The Offical release date thread

[soviet prince]

it be a good plan to release the wii u version first to promote more sales from ppl that can not wait to play the game on the 3ds

 

[Wanderer from Roseyard]

If it's launching in the summer, we should get that announcement soon. In the case of Brawl, the North American release date was announced about five months before the intended release, as seen here (unforeseeable delays notwithstanding!). If SSB4's completion is in sight, they should (and would) announce a release date as soon as possible to fuel the hype engines.

 

[ndayday]

it be a good plan to release the wii u version first to promote more sales from ppl that can not wait to play the game on the 3ds

Maybe, but I think Smash on a home console is preferred anyway, in my thoughts 3DS wouldn't sabotage the Wii U version. I don't see them being released separately.

Also my prediction for release is Fall/Winter release with the date being set during Nintendo's "E3" Direct-athon

 

[soviet prince]

If it's launching in the summer, we should get that announcement soon. In the case of Brawl, the North American release date was announced about five months before the intended release, as seen here (unforeseeable delays notwithstanding!). If SSB4's completion is in sight, they should (and would) announce a release date as soon as possible to fuel the hype engines.

yoshi release date was only announced 3 months in advance it's coming in march

 

[Priap0s]

As people have mentioned, we see alot more WiiU related stuff than 3DS. I think it might be possible that Nintendo has told Sora/Namco/Sakurai to put the 3DS version on hold and move as many resources as they can to the WiiU-version. Ofcourse the work on the 3DS version will pick up again as soon as the WiiU one is getting closer to launch.

As said before, the WiiU needs all the strong games it can get as soon as possible. Mario Kart is coming soon but still, the 3DS can afford to wait for a smash longer than the WiiU can. Thats for sure.

 

[soviet prince]

with mario kart in may, it seems bad for the release date not being far away

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

I think Mario Kart being released in May hurts Smash's chances of being released in the spring or even summer. Why release two games that are purported to sell the Wii U at the same time and risk competing with each other? It would hurt Nintendo rather than help it. It makes more sense for the two games to have some time in between them so Nintendo can solely focus on one at a time.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

And considering that Japan typically get Smash Bros. first, odds are, anyone outside of Japan will have to stick with Mario Kart 8 for a while longer. Of course, this will leave a lot of North Americans and Europeans highly vulnerable to spoiler topics, which can easily explain why Sakurai isn't keeping everything under wraps.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Brawl and Mario Kart Wii were released within a month of each other in North America, and 3 months apart in Japan and Europe. Just sayin'.

 

[Zonderion]

Brawl and Mario Kart Wii were released within a month of each other in North America, and 3 months apart in Japan and Europe. Just sayin'.

But the Wii wasn't doing as bad as the Wii U is, iirc. Nintendo needs sales. It would be better for them to pace themselves on releasing big name games. It promotes advertising.

 

[PadWarrior]

This game is probably not coming out till the holidays. Since Mario Kart 8 is in May (what a drought after DK).

 

[Luigi#1]

WAAAAAAAAANT!!!

Waa.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

But the Wii wasn't doing as bad as the Wii U is, iirc. Nintendo needs sales. It would be better for them to pace themselves on releasing big name games. It promotes advertising.

It doesn't exactly help, however, if the games take a very long time to develop. It's important to keep in mind that no matter how Nintendo handles the dilemma, there will always be moments where Nintendo's profits are going to take a nosedive.

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

They might as well get it out. Mario Kart in May and SSB4 Wii U in the summer is plenty space. If anything the 3DS version is the one that should come out in the holidays.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

But the Wii wasn't doing as bad as the Wii U is, iirc. Nintendo needs sales. It would be better for them to pace themselves on releasing big name games. It promotes advertising.

Spacing them out is a good idea to keep sales even, aka it was a good idea for the Wii. Right now they just need to get a ton of Wii U sales in immediately, they have little time to space things out before the Wii U sinks too deep. Mario Kart 8 can't carry the console alone either, and most certainly not until holidays. With Mario Kart 8 and Smash 4 the console will suddenly become so much more attractive to own, and people will buy it, even as time goes on those two games will still sell the console. The games can't carry the console single-handedly.

I'm very confident that Smash 4 will release whenever Sakurai and his team feels its done, Nintendo will want the game out the moment they can.

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

And considering that Japan typically get Smash Bros. first, odds are, anyone outside of Japan will have to stick with Mario Kart 8 for a while longer. Of course, this will leave a lot of North Americans and Europeans highly vulnerable to spoiler topics, which can easily explain why Sakurai isn't keeping everything under wraps.

If Japan gets it first, I plan on leaking out some info. Sadly, I do not have a Japanese Wii U but my friend does thankfully so hopefully we can get some info out. I do have a Japanese 3DS and will be leaking out info from that.

 

[soviet prince]

I also have the feeling kart was planned to be released earlier then may it's just a gut feeling. Also do you think they really hold onto to a finished game just so they can spread the days out?

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

Mario Kart and SSB aren't even in the same genre, how would they even cannibalize each other?

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

Mario Kart and SSB aren't even in the same genre, how would they even cannibalize each other?

They're both major games for Nintendo. Some people may prefer one over the other.

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

But that doesn't disprove my point. I very much doubt if one prioritized MK over SSB, they'd get the latter if it were released further from the former.

 

[LF2K]

Since Mario Kart 8 is coming out in May, I think Smash will be in June at the earliest. Having Smash follow Mario Kart would be a great decision.

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

But that doesn't disprove my point. I very much doubt if one prioritized MK over SSB, they'd get the latter if it were released further from the former.

People who may only be able to afford one at the time of both of their releases.
Easier to advertise one product than multiple products. Cheaper, too.
As MSG suggested, both are high-profile games that are forecasted to help improve Wii sales. Nintendo needs to put everything into advertising and promoting games.

 

[soviet prince]

I doubt kart will hinder smash sales at all, nintendo wants to sell wii u's and what better way to increase sales by 2 great games coming out

 

[BADGRAPHICS]

And considering that Japan typically get Smash Bros. first, odds are, anyone outside of Japan will have to stick with Mario Kart 8 for a while longer. Of course, this will leave a lot of North Americans and Europeans highly vulnerable to spoiler topics, which can easily explain why Sakurai isn't keeping everything under wraps.

When Brawl came out, Japan typically got every Nintendo game first. That's no longer the case; I expect there to be a small window between Japanese and western release dates. I wouldn't be surprised if it came out in the US & Europe first. Zelda:LBW did.

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

Then have a drought with no significant titles (that we know of) from May until December.

It's best if they separate the releases to further maximize sales and expand the selling time frame.

 

[BADGRAPHICS]

Wasn't there something about several titles being released by the end of summer in their investor conference?

 

[Mysteltainn]

Wasn't there something about several titles being released by the end of summer in their investor conference?

Sadly, I don't think Smash was included on that list, it was about Mario Kart 8, Bayonetta, and a few others. I don't even recall Smash being referenced at all now that I think about it. People do have high hopes for the Summer sometime, others claim it'll be a Holiday boomer, but nothing is really clear; we play the waiting game longer I guess.

 

[soviet prince]

if the reveals keep going at 2 characters per month we will have 30 by e3 with e3 reveling more( prob mac, pac, and mii). making it likly we know the full starting roster afterwards. That gives me a little hope it that the wii u version will release shortly after e3

 

[Priap0s]

So, is this reliable?

http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/...u-launching-late-2014-miyamoto-confirms-23911
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761576

Apprently it is just a miss translation. It's just another claim that it will: "be out before the year ends" (not "released by the year end"). aka in 2014. Nothing new here.

 

[Halfhead]

So, is this reliable?

http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/...u-launching-late-2014-miyamoto-confirms-23911
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761576

Damn, I hope not.

 

[Priap0s]

Damn, I hope not.

Apprently it is just a miss translation. It's just another claim that it will: "be out before the year ends" (not "released by the year end"). aka in 2014. Nothing new here.

Atleast this is what most people says. I, unfortunently, do not know japanes myself.

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

I sure as hell hope not, or better yet, hope they're only talking about the 3DS version.

 

[Zerosuitsamus888]

I have heard that the game won't be released in spring but I know it will be released sometime this year though.

 

[Heefe]

Miyamoto just recently reconfirmed that Smash 4 will be released in 2014. He said that in an investor meeting.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

Q4 2014 sounds like Smash Bros. U will be out when the next Christmas season arrives. This may be one Christmas gift that'll leave anyone feeling impatient.

 

[Deleted member]

Q4 2014 sounds like Smash Bros. U will be out when the next Christmas season arrives. This may be one Christmas gift that'll leave anyone feeling impatient.

Wait, is that seriously the release date? Is that confirmed?

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/...u-launching-late-2014-miyamoto-confirms-23911

 

[soviet prince]

do you all still think a summer release is possible with that comment

 

[Deleted member]

This makes me feel really sad…

 

[PadWarrior]

do you all still think a summer release is possible with that comment

No. You sure are obsessed with a summer release lol.