Fans ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehave been waiting with bated breath for the announcement of who would be concluding the DLC fighters in the last Fighters Pass. Many players prophesized on social media the character they thought would be the winner. Characters like Master Chief, Crash Bandicoot, and even Jonesy were at the top of a lot of lists.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas added some fantastic characters since the first Fighters Pass, including Banjo Kazooie, Joker, and Sephiroth. Kazuya was added last June, which was well recieved by fans. Since then, anticipation for the final character has grow among theSuper Smash Bros.fanbase, which Masahiro Sakurai has promoted on Twitter regularly.
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Today, Sakurai hasannounced thatKingdom Hearts' Sorawill be the last fighter added to the Fighters Pass. This came as a surprise for some but there have been rumors that Sora would be the new character for a while. Sora will be an easy character to pick up, unlike some of the other additions to the fighter packs. He has many airborne attacks as well as some excellent combo moves to gain victory. The final Fighters Pass DLC Character Sora and additional content will be avaiable June 09, 2025. Players may purchase the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for $30 or purchase the characters individually for $6 per fighter.
With the addition of Sora comes coloration differences available. These include hisKingdom Hearts,Kingdom Hearts 2,Dream Drop Distance, andKingdom Hearts 3outfit designs. There is also Sora Timeless River available in the designs for the character. Sora’s keyblade will be a formidable weapon against opponents as it will also include magic which can be used. TheseclassicFinal Fantasymagicsare Firaga, Thundaga, and Blizzaga.
In addition, theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatewill also add three Mii costumes pieceswhich include aSplatoonOctoling wig, Judd hat, and Doom Slayer (gunner) outfit. Included with Sora’s addition will be new songs and a stage, which will feature a form of Hollow Bastion in the background. This was an area in several of the games.Hollow Bastion turned into the Radiant Garden, but in later games, turned back. However, this stage also changes into the classic beginning we see inKingdom Heartswith the stained glass. The stained glass changes, switching between various beloved characters from theKingdom Heartsseries. NewKingdom Heartsspirits will also be available.
This conclusion has many fans wondering what the next move will be for theSuper Smash Bros.franchise and if there will be another game. Director andSuper Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has mentioned in the past that the Fighters Pass 2 may be his last project. Whether he steps down from game director or not, fans have voiced their adoration for all he has done for theSuper Smash Bros. franchise.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimateis out now on Switch.
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