We can now hold charged smash attacks forever!?

[BrazenBunnies]

While I was watching E3's day 3 stream I noticed that they made Link hold his charged forward smash. He stopped moving until the person let go of the controller. Am I the only one to notice this? This could be really useful for reads or mix ups. I have a shortened video of it here: https://youtu.be/pasqhFbXmd8

 

[NastCF]

I've noticed this too, though I'm not sure if you actually can hold it indefinitely or just for a longer time.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I've noticed this too, though I'm not sure if you actually can hold it indefinitely or just for a longer time.

If you can charge smash attacks for a longer period, then maybe it's a reference to the Hyper Smasher bonus effect; in Smash 3DS / Wii U, Hyper Smasher increased the charge time for smash attacks, but the full charge would deal an additional 1.3x damage.

 

[Crystanium]

Smash attacks can be charged much longer in SSBU than in previous games. It cannot be held indefinitely.

 

[Gameboi834]

Yeah, not forever. I played at E3 and it was longer, but not infinite.

 

[BrazenBunnies]

Yeah, not forever. I played at E3 and it was longer, but not infinite.

Oh okay. Thanks everyone!

That's awesome that you got to play at E3!

 

[FieryRebirth]

I noticed this too. When your character is charging a Smash attack, they "shake" as if they're struggling to put more power into their attack, in Ultimate, I notice they turn into a statue when they charge for a while longer, implicating that the charge has finished.

 

[DunnoBro]

I'm hoping it was increased so that smash attacks could more efficiently outlast and call out ledge options, but it may just be a fun change.