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'''''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu Supesharu}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers Special''), often shortened to "'''''SSBU'''''" or "'''''Ultimate'''''" ({{ja|スマブラSP|Sumabura esupī}}), is a crossover action fighting game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game was first teased at the end of a [[Nintendo Direct]] on March 8th, 2018, and fully revealed on June 12th at E3 2018. It is the fifth installment in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series (sixth if the two versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' are counted as separate titles). The game was released worldwide on December 7th, 2018. | '''''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu Supesharu}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers Special''), often shortened to "'''''SSBU'''''" or "'''''Ultimate'''''" ({{ja|スマブラSP|Sumabura esupī}}), is a crossover action fighting game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game was first teased at the end of a [[Nintendo Direct]] on March 8th, 2018, and fully revealed on June 12th at E3 2018. It is the fifth installment in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series (sixth if the two versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' are counted as separate titles). The game was released worldwide on December 7th, 2018. | ||
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' received | ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' received critical acclaim from both critics and players, with some critics calling it the best installment in the series. It received praise for its large amount of content and fine-tuning of existing ''Smash'' gameplay elements, although its online mode was widely criticized. ''Ultimate'' is currently the best-selling ''Super Smash Bros.'' game and also the best-selling fighting game of all time, beating ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Street Fighter II}}'', which previously held each title respectively. It is also the third best selling game on the Nintendo Switch. Its massive success has caused it to be nominated for, and win, multiple awards, including winning "Best Fighting Game" at The Game Awards 2019.<ref>[https://imdb.com/title/tt5370130/awards]</ref> | ||
==Opening movie== | ==Opening movie== | ||
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[[File:SSBU Character Select DLC.png|300px|thumb|The [[character selection screen]] in ''Ultimate'' with all characters unlocked and all downloadable characters available.]] | [[File:SSBU Character Select DLC.png|300px|thumb|The [[character selection screen]] in ''Ultimate'' with all characters unlocked and all downloadable characters available.]] | ||
An [[Inkling]] from the {{uv|Splatoon}} series, with various male and female designs from the original ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'', was the first character confirmed to appear in the game as a new playable fighter. [[Ridley]] | An [[Inkling]] from the {{uv|Splatoon}} series, with various male and female designs from the original ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'', was the first character confirmed to appear in the game as a new playable fighter in the base roster. [[Ridley]] (with [[Meta Ridley]] as an alternate costume) from the {{uv|Metroid}} series and [[Daisy]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series were confirmed to be playable during [[E3]] 2018. [[Simon Belmont]] and his descendent [[Richter Belmont|Richter]] from the {{uv|Castlevania}} series were announced as the game's first third-party newcomers in the August 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct]]. [[King K. Rool]] from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series, [[Dark Samus]] from the {{uv|Metroid}} series, and [[Chrom]] from the {{uv|Fire Emblem}} series were all confirmed to be a playable newcomers as well during the same Nintendo Direct. [[Isabelle]] from the {{uv|Animal Crossing}} series, who previously appeared in ''Smash 4'' as an [[Assist Trophy]], makes her playable debut as the second ''Animal Crossing'' fighter. Finally, an [[Incineroar]] from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Sun & Moon}}'' and [[Ken]] from the {{uv|Street Fighter}} series joins as the title's last base roster newcomers. | ||
In addition, most full [[clones]] and one semi-clone are now labeled as "Echo Fighters" and are marked with an epsilon (ε) next to their fighter numbers, which they share with the characters they are based on. Returning characters [[Lucina]] and [[Dark Pit]] are given this title (as they are Echo Fighters of [[Marth]] and [[Pit]], respectively), while new characters [[Princess Daisy]], Richter, [[Chrom]], [[Dark Samus]] and [[Ken Masters]] are Echo Fighters of [[Princess Peach|Peach]], Simon, [[Roy]], [[Samus]] and [[Ryu]], respectively. Aside from an option allowing these characters to be displayed on the same slot as their counterpart on the [[character selection screen]] exclusively during [[Vs. Mode]], [[Tourney]], [[Custom Smash]], [[Super Sudden Death]] and [[Quickplay]], there is no special distinction between most of them in-game and the name is used mostly for marketing purposes. | In addition, most full [[clones]] and one semi-clone are now labeled as "Echo Fighters" and are marked with an epsilon (ε) next to their fighter numbers, which they share with the characters they are based on. Returning characters [[Lucina]] and [[Dark Pit]] are given this title (as they are Echo Fighters of [[Marth]] and [[Pit]], respectively), while new characters [[Princess Daisy]], Richter, [[Chrom]], [[Dark Samus]] and [[Ken Masters]] are Echo Fighters of [[Princess Peach|Peach]], Simon, [[Roy]], [[Samus]] and [[Ryu]], respectively. Aside from an option allowing these characters to be displayed on the same slot as their counterpart on the [[character selection screen]] exclusively during [[Vs. Mode]], [[Tourney]], [[Custom Smash]], [[Super Sudden Death]] and [[Quickplay]], there is no special distinction between most of them in-game and the name is used mostly for marketing purposes. | ||
Twelve (or thirteen) characters were added to the game from January 2019 to October 2021 via downloadable content. The first of these, a [[Piranha Plant]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series, was released as an early purchase bonus DLC character. An additional five newcomers were added in Fighters Pass Vol. 1: [[Joker]] from the {{uv|Persona}} series, an amalgamation of several [[Hero]]es from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series, [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] from [[Banjo-Kazooie (universe)|their namesake series]] (counting as one character), [[Terry Bogard]] from the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series, and [[Byleth]] from {{uv|Fire Emblem|Fire Emblem: Three Houses}}. Following this, an additional six (or seven) characters were added in Fighters Pass Vol. 2: [[Min Min]] from {{uv|ARMS}}, [[Steve]] from the {{uv|Minecraft}} series, [[Sephiroth]], arch-nemesis of [[Cloud Strife]], [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]] from {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles|Xenoblade Chronicles 2}} (counting as one or two characters), [[Kazuya Mishima]] from the {{uv|Tekken}} series and [[Sora]] from the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series. | |||
As in ''Smash 4'', further "characters" exist as alternate costumes for preexisting characters. In this game, fourteen characters have such costumes: [[Alph]] is accessible as a playable character via [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]]'s [[alternate costume]]s; the seven [[Koopalings]] are available as playable characters via [[Bowser Jr.]]'s alternate costumes; one of [[Pichu]]'s costumes depicts the specific "Spiky-eared" variant; [[Alex]], a [[Zombie]] and an [[Enderman]] appear as Steve's alternate costumes; Pokémon Trainer, [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]] and Byleth each have opposite-gendered variants as alternate costumes; [[Pikachu]] possesses both an opposite-gendered variant and a costume depicting the specific "Cosplay" Pikachu variant; each of [[Villager]]'s and Inkling's costumes represent different customization options for the character, including gender; the Hero has three other protagonists from across the ''Dragon Quest'' series as palette swaps; and the [[Ice Climbers]] swap the playable Ice Climber from Popo to Nana in half of their alternate costumes. Additionally, the [[Mii Fighter]]s have alternate gender options depending on the created Mii used for them. However, none of these characters are treated separately in-game. | As in ''Smash 4'', further "characters" exist as alternate costumes for preexisting characters. In this game, fourteen characters have such costumes: [[Alph]] is accessible as a playable character via [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]]'s [[alternate costume]]s; the seven [[Koopalings]] are available as playable characters via [[Bowser Jr.]]'s alternate costumes; one of [[Pichu]]'s costumes depicts the specific "Spiky-eared" variant; [[Alex]], a [[Zombie]] and an [[Enderman]] appear as Steve's alternate costumes; Pokémon Trainer, [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]] and Byleth each have opposite-gendered variants as alternate costumes; [[Pikachu]] possesses both an opposite-gendered variant and a costume depicting the specific "Cosplay" Pikachu variant; each of [[Villager]]'s and Inkling's costumes represent different customization options for the character, including gender; the Hero has three other protagonists from across the ''Dragon Quest'' series as palette swaps; and the [[Ice Climbers]] swap the playable Ice Climber from Popo to Nana in half of their alternate costumes. Additionally, the [[Mii Fighter]]s have alternate gender options depending on the created Mii used for them. However, none of these characters are treated separately in-game. | ||
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During [[The Game Awards]] 2018, a trailer for what seemed like {{uv|Persona}} ''5'' played, only to be a surprise announcement for {{SSBU|Joker}} as Challenger Pack 1 for the Fighters Pass. Reggie Fils-Aimé then took the stage to confirm that all DLC characters will be new to the series and some will be unexpected picks. Joker received a proper trailer on April 16th, 2019, which revealed the stage [[Mementos]], 11 music tracks, a DLC spirit board, several Mii Fighter costumes, and a collection of updates as part of version 3.0.0, including [[Stage Builder]] and [[Video Editor]], which would be released the following day. During [[E3]] 2019, {{SSBU|Hero}} from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series was revealed for release in the summer; {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} from the from {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series were later revealed in the same presentation for a fall release. On July 30, 2019, Sakurai himself held a presentation for Hero titled [[Mr. Sakurai Presents]], which would be held for every future fighter. This presentation showcased [[Yggdrasil's Altar]], 8 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, new [[amiibo]], and other updates for version 4.0.0, which would be released later that day. There were considerations to include [[Slime]] from {{uv|Dragon Quest}} had [[Square Enix]] not allowed the team to use [[Hero]].<ref>https://www.siliconera.com/2019/09/26/masahiro-sakurai-and-yuji-horii-discuss-smash-ultimates-hero-dlc-director-philosophy-and-more/</ref> Eight ''Dragon Quest'' heroes were considered as alternate costumes, but only four were finalized due to time constraints.<ref>https://www.siliconera.com/2019/09/26/masahiro-sakurai-and-yuji-horii-discuss-smash-ultimates-hero-dlc-director-philosophy-and-more/</ref> A presentation for Banjo & Kazooie was aired following the September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct. The presentation revealed a release date of that day, [[Spiral Mountain]], 10 music tracks (11 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, Mii costumes, new amiibo, and other updates for version 5.0.0 like [[Home-Run Contest]]. That same Nintendo Direct also revealed {{SSBU|Terry}} from the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series in addition to further DLC fighters beyond the Fighters Pass. Terry later received a presentation on November 6th, 2019, which showcased [[King of Fighters Stadium]], 50 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, amiibo, and other updates for version 6.0.0, released the same day. A presentation for the fighter included in Challenger Pack 5 was announced on January 14, 2020, for a premiere date on the 16th. The fighter was revealed to be {{SSBU|Byleth}} from {{uv|Fire Emblem}}:''Three Houses'', who would be released on January 28th, alongside [[Garreg Mach Monastery]], 11 music tracks (12 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, and Mii costumes. The presentation also fully revealed Fighters Pass Vol. 2, which would feature six fighters, once again selected by Nintendo, in addition to stages, music tracks, and spirits. | During [[The Game Awards]] 2018, a trailer for what seemed like {{uv|Persona}} ''5'' played, only to be a surprise announcement for {{SSBU|Joker}} as Challenger Pack 1 for the Fighters Pass. Reggie Fils-Aimé then took the stage to confirm that all DLC characters will be new to the series and some will be unexpected picks. Joker received a proper trailer on April 16th, 2019, which revealed the stage [[Mementos]], 11 music tracks, a DLC spirit board, several Mii Fighter costumes, and a collection of updates as part of version 3.0.0, including [[Stage Builder]] and [[Video Editor]], which would be released the following day. During [[E3]] 2019, {{SSBU|Hero}} from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series was revealed for release in the summer, with several different iterations of Hero across different ''Dragon Quest'' games as alts; {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} from the from {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series were later revealed in the same presentation for a fall release. On July 30, 2019, Sakurai himself held a presentation for Hero titled [[Mr. Sakurai Presents]], which would be held for every future fighter. This presentation showcased [[Yggdrasil's Altar]], 8 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, new [[amiibo]], and other updates for version 4.0.0, which would be released later that day. There were considerations to include [[Slime]] from {{uv|Dragon Quest}} had [[Square Enix]] not allowed the team to use [[Hero]].<ref>https://www.siliconera.com/2019/09/26/masahiro-sakurai-and-yuji-horii-discuss-smash-ultimates-hero-dlc-director-philosophy-and-more/</ref> Eight ''Dragon Quest'' heroes were considered as alternate costumes, but only four were finalized due to time constraints.<ref>https://www.siliconera.com/2019/09/26/masahiro-sakurai-and-yuji-horii-discuss-smash-ultimates-hero-dlc-director-philosophy-and-more/</ref> A presentation for Banjo & Kazooie was aired following the September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct. The presentation revealed a release date of that day, [[Spiral Mountain]], 10 music tracks (11 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, Mii costumes, new amiibo, and other updates for version 5.0.0 like [[Home-Run Contest]]. That same Nintendo Direct also revealed {{SSBU|Terry}} from the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series in addition to further DLC fighters beyond the Fighters Pass. Terry later received a presentation on November 6th, 2019, which showcased [[King of Fighters Stadium]], 50 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, amiibo, and other updates for version 6.0.0, released the same day. A presentation for the fighter included in Challenger Pack 5 was announced on January 14, 2020, for a premiere date on the 16th. The fighter was revealed to be {{SSBU|Byleth}} from {{uv|Fire Emblem}}:''Three Houses'', who would be released on January 28th, alongside [[Garreg Mach Monastery]], 11 music tracks (12 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, and Mii costumes. The presentation also fully revealed Fighters Pass Vol. 2, which would feature six fighters, once again selected by Nintendo, in addition to stages, music tracks, and spirits. | ||
Development for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was heavily affected by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] starting March 2020, forcing the developers to work remotely.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXudgEHF78M|title="Sora's Work-From-Home Strategies [Grab Bag]" - YouTube}}</ref> The first fighter for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was revealed to be a character from {{uv|ARMS}} on March 26th, 2020 during a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRf4zyEvG4 Nintendo Direct Mini]. This character was revealed to be {{SSBU|Min Min}} during a ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' on June 22nd, 2020, which also revealed a release date of June 29th, [[Spring Stadium]], 18 music tracks, a new spirit board, new amiibo, and other updates for version 8.0.0 like [[Rematch]]. Version 8.1.0 would have a surprise release on August 4th, 2020, and include several updates, most notably the introduction of [[Small Battlefield]]. A mystery presentation was announced for September 30th, 2020, and premiered on October 1st, which revealed {{SSBU|Steve}} from {{uv|Minecraft}} and a proper Mr. Sakurai Presents on October 3rd. The full presentation revealed a release date of October 13th, [[Minecraft World]], 7 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and new amiibo. According to Daniel Kaplan, former Production Director for ''Minecraft'', negotiations between [[Mojang Studios]] and Nintendo had begun somewhere during 2014/2015, during the period when ''SSB4'' post-content development was ongoing<ref>https://twitter.com/Kappische/status/1311756854847041543</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Kappische/status/1311774160650199043</ref>, though said negotiations went nowhere until 2020, as {{SSBU|Steve}} would join the roster as DLC. As Sakurai explained, developing Steve required immense work, having to readjust every stage to allow Steve to use his [[Mine / Craft / Create Block|Create Block]] move.<ref>https://youtu.be/TaDhtEcX1TM?t=250</ref> The Game Awards 2020 revealed {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series as a playable fighter, with further details revealed in a ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' on December 17, 2020; this presentation revealed a release date of December 22nd, [[Northern Cave]], 9 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and the [[Sephiroth Challenge]], which was a limited-time boss battle that allowed players to receive Sephiroth as early as the day of the presentation. During the February 17th, 2021 Nintendo Direct, {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} from {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} ''2'' were revealed as a 2-in-1 fighter. A presentation premiered on March 4th and revealed a release date of that day, [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]], 16 music tracks, a new spirit board, and Mii costumes. During E3 2021, {{SSBU|Kazuya}} from the {{uv|Tekken}} series was announced as a playable fighter. A separate presentation premiered on June 28th, 2021, and revealed a release date of June 29th, [[Mishima Dojo]], 39 music tracks (40 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Burning Town}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and new amiibo. Sakurai confirmed during this presentation that Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is the last planned Fighters Pass for the game. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was originally going to only come with five fighters, but thanks to a chance encounter with a [[Disney]] representative and for the reason of being the most-voted character from the [[Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot]], {{SSBU|Sora}} from the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series was added to Fighters Pass Vol. 2 as an additional fighter.<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1450855082203901954</ref> The September 23rd, 2021 Nintendo Direct announced a special presentation for the final fighter, which premiered on October 5th and revealed Sora. In the same presentation, Sakurai confirmed that Sora was the actual winner of the Fighter Ballot, aligning with the statement that {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} won among "realizable and negotiable characters". Sora was released on October 18th, alongside [[Hollow Bastion]], 9 music tracks (10 if save data for ''Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory'' is present on the player's [[Nintendo Switch]]), a new spirit board, and Mii costumes, with new amiibo planned for the future. After a final update that applied character balance changes and amiibo support, active development has reportedly ceased. | Development for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was heavily affected by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] starting March 2020, forcing the developers to work remotely.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXudgEHF78M|title="Sora's Work-From-Home Strategies [Grab Bag]" - YouTube}}</ref> The first fighter for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was revealed to be a character from {{uv|ARMS}} on March 26th, 2020 during a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRf4zyEvG4 Nintendo Direct Mini]. This character was revealed to be {{SSBU|Min Min}} during a ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' on June 22nd, 2020, which also revealed a release date of June 29th, [[Spring Stadium]], 18 music tracks, a new spirit board, new amiibo, and other updates for version 8.0.0 like [[Rematch]]. Version 8.1.0 would have a surprise release on August 4th, 2020, and include several updates, most notably the introduction of [[Small Battlefield]]. A mystery presentation was announced for September 30th, 2020, and premiered on October 1st, which revealed {{SSBU|Steve}} from {{uv|Minecraft}} and a proper Mr. Sakurai Presents on October 3rd. The full presentation revealed a release date of October 13th, [[Minecraft World]], 7 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and new amiibo. According to Daniel Kaplan, former Production Director for ''Minecraft'', negotiations between [[Mojang Studios]] and Nintendo had begun somewhere during 2014/2015, during the period when ''SSB4'' post-content development was ongoing<ref>https://twitter.com/Kappische/status/1311756854847041543</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Kappische/status/1311774160650199043</ref>, though said negotiations went nowhere until 2020, as {{SSBU|Steve}} would join the roster as DLC. As Sakurai explained, developing Steve required immense work, having to readjust every stage to allow Steve to use his [[Mine / Craft / Create Block|Create Block]] move.<ref>https://youtu.be/TaDhtEcX1TM?t=250</ref> The Game Awards 2020 revealed {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series as a playable fighter, with further details revealed in a ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' on December 17, 2020; this presentation revealed a release date of December 22nd, [[Northern Cave]], 9 music tracks, a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and the [[Sephiroth Challenge]], which was a limited-time boss battle that allowed players to receive Sephiroth as early as the day of the presentation. During the February 17th, 2021 Nintendo Direct, {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} from {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} ''2'' were revealed as a 2-in-1 fighter. A presentation premiered on March 4th and revealed a release date of that day, [[Cloud Sea of Alrest]], 16 music tracks, a new spirit board, and Mii costumes. During E3 2021, {{SSBU|Kazuya}} from the {{uv|Tekken}} series was announced as a playable fighter. A separate presentation premiered on June 28th, 2021, and revealed a release date of June 29th, [[Mishima Dojo]], 39 music tracks (40 if ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Burning Town}}'' is counted), a new spirit board, Mii costumes, and new amiibo. Sakurai confirmed during this presentation that Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is the last planned Fighters Pass for the game. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was originally going to only come with five fighters, but thanks to a chance encounter with a [[Disney]] representative and for the reason of being the most-voted character from the [[Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot]], {{SSBU|Sora}} from the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series was added to Fighters Pass Vol. 2 as an additional fighter.<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1450855082203901954</ref> The September 23rd, 2021 Nintendo Direct announced a special presentation for the final fighter, which premiered on October 5th and revealed Sora. In the same presentation, Sakurai confirmed that Sora was the actual winner of the Fighter Ballot, aligning with the statement that {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} won among "realizable and negotiable characters". Sora was released on October 18th, alongside [[Hollow Bastion]], 9 music tracks (10 if save data for ''Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory'' is present on the player's [[Nintendo Switch]]), a new spirit board, and Mii costumes, with new amiibo planned for the future. After a final update that applied character balance changes and amiibo support, active development has reportedly ceased. | ||
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''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' received universal critical acclaim from both critics and the audience, with several critics calling it the best installment in the series. They praised its large amount of content and fine-tuning of existing ''Smash'' gameplay elements, although its online mode received criticism. It was estimated that the game sold over 5 million copies worldwide within three days of release, making it the fastest selling Switch game (at the time). | ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' received universal critical acclaim from both critics and the audience, with several critics calling it the best installment in the series. They praised its large amount of content and fine-tuning of existing ''Smash'' gameplay elements, although its online mode received criticism. It was estimated that the game sold over 5 million copies worldwide within three days of release, making it the fastest selling Switch game (at the time). | ||
The game has sold 12.08 million units as of December 31st, 2018, marking it as the fastest-selling Nintendo game in history (at the time).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2019/01/31/super-smash-bros-ultimate-is-the-fastest-selling-nintendo-game-ever/|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever}}</ref> In March 2019, that number reached 13.81 million, surpassing the total number of sales for the Wii U console in just 4 months. Since then, that number has reached | The game has sold 12.08 million units as of December 31st, 2018, marking it as the fastest-selling Nintendo game in history (at the time).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2019/01/31/super-smash-bros-ultimate-is-the-fastest-selling-nintendo-game-ever/|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever}}</ref> In March 2019, that number reached 13.81 million, surpassing the total number of sales for the Wii U console in just 4 months. Since then, that number has reached 35.14 million units as of September 30, 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html|title=IR Information:Top Selling Title Sales Unit|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=2021-05-30}}</ref>, making it the best selling game in the series and the third best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, and also making it the best selling fighting game of all time (previously held by ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' with 13.32 million copies). If all versions of a game are to be counted as a single entry, it would still be the best selling fighting game of all time (previously held by the combined sales of all versions of ''[[Street Fighter]] II'' with 15.5 million copies.)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/04/super-smash-bros-ultimate-is-the-best-selling-fighting-game-ever/|title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is The Best Selling Fighting Game Ever|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2020-11-14}}</ref> This success led to the game being displayed as one of the "Key Titles" in the Nintendo Switch section of the Nintendo Museum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtT75FM8zHM&t=1557|title=【◯◯◯万円!?】店のもの全部下さいって言ったら超大変なことになった…【ニンテンドーミュージアム】|publisher=YouTube|author=HikakinTV|date=October 2, 2024|accessdate=October 8, 2024|language=ja}}</ref> | ||
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' currently holds an aggregate review score of 93 out of 100 on Metacritic,<ref name=metacritic></ref> tying it with ''[[Brawl]]'' as the highest-rated game in the series on the website, and held a score of 92.17% on GameRankings prior to its shutdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/switch/234547-super-smash-bros-ultimate/index.html|title=GameRankings}}</ref> | ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' currently holds an aggregate review score of 93 out of 100 on Metacritic,<ref name=metacritic></ref> tying it with ''[[Brawl]]'' as the highest-rated game in the series on the website, and held a score of 92.17% on GameRankings prior to its shutdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/switch/234547-super-smash-bros-ultimate/index.html|title=GameRankings}}</ref> | ||