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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]], 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]], 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.


A [[Piranha Plant]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series touches new ground as the first mob character in ''Smash'', and as an early purchase bonus DLC character, announced on November 1st, 2018, pre-released on January 29th, 2019 and fully released on February 1st, 2019. It was also confirmed that five more unique newcomers would be added as DLC by January 2020, all of whom are purchased in numbered 'Challenger Packs' that also contains a [[stage]] and several music tracks. These five Challenger Packs can be bought together as part of the [[Fighters Pass]]. For Fighters Pass Vol. 1, [[Joker]] from {{uv|Persona}} is part of Challenger Pack 1 (announced on December 6th, 2018, one day before ''Ultimate''{{'}}s release; released on April 17th, 2019), an amalgamation of several [[Hero]]es from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series is part of Challenger Pack 2 (announced on June 11th, 2019; released on July 30th, 2019), [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] from [[Banjo-Kazooie (universe)|their namesake series]] are part of Challenger Pack 3 (announced on June 11th, 2019; released on September 4th, 2019), {{uv|Fatal Fury}}’s [[Terry Bogard]] is part of Challenger Pack 4 (announced on September 4th, 2019; released on November 6th, 2019), and [[Byleth]] from {{uv|Fire Emblem}} is part of Challenger Pack 5 (announced on January 16th, 2020; released on January 28th, 2020).
A [[Piranha Plant]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series touches new ground as the first mob character in ''Smash'', and as an early purchase bonus DLC character, announced on November 1st, 2018, pre-released on January 29th, 2019 and fully released on February 1st, 2019. It was also confirmed that five more unique newcomers would be added as DLC by January 2020, all of whom are purchased in numbered 'Challenger Packs' that also contains a [[stage]] and several music tracks. These five Challenger Packs can be bought together as part of the [[Fighters Pass]]. For Fighters Pass Vol. 1, [[Joker]] from the {{uv|Persona}} series is part of Challenger Pack 1 (announced on December 6th, 2018, one day before ''Ultimate''{{'}}s release; released on April 17th, 2019), an amalgamation of several [[Hero]]es from the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series is part of Challenger Pack 2 (announced on June 11th, 2019; released on July 30th, 2019), [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] from [[Banjo-Kazooie (universe)|their namesake series]] are part of Challenger Pack 3 (announced on June 11th, 2019; released on September 4th, 2019), {{uv|Fatal Fury}}’s [[Terry Bogard]] is part of Challenger Pack 4 (announced on September 4th, 2019; released on November 6th, 2019), and [[Byleth]] from the {{uv|Fire Emblem}} series is part of Challenger Pack 5 (announced on January 16th, 2020; released on January 28th, 2020).


During the September 4th, 2019 Nintendo Direct, after revealing Terry, it was announced that even more DLC fighters beyond the five in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 was in development. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was fully revealed during the January 16th, 2020 [[Mr. Sakurai Presents|presentation]] revealing Byleth and includes 6 more Challenger Packs. Challenger Pack 6 includes [[Min Min]] from {{uv|ARMS}} (announced on March 26th, 2020; revealed on June 22nd, 2020; released on June 29th, 2020). Challenger Pack 7 includes [[Steve]] from the {{uv|Minecraft}} series (announced on October 1st, 2020; released on October 13th, 2020). Challenger Pack 8 includes [[Sephiroth]] from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series (announced on December 10th, 2020; pre-released on December 17th, 2020; fully released on December 22nd, 2020). Challenger Pack 9 includes [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]] from {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} (announced on February 17th, 2021; released on March 4th, 2021). Challenger Pack 10 includes [[Kazuya Mishima]] from the {{uv|Tekken}} series (announced on June 15th, 2021; released on June 29th, 2021). Challenger Pack 11 includes [[Sora]] from the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series (announced on October 5th, 2021; released on October 18th, 2021). No further DLC characters are planned to be released.
During the September 4th, 2019 Nintendo Direct, after revealing Terry, it was announced that even more DLC fighters beyond the five in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 was in development. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was fully revealed during the January 16th, 2020 [[Mr. Sakurai Presents|presentation]] revealing Byleth and includes 6 more Challenger Packs. Challenger Pack 6 includes [[Min Min]] from {{uv|ARMS}} (announced on March 26th, 2020; revealed on June 22nd, 2020; released on June 29th, 2020). Challenger Pack 7 includes [[Steve]] from the {{uv|Minecraft}} series (announced on October 1st, 2020; released on October 13th, 2020). Challenger Pack 8 includes [[Sephiroth]] from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series (announced on December 10th, 2020; pre-released on December 17th, 2020; fully released on December 22nd, 2020). Challenger Pack 9 includes [[Pyra]] and [[Mythra]] from the {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} series (announced on February 17th, 2021; released on March 4th, 2021). Challenger Pack 10 includes [[Kazuya Mishima]] from the {{uv|Tekken}} series (announced on June 15th, 2021; released on June 29th, 2021). Challenger Pack 11 includes [[Sora]] from the {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} series (announced on October 5th, 2021; released on October 18th, 2021). No further DLC characters are planned to be released.


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 [[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" Pichu 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 [[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" Pichu 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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