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*'''''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''''' (2014) is the first instance of the series releasing two separate versions of the game for different platforms on the 3DS and [[Wii U]], and there are content differences between versions such as stages. New franchises that have been confirmed to have primary representation are {{uv|Animal Crossing}}, the {{uv|Wii Fit}} line of fitness hardware and software, {{uv|Punch-Out!!}}, Monolift Soft's [[Xenoblade (universe)|''Xenoblade'' series]], the well-known NES classic, [[Duck Hunt (universe)|''Duck Hunt'']], the third-party [[Mega Man (universe)|''Mega Man'' franchise by Capcom]], and the third-party [[Pac-Man (universe)|''Pac-Man'' franchise by Namco]]. Furthermore, the [[Mii]] avatars that became available for use in Nintendo hardware and software since 2006 are playable as characters. After the game's release, additional downloadable content became available and brought back Mewtwo and Roy from ''Melee'' as well as re-adding Lucas after he initially failed to make the roster. In addition, three more third-party franchises joined the series including [[Street Fighter (universe)|Capcom's ''Street Fighter'']], [[Bayonetta (universe)|SEGA & Platinum Games' ''Bayonetta'']] and in a move that shocked the gaming industry, [[Final Fantasy (universe)|Square Enix's mascot series, ''Final Fantasy'']]. The 3DS version was released on September 13, 2014 (Japan), October 2, 2014 (Germany (stores only)), October 3, 2014 (Americas and Europe), and October 4, 2014 (Australia), while the Wii U version released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, November 28, 2014 in Europe, November 29, 2014 in Australia, and December 6, 2014 in Japan. | *'''''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''''' (2014) is the first instance of the series releasing two separate versions of the game for different platforms on the 3DS and [[Wii U]], and there are content differences between versions such as stages. New franchises that have been confirmed to have primary representation are {{uv|Animal Crossing}}, the {{uv|Wii Fit}} line of fitness hardware and software, {{uv|Punch-Out!!}}, Monolift Soft's [[Xenoblade (universe)|''Xenoblade'' series]], the well-known NES classic, [[Duck Hunt (universe)|''Duck Hunt'']], the third-party [[Mega Man (universe)|''Mega Man'' franchise by Capcom]], and the third-party [[Pac-Man (universe)|''Pac-Man'' franchise by Namco]]. Furthermore, the [[Mii]] avatars that became available for use in Nintendo hardware and software since 2006 are playable as characters. After the game's release, additional downloadable content became available and brought back Mewtwo and Roy from ''Melee'' as well as re-adding Lucas after he initially failed to make the roster. In addition, three more third-party franchises joined the series including [[Street Fighter (universe)|Capcom's ''Street Fighter'']], [[Bayonetta (universe)|SEGA & Platinum Games' ''Bayonetta'']] and in a move that shocked the gaming industry, [[Final Fantasy (universe)|Square Enix's mascot series, ''Final Fantasy'']]. The 3DS version was released on September 13, 2014 (Japan), October 2, 2014 (Germany (stores only)), October 3, 2014 (Americas and Europe), and October 4, 2014 (Australia), while the Wii U version released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, November 28, 2014 in Europe, November 29, 2014 in Australia, and December 6, 2014 in Japan. | ||
*'''''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''''' (2018) is an upcoming title for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. This game will feature all previous veterans and also added the {{uv|Splatoon}} and [[Castlevania (universe)| Konami's ''Castlevania'']] universes to the list of universes with playable characters including for the first time ever in any Nintendo game, [[Ridley]] from the ''Metroid'' series and for the first time after a decade-long absence, [[King K. Rool]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series and Isabelle- who previously appeared in the last game as an Assist Trophy- from ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' as playable fighters. In addition, fighters who were previously known as clones were now given the new official name of ''echo'' fighters with ''Mario'''s [[Princess Daisy]] announced to be a new echo of [[Peach]]. Later additions include [[Chrom]] from ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' and fellow ''Metroid'' villain, [[Dark Samus]]. The game launches worldwide on December 7, 2018. | *'''''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''''' (2018) is an upcoming title for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. This game will feature all previous veterans and also added the {{uv|Splatoon}} and [[Castlevania (universe)| Konami's ''Castlevania'']] universes to the list of universes with playable characters including for the first time ever in any Nintendo game, [[Ridley]] from the ''Metroid'' series and for the first time after a decade-long absence, [[King K. Rool]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series and [[Isabelle]]- who previously appeared in the last game as an Assist Trophy- from ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' as playable fighters. In addition, fighters who were previously known as clones were now given the new official name of ''echo'' fighters with ''Mario'''s [[Princess Daisy]] announced to be a new echo of [[Peach]]. Later additions include [[Chrom]] from ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' and fellow ''Metroid'' villain, [[Dark Samus]]. The game launches worldwide on December 7, 2018. | ||
On a side note, it has never been revealed who exactly the titular Smash Brothers are. | On a side note, it has never been revealed who exactly the titular Smash Brothers are. | ||