Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

is a fighting game for the Nintendo Switch. It features many characters, stages, and items from , alongside those of other popular Nintendo and third-party series and franchises. is the sixth installment of the , or fifth if counting and as paired games.
==Game information==
===Development===
===Awards===
 was nominated in for the Game of the Year, Family Game and Fighting Game categories.
==Listings==
===Characters===
* Link (Starter): The reincarnating bearer of the Triforce of Courage returns as a starting fighter, but this time with a significant design overhaul. Like his transition from to , his design, moveset, and voice clips have been updated to reflect his appearance in , donning the Champion's Tunic with Hylian Trousers by default. Some key changes include a lack of a Hookshot or Clawshot, arrows becoming equippable items and being able to fire two at once, launching sword beams with his forward smash if no damage has been taken, access to the Remote Bomb rune (replacing his timed bombs from past appearances), and a new Final Smash involving the Ancient Bow and Arrows. The Hero of the Wild Set, which harkens to his classic appearance, can be selected as an alternate costume. He was suggested to appear during s then unnamed teaser trailer at the end of the March 8th, 2018 Nintendo Direct, and was later formally announced along with all other veterans during E3 2018.
* Sheik (Unlockable): The ninja-like alter-ego returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in , , and with a new design based on the Stealth Set from . Her moveset otherwise remains largely unchanged from . Two key changes are that she has received new voice clips for the first time since and she has a new Final Smash, Sheikah Dance, which is a rushing flurry of knife attacks.
* Zelda (Unlockable): The bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in , < and , this time with her design overhauled to combine her appearances from and . Some notable changes include new voice clips for the first time since , a new rapid jab, reworks to her Phantom Slash, and a new Final Smash utilizing the Triforce of Wisdom.
* Young Link (Unlockable): After a two installment absence, the child incarnation of the Hero of Time returns from as an unlockable fighter, retaining his design from and . Despite keeping his status as a full clone, Young Link is not labeled as an Echo Fighter, possibly due to retaining the moveset of the more traditional adult Link from rather than the current one. Some notable changes include being able to charge his Spin Attack on the ground like the other Links, having two more taunts, new alternate costumes, and a Final Smash, that being Triforce Slash.
* Ganondorf (Unlockable): The bearer of the Triforce of Power returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in , with his design having been reverted to his Gerudo appearance in , last seen in . One notable change is that he now uses the sword from the SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo (also seen in in one of his victory screens) for his smash attacks. Otherwise, he has gained many notable mobility buffs across the board. He has received new voice clips to match his past incarnation as well.
* Toon Link (Unlockable): The Hero of Winds returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in , retaining his design from . Some notable changes include new sword sound effects that are exclusive to him and only performing one upwards swipe from his forward smash. Otherwise, he remains largely unchanged from his previous appearance.
* Ganon: Ganon appears as a boss, using his Demon King design from . He is fought on a stage reminiscent of the ruins of Ganon's Castle, where the final battle of said game takes place. He wields two swords in battle and his primary weak point is his glowing tail.
====Primary Spirits====
====Support Spirits====
===Places===
===Items===
===Songs===
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
==External links==
*Official Super Smash Bros. site
==Further reading==
* on Smashpedia
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