So, I think there's going to be 3 more reveals. And 4 more newcomers. And 5 more echoes. Why? Ok, so here me out.
I think we're not going to get a Direct next month. I think we'll get a Robin level reveal though. Because, the usual split of Directs are, traditionally, 2 months. So, November would be the next Direct going by that. So, a stand alone reveal in October and then another reveal in November's Direct. I also think we'll get our Final Smash Presentation at the end of November where we'll get two more newcomers. The reason being is because if we don't have all the information by the end of November then I think they'll have to show it all of in a Smash Centric Direct to confirm that, yes, this is all the base characters. They won't do it in December because of how early it releases that month. Now thats fine and dandy but what about those last characters and Echoes?
I think the standalone character next month will be a big deal character. What do I mean? I'm thinking Geno. Because he is a character that we want and Sakurai knows that and he'sfrom an already existing franchise which means there'sno need for a big spill on the character. He'd be likely to reserve that standalone spotlight for someone he knows will generate hype. Then next Direct, early November, will be that 7th Gen Pokemon. Mostly because Nintendo knows that a wider direct attracts more eyes than a game centric one, so if a Pokemon fan watches a direct hoping for Pokemon news and sees Inceneroar or whomever in Smash they're more likely to take interest. Plus, it is perfect timing for the reveal of a Pokemon with Let's Go releasing on November 16th. Then the Final Smash Direct late November, I'm thinking around the 20th, will reveal two more newcomers and the last of the echoes. I think the first reveal will be another big one, I'm thinking Isaac. Why Isaac? Because he's not from a preexisting franchise which means, like the Belmont's, Sakurai will have more to flesh out with the character. I think Isaac will get either Matthew or Felix as an Echo and this is where he'll go into the rest of the echoes in the game. Ken, Shadow, etc. Then he'll go over the modes and whatnot and he'll say "Now it's time for our Final character." And I think, I think it might be Skull Kid. Say what you want about Loz or whatever but I think a Zelda Newcomer is in and I think it might be Skull Kid. The Moon showing up but not Skull Kid is just... suspicious to me.
And that'll be it. That'll be base game. Now some of you may be wondering why not Elma or Bandanna Dee for the final reveal and it's because I think Sakurai understands the lack of a Zelda Newcomer has hit people hard. And I think it'll garner a stronger reaction. Elma is from a brand new franchise and BD just isn't a strong enough of a contender. Believe me, I love both of those characters but something tells me they're not getting in. Base roster at least. DLC is a completely different can of worms.
