.

 

[King Sonnn DeDeDoo]

Tom Nook is inevitable,

Tom Nook would be the most likely character AC character if we were to ever get another one. He could maybe have some bell mechanic where you can spend bells on certain powered up moves or keep saving them to get an even stronger attack later. Could also somehow incorporate the different types of shops into his moveset.

Another idea I had is Kapp'n. I don't know how his moveset would work, but his attacks would represent all of the things in animal crossing relating to tropical islands and vehicles (since he drives you to the town at the beginning).

I'd imagine Tom Nook would have a Pocket or Pocket-like move since it's so ubiquitous to Animal Crossing, but besides that I think you could come up with a completely new moveset for him. First off he would heavier than Villager or Isabelle since Tom is a bit hefty. Perhaps he could use bell-bags as a weapons that get bigger and deal more damage with how much bells he's built up, but the bells can be used as a currency on other moves kind of like MP. Just spitballing some ideas...

 

[Megadoomer]

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Might not be the best example to use, given what happened immediately afterwards.

 

[chocolatejr9]

Might not be the best example to use, given what happened immediately afterwards.

And I... am... Byleth.

 

[snowgolem]

Quick question: who do you guys think are the most likely Capcom reps?

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Quick question: who do you guys think are the most likely Capcom reps?

imo, it's a toss-up between either Dante or Phoenix

 

[Schnee117]

Tom Nook mains in 2025 be like:

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Nook boutta be OP with Bell Oki

 

[PeridotGX]

Might not be the best example to use, given what happened immediately afterwards.

Benjamin... win

 

[pinshadow]

Any hopes season 2 will come with a new mode?

Not when Sakurai straight up said Home Run Contest was the last new mode, and this was after more DLC was greenlit. It sucks but atleast it means they'll be focusing entirely on the characters I guess. Another reason why I think the whole "December 2021" thing is just a placeholder given they are literally working on nothing else.
https://youtu.be/DPh3HM6ofWU?t=1029

 

[Deleted member]

Quick question: who do you guys think are the most likely Capcom reps?

Inb4 we get no new Capcom reps.

 

[Cosmic77]

As long as Animal Crossing keeps adding new tools and abilities, I think virtually any character could get in.

Now I don't know how soon that character would get in, but as long as AC stays popular, I say there's a chance.

 

[Deleted member]

As long as Animal Crossing keeps adding new tools and abilities, I think virtually any character could get in.

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I don't know how soon that character would get in, but as long as AC stays popular, I say there a chance.

They can honestly do whatever with AC. Villager has boxing gloves, a bowling ball, balloon fighter, even though he can never even use them in the actual AC.

Isabelle has a toy hammer and a party popper of all things.

It just depends on character popularity. Like New Horizons is focusing extensively on Tom Nook, so maybe he can be a newcomer. Or before Smash 6, some crazy new character in a new AC game becomes a breakout character like Isabelle, and we could expect them.

Animal Crossing is for sure getting a newcomer in Smash 6. The series is absurdly popular and safe for casuals, and it's relatively untapped and easy to be creative with.

 

[Icedragonadam]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

 

[Deleted member]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

Gonna doubt this. Sakurai only introduces new amiibos rather than market old ones.

 

[Wigglerman]

They can honestly do whatever with AC. Villager has boxing gloves, a bowling ball, balloon fighter, even though he can never even use them in the actual AC.

Isabelle has a toy hammer and a popgun of all things.

It just depends on character popularity. Like New Horizons is focusing extensively on Tom Nook, so maybe he can be a newcomer. Or before Smash 6, some crazy new character in a new AC game becomes a breakout character like Isabelle, we could expect them.

Animal Crossing is for sure getting a newcomer in Smash 6. The series is absurdly popular and safe for casuals, and it's relatively untapped and easy to be creative with.

Ummm, our goodest girl doesn't use a popgun, thank you. It's a confetti popper. She's too wholesome for guns of any sort. Though she's hard enough to slingshot your eye out.

 

[Wrathful_Scythe]

Not when Sakurai straight up said Home Run Contest was the last new mode, and this was after more DLC was greenlit. It sucks but atleast it means they'll be focusing entirely on the characters I guess. Another reason why I think the whole "December 2021" thing is just a placeholder given they are literally working on nothing else.
https://youtu.be/DPh3HM6ofWU?t=1029

I'm pretty sure that a lot of people are already on other projects behind the scenes. No way that a whole studio is working on "just" a few character packs and balance adjustments. My guess is that development on the DLC has now slowed down with a smaller staff, which is why we have a bigger window now between the characters.

 

[DarthEnderX]

Quick question: who do you guys think are the most likely Capcom reps?

It SHOULD be Arthur. But the world isn't right.

Would have said Jill before the RE spirit event. Now? I'd say Dante or Monster Hunter.

 

[Deleted member]

Ummm, our goodest girl doesn't use a popgun, thank you. It's a confetti popper. She's too wholesome for guns of any sort. Though she's hard enough to slingshot your eye out.

Isabelle totally owns a gun in private life. There's no need to deny it.

 

[Guynamednelson]

She's too wholesome for guns of any sort

Don't tell the Mii Gunners dressed as her then.

Oh yeah and Doomguy.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

Guess we can rule next week out then.

Quick question: who do you guys think are the most likely Capcom reps?

I think it comes down to Dante and Phoenix Wright. Really hoping for the latter.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Inb4 we get no new Capcom reps.

lowkey expecting this tbh

I'd be fine with Dante OR Phoenix happening but since we got a Resident Evil spirit event, i think Capcom's out, as is Arc System Works. note that Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Konami, Microsoft, and Sega have yet to receive standalone spirit events, though I think Konami (at least for Goemon) and Microsoft (Cuphead is Studio MDHR so it doesn't technically count. Ori? the cut Rare Spirits?) may happen soon anyway

 

[Deleted member]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

No next week then (technically this week in my place).

 

[Deleted member]

lowkey expecting this tbh

I'd be fine with Dante OR Phoenix happening but since we got a Resident Evil spirit event, i think Capcom's out, as is Arc System Works. note that Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Konami, Microsoft, and Sega have yet to receive standalone spirit events, though I think Konami (at least for Goemon) and Microsoft (Cuphead is Studio MDHR so it doesn't technically count. Ori? the cut Rare Spirits?) may happen soon anyway

Honestly, I don't know if we're getting a Capcom newcomer.

We were all pretty sure Capcom (and Namco) were going to be in Season 1, and they didn't end up being there. Not sure what makes Season 2 different.

 

[Guynamednelson]

as is Arc System Works

I'd be more inclined to think that if the spirit event was of Guilty Gear/Blazblue, their main franchises.

 

[Cosmic77]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

There's only been one instance where they revealed an amiibo close to a month before it released, and that was with BotW Zelda and Bokoblin.

This is probably just a normal restock of amiibo they think will sell. Don't think it's indicative of any kind of character reveal.

 

[King Sonnn DeDeDoo]

They can honestly do whatever with AC. Villager has boxing gloves, a bowling ball, balloon fighter, even though he can never even use them in the actual AC.

Isabelle has a toy hammer and a party popper of all things.

It just depends on character popularity. Like New Horizons is focusing extensively on Tom Nook, so maybe he can be a newcomer. Or before Smash 6, some crazy new character in a new AC game becomes a breakout character like Isabelle, and we could expect them.

Animal Crossing is for sure getting a newcomer in Smash 6. The series is absurdly popular and safe for casuals, and it's relatively untapped and easy to be creative with.

The toy hammer is actually from a mini game from Amiibo Festival

 

[The Rhythm Theif]

that free multiplayer Kirby game that’s in the store

You mean Super Kirby Clash, right?

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

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Benjamin... win

Hey look. It's the face I see in my nightmares.

 

[Deleted member]

The toy hammer is actually from a mini game from Amiibo Festival

I take no shame in not knowing this lol.

 

[Seanapotamus]

So the King K. Rool, Isabelle and Piranha Plant amiibo are being restocked and releasing on April 17th at Best Buy. If the Joker amiibo is revealed to be released on that date as well. Then we'll probably see FP6 on that month too if amiibo theory carries on into Volume 2.

As what some of the others said, it's likely an amiibo restock, so it doesn't really indicate much. We still don't know when the amiibos for the first Fighters Pass characters will come out yet, but they'll be announced.

Isabelle totally owns a gun in private life. There's no need to deny it.

For her neutral special, she wields a gun.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Oh its a restock of old amiibos then.

Nevermind next week is an possibility still then though I'm still doubting it.

 

[King Sonnn DeDeDoo]

I take no shame in not knowing this lol.

im just so glad the dark days of Amiibo festival are behind us and we have a New Horizon to look towards

 

[krokotopia101]

Somedays I kinda wish some Smash characters could be reworked so their movesets could actually mirror the movesets they use in their existing game. Kirby utilizing more power-up abilities around the many Kirby games, Young Link utilizing his different masks from the Majora's Mask series, Villager not only upgrading to their New Horizons appearance but utilizing the different props and activities found throughout there.

....Nah, but seriously, I get people don't like change, but at LEAST make the Links unique from each other. Like...seriously, we got one, just make the other 2 unique. They literally have the same exact moveset.