Official Smash Ultimate Discussion

[KniteBlargh]

I think Smash reveals are going to kill me one of these days. I'm still recovering.

You don't know that.

Actually...

While we haven't gotten to the point where we can announce the game's title, I've been working on the title in silence day after day. Please look forward to new information and when the title goes on sale!! https://t.co/TAHWsNbKtg

— Source Gaming (@AllSourceGaming) March 8, 2018

 

[PsychoJosh]

The general consensus is that this is just a port?

I don't think it's a port. Nintendo knows that Smash games are headliner events for each system, and also, they're being very coy about not revealing a subtitle for the game. I don't think they'd waste time doing a port when they could just make a new game.

 

[Arcadenik]

You’re still here ol friend? Good stuff holding it down, nothing like an old fashioned speculation thread.

Anyway, Icies please

I have been here on and off for the past four years. I guess I am back for more speculation now that Smash Switch is finally officially announced.

 

[Zerp]

Actually yeah we do.

いまはまだタイトルを発表しただけの段階ですが、黙して日々制作に取り組んでいます。内容公開、あるいは発売できるその時まで、お待ちください!! https://t.co/vnfNUoGZ0J

— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) March 8, 2018

I suppose this means Jigglypuff buffs are permanently deconfirmed.

 

[Deleted member]

Actually yeah we do.

いまはまだタイトルを発表しただけの段階ですが、黙して日々制作に取り組んでいます。内容公開、あるいは発売できるその時まで、お待ちください!! https://t.co/vnfNUoGZ0J

— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) March 8, 2018

I am happy to see Sakurai working on it. Sakurai is a great developer and I am sure he can pull of Smash for Switch really well....
However this means that Ridley has a very unlikely chance of getting added, or might even be guaranteed of not getting added.

 

[Lord-Zero]

I am positive this is Smash 5 and not Smash 4 Switch. The logos are different.

Yeah, we are gonna rehash the logo argument for months to come.

At the very least until we get actual confirmation.

As for characters, I just want Lana and either Itsuki or Tsubasa.

 

[Al-kīmiyā']

I think Smash reveals are going to kill me one of these days. I'm still recovering.


Actually...
https://twitter.com/AllSourceGaming/status/971886565872955393

Hopefully "working" doesn't mean directing.

 

[ErenJager]

updated image.

 

[AlphaSSB]

The person marked as Shulk seems to be Fox, but there also seems to be a set of ears between DK and Peach. Could be her parasol, but I don't think the silhouette matches.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

updated image.

"Shulk" is clearly Fox.

 

[Deleted member]

updated image.

You know, the one behind Bowser and Captain Falcon who was thought to be Shulk might actually be Diddy Kong or Fox.
Edit: If you look closely I can see a part of Diddy Kong's mouth though, but the "two dark parts on top" make it look like Fox.

 

[Frostwraith]

You don't know that.

Excuse me? I'm quite sure I know what I'm talking about.

While we haven't gotten to the point where we can announce the game's title, I've been working on the title in silence day after day. Please look forward to new information and when the title goes on sale!! https://t.co/TAHWsNbKtg

— Source Gaming (@AllSourceGaming) March 8, 2018

いまはまだタイトルを発表しただけの段階ですが、黙して日々制作に取り組んでいます。内容公開、あるいは発売できるその時まで、お待ちください!! https://t.co/vnfNUoGZ0J

— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) March 8, 2018

 

[MasterOfKnees]

I'm a City fan too btw!!!!

Nice, hope you're enjoying the season as much as I am.

 

[PsychoJosh]

I'm not that excited because it's still unlikely that I get what I ever get what I want from Smash which is Wario Land Wario.

No more bikes. No more floaty physics. No more farting. If he doesn't get his proper Wario Land combat moveset this time it's going straight in the trash like every game since Brawl.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

My body wasn't ready.

And I'm almost positive this is new game material. Though I really hope we get everyone back from Smash 4.

 

[fogbadge]

You know, the one behind Bowser and Captain Falcon who was thought to be Shulk might actually be Diddy Kong or Fox.
Edit: If you look closely I can see a part of Diddy Kong's mouth though, but the "two dark parts on top" make it look like Fox.

that explains why i thought he looked like nia

 

[Alice Margatroid]

Wow it's been a long time.

Anyways, I'm curious as to why people doubt a new game because the time frame is too small. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't game companies begin development of future projects way before the current one is finished? It doesn't seem that unreasonable. Especially if the graphics engine is mostly the same.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

Can someone go ahead and make the ****post "Sans/Papyrus for 5mash/Sma5h" now?

 

[christyalmeth]

Hey guys, I'm so excited today is my birthday and I'm happy to celebrate it with you and this announcement. The best birthday gift ever! I made an image of what and who I think the shadows could be in the picture of the announcement.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

I'm not that excited because it's still unlikely that I get what I ever get what I want from Smash which is Wario Land Wario.

No more bikes. No more floaty physics. No more farting. If he doesn't get his proper Wario Land combat moveset this time it's going straight in the trash like every game since Brawl.

Boy you must be fun at parties

 

[Deleted member]

I'm not that excited because it's still unlikely that I get what I ever get what I want from Smash which is Wario Land Wario.

No more bikes. No more floaty physics. No more farting. If he doesn't get his proper Wario Land combat moveset this time it's going straight in the trash like every game since Brawl.

I like Wario's move-set as it already is, and Smash for Wii U was not as bad. You are going to think a game is bad just because tehre is one character you do not think has a goof move-set? Wario's move-set perfectly fits his Wario-Ware self.

 

[Icedragonadam]

It's been quite some time since I've last posted. But the announcement drawn me back. Either way if it's a new game I just want Lucas back in. Oh and a Tales Of character too.

 

[IronTed]

I've been on a news blackout, and I literally just found out about it a minute ago. To be honest, I was on team 2019, so this was a huge shock to me. Inkling was always expected, so no surprise there. Now the question is the port vs. sequel debate. We also probably know Nintendo's big E3 game.

 

[lordvaati]

It was on this day that we became Squidboards now.

 

[Lord-Zero]

I'm sure this has been beaten to death, but I am nearly positive this will just be a port. BotW Link isn't convincing at all that it's not. Why is that more convincing than the presence of new characters?.

Then...why hiding the existing character models and bother making a new logo? Well, only time will tell.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

It was on this day that we became Squidboards now.

Oh God, is Squidboards still a thing?

 

[N3ON]

Let me say that while I really really dig all of the Inklings clothing and customization options, I'm thrilled they went with the default Splatoon 1 look.

It's just so clean and, for being all of three years old, nevertheless classic.

 

[fogbadge]

great now i worried about cuts

 

[MasterOfKnees]

However this means that Ridley has a very unlikely chance of getting added, or might even be guaranteed of not getting added.

Even as someone who's been supporting Ridley for as long as I have I don't think I'd want anyone but Sakurai at the helm. It's been a bit of a heartbreaking campaign to be part of on multiple occasions, and I've had my conflicting opinions on Sakurai in the past because of it, especially last time around where I didn't like any of the newcomers, but the overall direction of the game is still the most important part of the game, and Sakurai is without a shadow of a doubt the best man for that job.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

I don't think it's a port. Nintendo knows that Smash games are headliner events for each system, and also, they're being very coy about not revealing a subtitle for the game. I don't think they'd waste time doing a port when they could just make a new game.

At the very least they may not want to market it as a port, if enough changes and additions have been made.

There's a very thin line between "port" and "sequel with reused assets/engine".

 

[ErenJager]

Updated to include Fox.
Also some of the obscurities have been boxed, could be nothing, could be something.
(right click open in new tab) I may have posted too many imgs if the file doesnt show.

 

[christyalmeth]

Wow it's been a long time.

Anyways, I'm curious as to why people doubt a new game because the time frame is too small. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't game companies begin development of future projects way before the current one is finished? It doesn't seem that unreasonable. Especially if the graphics engine is mostly the same.

it has to be a new game because Bamco isn't mentioned at all, when they did most of the work for Smash 4. Definitely not a port since the dev isn't credited.

 

[RamOne]

All these returning members... It's like a happy family reunion!

 

[PsychoJosh]

I like Wario's move-set as it already is, and Smash for Wii U was not as bad. You are going to think a game is bad just because tehre is one character you do not think has a goof move-set? Wario's move-set perfectly fits his Wario-Ware self.

I don't care. WarioWare is not his original series, Wario Land is his original series. It deserves more recognition than WarioWare. He was an adventurer long before he was a stupid joke character. His moveset is total garbage right now, just limits him to being an eternally low-tier gimmicky joke character instead of a real fighter. Right now it's like Mario getting a moveset based on his sports games instead of his adventure games, it's completely outrageous and wrong.

 

[N3ON]

Updated to include Fox.
Also some of the obscurities have been boxed, could be nothing, could be something.
(right click open in new tab) I may have posted too many imgs if the file doesnt show.

To me it looks like the shape to the right of Peach is just part of the fire.

The rest looks about right though.

 

[JIO_M]

I don´t know if this was mentioned yet, but this seems more relevant then ever:
https://mynintendonews.com/2018/02/...nced-and-released-for-switch-later-this-year/

 

[IronTed]

In all probability they will reuse the Smash Wii U engine. They'll probably market it as an iterative sequel, as in it won't be a groundbreaking sequel. And given Smash 4's overall reception, I think most people would be fine with that.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

it has to be a new game because Bamco isn't mentioned at all, when they did most of the work for Smash 4. Definitely not a port since the dev isn't credited.

You might want to compare copyright in the Smash 4 trailers sir.

Cause this copyright actually means nothing.

 

[Gunla]

That image is going to be the bane of our existence for the next few months.

It could be a new game but I feel like that might be a bit loose statement. No doubt they would be using quite a bit of Wii U assets because the timeframe from DLC onwards is ~2.5 years if the game releases in Q4 of this year.

Regardless, Inklings are there, and I guess BOTW Link might be the primary Link now (Toon Link carries on the old traditions, probably), and we're probably going to get some folks like Pyra, Spring Man and the assortments.

Either way, my gut says it's an extension of Smash for Wii U with anywhere from 6-12 new characters, and probably branded as a new title/definitive experience. rip bayo though, she's getting nerfed to the ground probably

 

[TheLastJinjo]

You might want to compare copyright in the Smash 4 trailers sir.

Cause this copyright actually means nothing.

It's just saying that Nintendo/HAL own the brand. That's why it says "Original Game:"