SmashWiki:Upcoming appearances tracker

For reference. My attempts at keeping track of which games' releases will warrant updates to character pages' "most recent appearance" data. I skipped listing anything that doesn't have a character template with such a row (e.g. Goomba). Others are free to use this as a reference or update it. I've also listed any game releases that will make updating the "most recent game" of the series necessary, in addition to those with characters we need to note.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age	7/11/2017	update Final Fantasy
Splatoon 2	7/21/2017	Inkling
Hey! Pikmin	7/28/2017	Olimar, Pikmin
Sonic Mania	8/15/2017	Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle	8/29/2017	Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Luigi, Boo, Chain Chomp
Metroid: Samus Returns	9/15/2017	Samus Aran, Metroid
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite	9/19/2017	Ryu, X, Zero
Pokkén Tournament DX	9/22/2017	Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Charizard, Lucario
Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV	9/??/2017	update Final Fantasy
Fire Emblem Warriors	Q3 2017	Chrom, Marth, Corrin
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions	10/6/2017	Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Koopalings, Yoshi, Toad, Birdo, Piranha Plant, Boo, Geno (assuming all M&L:SS content returns)
Super Mario Odyssey	10/27/2017	Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	11/17/2017	Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Lucario, Greninja
Sonic Forces	Q4 2017	Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Shadow the Hedgehog
Xenoblade Chronicles 2	Q4 2017	update Xenoblade
Metal Gear Survive	2017	update Metal Gear
Final Fantasy Explorers Force	2017	Cloud Strife
Yoshi (Nintendo Switch)	2018	Yoshi
Kirby (Switch)	2018	Kirby, Whispy Woods, Waddle Dee
Fire Emblem (mainline Switch game)	2018	update Fire Emblem
Monster Hunter: World	2018	Monster Hunter
Animal Crossing (mobile)	TBD	update Animal Crossing
Tekken X Street Fighter	TBD	Ryu
Metroid Prime 4	TBD	Samus Aran (presumably)
Final Fantasy VII Remake	TBD	Cloud Strife, Chocobo, Odin, Ifrit, Ramuh, Leviathan, Bahamut ZERO
Pokéland	TBD	Pikachu, Charizard
Fire Emblem Heroes	(out)	Black Knight possible addition

Eligible characters and entities

Due to using {{Infobox Character General}}:

Mario	Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Rosalina, Luma, Bowser Jr., Koopalings, Lakitu and Spinies, Waluigi, Chain Chomp, Banzai Bill, Shy Guy, Toad, Birdo, Piranha Plant, Princess Daisy, Boo, Sidestepper, Kamek, Nabbit, Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion), Geno
Yoshi	Yoshi, Fly Guy
Donkey Kong	Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, King K. Rool, DK Barrel, Zinger
The Legend of Zelda	Link, Princess Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, Young Link, Toon Link, Tingle, Midna, Skull Kid, Ghirahim, King Bulblin, Majora's Mask, Tetra, Kotake and Koume, Cucco
Metroid	Samus Aran, Zero Suit Samus, Metroid (creature), Mother Brain, Dark Samus, Kraid
Kirby	Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Knuckle Joe, Nightmare, Whispy Woods, Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo, Gordo
Star Fox	Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Wolf O'Donnell, Andross, Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, Leon Powalski, Panther Caroso, Krystal, ROB 64, Great Fox, Wolfen
Pokémon	Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Lucario, Greninja
F-Zero	Captain Falcon, Samurai Goroh
EarthBound	Ness, Lucas, Jeff, Starman (EarthBound), Ultimate Chimera, Flying Man
Ice Climber	Ice Climbers
Fire Emblem	Marth, Roy, Ike, Robin, Lucina, Corrin, Lyn, Black Knight, Chrom
Game & Watch	Mr. Game & Watch
Kid Icarus	Pit, Palutena, Dark Pit, Magnus, Phosphora, Viridi
Wario	Wario, Kat & Ana, Ashley, 5-Volt
Pikmin	Captain Olimar, Alph, Pikmin (species), Red Bulborb, Yellow Wollywog, Plasm Wraith, Peckish Aristocrab
R.O.B.	R.O.B.
Animal Crossing	Villager, Mr. Resetti, Isabelle, K.K. Slider, Tom Nook, Bus to the City, Timmy & Tommy
Punch-Out!!	Little Mac, Doc Louis
Wii Fit	Wii Fit Trainer, Wii Balance Board
Xenoblade	Shulk, Riki, Dunban, Fiora
Duck Hunt	Duck Hunt
Metal Gear	Solid Snake, Gray Fox, Otacon, Mei Ling, Colonel Roy Campbell
Sonic	Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna
Mega Man	Mega Man, Elec Man, Proto Man, X (Mega Man), Zero (Mega Man), MegaMan Volnutt, MegaMan.EXE, Star Force Mega Man, Energy Tank
Pac-Man	Pac-Man, Ghosts
Street Fighter	Ryu
Final Fantasy	Cloud Strife, Chocobo, Odin, Ifrit, Ramuh, Leviathan, Bahamut ZERO
Bayonetta	Bayonetta
Others	Mii, Starfy, Isaac, Infantry and Tanks, Barbara, Devil, Dr. Wright, Excitebike, Helirin, Jill, Ray MK III, Saki Amamiya, Nintendog, Fish, Takamaru, Color TV-Game 15, Dillon, Sablé Prince, Dr. Kawashima, Sheriff, Inkling, Heihachi Mishima, Jacky Bryant, Akira Yuki, Lloyd Irving, Monster Hunter, Gil
Super Smash Bros.	Sandbag, Ancient Minister, Giant Donkey Kong