"Don't Stop Smash Now" (A Farewell Tribute to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

It has been one crazy ride. From the announcement of a new Smash game for Switch, to the conclusion of the biggest video game crossover in history, Ultimate seldom disappointed. This was a Smash game for the fans, not just of Nintendo, but gaming as a whole. We have Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy, Steve from Minecraft, and so much more. Seeing all these gaming icons together in one game is unreal. And seeing as this might be the last Smash game that Sakurai ever creates, I wanted to give Ultimate one final sendoff. It's hard to believe this is the end, and I'm sure we all have one wish on our minds that sadly will not come true for a long while:
"Don't stop smash now."
Thank you for this incredible experience, Nintendo. Thank you, Sakurai. And goodbye, Smash Ultimate.
#ThankYouSakurai #SmashBrosUltimate
P.S. (Yes, I am aware that Terry's and Piranha Plant's trailers are absent, but I wanted to focus on the purely CGI-animated trailers. PP and Terry's trailers used in-game assets, and I deemed them too visually different than the other trailers to reasonably put them anywhere. My apologies -- they still hold a special place in this game and I hope their absence didn't make it seem like they don't. Anyways, thank you for enjoying my edit, I am so touched and happy to see how many people have found this and have relived precious memories through it. Thank you all so, so much! :D)
(ALL FOOTAGE AND MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.)

[@Thundeenuggies]

watching this reminded me just how impactful ultimate was for me. I got ultimate 1 month after it released for my birthday from my big sister (who sadly passed months later) i was so excited cause i also finally got a switch at the same time from my parents, I only owned a wii at the time so i never got to experience smash 4 so getting ultimate the entirety of smash 4 roster was also all new to me. Ultimate not only got me through all the world problems but also just alot of personal problems at home, I was living with my grandparents so after my birthday finished up me and my cousin set up the switch and prepared to play smash ultimate for the first time after playing brawl for so many years. I remember looking up the fastest method of unlocking characters so we could get our mains snake and luigi and remember spending almost an hour closing out the game, reopening it, sding in a match, and getting the next unlock instantly since u could do that prepatch to unlock everyone. I dont know when but at some point i fell out of smash bros only coming back to play a few games with new dlc characters as of rn i have a total of 2000 hours alot of those hours come from 2019 and halfway through 2020. Although not my favorite game of all time Ultimate has a very special place in my heart, It was givin to me by someone close to my heart, it brought me and my family closer together, it calmed me down when stressed or depressed, and it in general gave me a permanent hype factor thinking of characters i want in the game and creating my own move lists. If you've read this far, Thank you. Ultimate is a game that will permanently sit in my heart and i will forever hold dear to me. ❤️Thank you sakurai❤️ Edit: this is about 2ish minutes after writing this but i dont plan to look back at any of the replys, I want to leave this video for good in hope that years down the line when the next smash game is announced i can come back here for abit of nostalgia and think about everything ultimate did right, knowing that whatever game is next it cant get any better. Ultimate is peak.

[@BusyNest]

Thank you so much for sharing this - I am so glad my video could even just remind people of their experience with the game and everything surrounding it. Smash as a series has also affected me extremely, ever since I was a little girl. And so many others, as well. It's hard to remember that sometimes, but reading this comment really hit.. again, thank you for watching my video, I'm happy to have given people a good sendoff to one of the biggest Nintendo games ever created. :)

[@piey9269]

Sorry to hear that of you sister rip

[@Angry_Jetpack]

Sister sad. I’m scared to ask what happened because I’m sure you don’t want to talk about it. All I can say is I hope you are doing ok now.

[@nonameyet5539]

thats deep man.i hope youre okay now.and deepest regards for your sister.

[@gibraltar4841]

I smell bad

[@Aftermath779]

“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.”- Freddie Mercury

[@2am17]

he was correct

[@ralebcaineri8664]

At least he wasn't just a memory...

[@Andawsone5555]

Ahhhhhhhh I get it… Sephiroth

[@Yellowboat26]

Pin dis man.

[@lunosol8914]

You mean Albert Einstein right he's the original who sang it

[@johnsimental4011]

I love how Sora's reveal is dispersed throughout the video, like someone is watching the last reveal while reminiscing on the other character reveals.

[@RelatvityUnset]

I didn’t notice that until you pointed it out! That’s some amazing detail!

[@tss3393]

I loved how Sora was super-imposed over the EVERYONE IS HERE reveal. That idea really came full circle with him.

[@fruitsnackbandit4987]

JP IS THAT YOU??!!!

[@susiehaltmann3342]

I love going back to the reveal trailers and seeing everyone lose their shit

[@docdonutz8168]

“Endgame is the most ambitious crossover in history” said no smash fan ever. #ThankYouSakurai

[@linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812]

Well it’s not a crossover it’s made up of marvel characters and all the movies led up to it

[@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569]

@@linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812 THANK YOU Infinity War was never a crossover because all of the characters in it canonically exist in the same universe. I always found it mildly annoying whenever someone would call it a crossover when it's really just a merging of many different plots.

[@mustardyboi4187]

@@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569 It's a crossover by definition, and while yes Smash Ultimate has done something unprecedented in gaming history, don't devalue that Marvel studios did something unprecedented for cinema. It's like saying Smash 64 and Melee aren't crossovers because they're all Nintendo IP's. Having them exist in the same universe doesn't make it any less of a cross over.

[@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569]

@@mustardyboi4187 It's not like saying Smash 64 and Melee aren't crossovers because being a Nintendo IP doesn't mean that the characters canonically exist in the same universe. Link and Mario have never interacted in any setting in any of their games. You're basically saying that I thought that a crossover like Predator being in Mortal Kombat wasn't a crossover because they're owned by the same company. Oh and by the way, Endgame was ass. Introducing time travel into an already complex plot is the easiest way to ruin it. If Endgame was the end of the MCU then I'd be alright with it because it did feel pretty good as a conclusion, but the fact that they're continuing the MCU with the OG 4 Avengers being unrecognizable leaves a bad taste in my mouth and just feels like a cash grab to me. I can't see any way that they can make Marvel movies as interesting as Infinity War or Endgame which means that it can only go down from here

[@m3gamix20]

Endgame isn't a crossove if the characters are in the same universe

[@josepablovargasguzman1315]

"dont stop me" and kazuya just throwing everyone off the cliff is the funniest shit ever

[@carmenuwu5957]

This, this deserves more fame than it has... The transitions, the music Simply epic

[@BusyNest]

Thank you so much ^u^

[@Cryptic_Diamond]

Agreed

[@cjstrikercbr3013]

800 Billion % Agreement! 😃👍

[@redhairbeta23]

Same

[@psychxvi]

I'd love to see this video get way more attention but that could make it get deleted and we'll never be able to see it ever again

[@Bearman851]

The don't stop me's when Kazuya was throwing everyone off the cliff was hilarious and then it transitioning to Sora was just amazing.

[@SaveDareDevil-Mx]

Don’t forget the epic persona 5 edit & the sora edit perfectly layered over parts of the end with everyone is here and stuff

[@Alex-gr4tk]

I hope smash doesn't die yet, although if this is the last installment, it's more than worthy.

[@KamenRiderRaiden]

The community's been calling it a fighting game for 20 years, trust me Alex, *_It aint goin nowhere_*

[@I_Eated_The_Soap]

it's not dying yet, but the next game will be 1 of 2 things: 1: a smash game nowhere near as impactful as this and maybe with (more than) a few cut characters 2: a port of ultimate with little to no additions apart from maybe 1 extra character. if we're really lucky (and i mean this is a 0.01% chance), 2 i want to say this wont be the case, but sakurai is a passionate man who had a great vision, whoever the next director is most likely won't be as passionate for this series as this man was

[@name2123]

@@I_Eated_The_Soap dude if the story mode for this game is this hype can't wait for the next one

[@spaceace9103]

@@I_Eated_The_Soap I disagree. I think roster size isn't that important but more about what you do with the characters you have. I think they could get a lot of mileage out of redesigning 64, and Brawl veterans

[@Dan-zl3ge]

@@I_Eated_The_Soap I would like the next Nintendo console to have a Smash collection with the first 5 Smash Games (Simular to Mario 3D Allstars) so that the next Smash game could wait for a while

[@fred_.henrique2230]

Everyone: sakurai its ok we dont need another Smash! Sakurai: dont stop me, dont stop me

I got emotional. This was a wonderful farewell. Thanks for this! And thank you Mr. Sakurai!

[@Savannah_Simpson]

You know it’s not going away where right? You can play it whenever you want.

[@codysonic1]

Don't be sad that its over. Be happy happy it happened

[@crabtank9039]

@@Savannah_Simpson it's the last game of the series

[@TMathiaS]

Chorei com esse vídeo coelho ;^;

[@GhostKunShinka]

@@crabtank9039 no its not

[@TCNick3]

HAHA THIS IS HEAT! I swear only Queen could capture the passion and intensity that Smash Bros represents with one song- amazingly well done

[@soulsilvergamer5225]

YOOOO he's here!

[@factualstatementbelow2891]

AYYYYY MY BOY

[@darvar911]

Sup when’s killing with every sheik move lol

[@dantheman15]

TCNick3, you're here!!!

[@OliveDolive]

Hi nick I've been your biggest fan for a year anyways, hi my how you doin.

[@BlinksAwakening]

Smash Bros. Ultimate: The Experience You just kinda had to be there.

[@ryothepinecone7092]

Smash is finally over with the release of the sora amiibo yesterday, what a great and crazy ride its been

[@SnowPuff776]

Seriously, though, don’t ask him for anything ever again, he needs to rest for all eternity #ThankYouSakurai

[@MeleeFox64]

So are you saying that sakurai needs to die?

[@sskjustin]

@@MeleeFox64 😳

[@undeadbatman9762]

@@MeleeFox64 Oops

[@KeeperofShadows-gd9bb]

@@MeleeFox64 No that is not what he is saying. He is saying that Sakurai deserves to live in comfort without stress or responsibility for the rest of his life.

[@MeleeFox64]

@@KeeperofShadows-gd9bb yea i know.

[@bennusmagnus5277]

Melee so far has outlived its home consoles three successors, and I have a feeling Ultimate will do the same. Let's go.

[@crazyfire9470]

I am surprised melee is still going when we have ultimate.

[@skunthundler]

@@crazyfire9470 They play wildly differently and it's got 20 years of legacy on it's name. Unless the next smash completely changes the formula, I'd imagine this game will go the way of Brawl and 4.

[@Smfsableye]

@@skunthundler Unless they drastically cut the roster, which could very well happen.

[@gaboguitarrist]

you better believe ultimate is gonna be 4ever

[@skunthundler]

@@Smfsableye Even then, I'd imagine people would still choose the next game over this one if the gameplay is just a static improvement over ultimate.

[@Gallettt]

wow its really been 3 years 3 amazing years

[@4D0LF0]

Jajaj que onda paa

[@Cuchicho06]

que haces aqui? xd

[@4D0LF0]

@@Cuchicho06 jajaj somos los 2 únicos seres que lo encontramos

[@wai7020]

​@@4D0LF0ahora somos 3

[@4D0LF0]

@@wai7020 seee papaaa

[@hedgethewedge]

I'll never forget when Ultimate came out. I remember some of my friends told me that Banjo was coming to the game, and I thought it was real, but he didn't, but when he did, I actually cried. I grew up with both Smash and Banjo, so that was a dream come true. This series will go on to be the biggest video game crossover ever, and Sora, just, I don't even know much I was crying about that one. This series, is just, beautiful. I will never forget what Masahiro Sakurai and HAL. Laboratory have done. While this series is over, it will never be forgotten. Thank you Sakurai, for everything you have done, what you have graced America, Japan, Europe, and many other countries. We will never forget the impact you had, all those reveals, all the hype, all the fun, everything, you and your series will never be forgotten. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. If Nintendo never approved some random fighting game with their mascots, this would never have happend, and while Nintendo may not be the best company, it's nice to know that they approved what would become this. Just, thank you. This has been a wonderful series, spanning over 2 decades, this has been amazing. We will never forget you. Thank you.

[@MercuryA2000]

I still remember that night. I got it that night and made the decision I wasn't going to bed until I beat WoL. I got to the world of dark, my mom had already left for work and the sun had long since risen when I tapped out. I think I had end of semester tests and projects due the next week, but that's what I pulled an all nighter for. This series has so many good memories. I remember playing the heck out of the demo on my 3DS until I could beat the level 9 CPU. I remember sitting there spamming what I'm pretty sure was pit's side special back in brawl because none of us knew what we were doing and a reflector with a hit box was broken. I remember countless days when I would call my brother and we'd sit there for literal hours just playing online with each other. I remember spending pretty much every day in college sitting around a TV someone would bring in just playing smash. This series got me into several other games that have become favorites. This series fueled my creativity as a kid, walking around with my buddy imagining us in smash long before miis were a thing. This series made use of several 3DS warrantees and has some of my favorite memories from growing up. Thank you again Sakurai. For creating a masterpiece.

[@KurffyOriginal]

as someone who's edited videos for years, I gotta say, This was excellently done

[@Brandonishere]

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY ARMS???

[@Brandonishere]

Hahaha hi Kruffy

[@jamesmonorow574]

Hello Kruffy

[@KurffyOriginal]

@@jamesmonorow574 ?

[@KurffyOriginal]

@@Brandonishere what?

[@WeeAddy]

I was expecting a bunch of clips put together, but I wasn't expecting such smashing edits, timing, and thematic scenes to the music. Excellent job.

[@wefo4833]

Haha smashing

[@CrazyNavajo007]

@@wefo4833 *Nigel Thornberry intensifies*

[@TheNOPEland]

2:10 i don't like the implication of calling donkey kong a sex machine

[@JosiahRobert14]

[expand dong intensifies]

[@zakfett92]

Be careful. He'll shower you with coconut cream pie...

[@byronvonedmund]

Yeah, that title belongs to Chrom after all

[@DragonBorne1991]

It's scary how this song fits so perfectly with this tribute...

[@SorceressRose]

It's honestly very depressing that Ultimate's Lifelight has finally gone out. Like remember when it was first announced and you get really excited and you wanted it badly? I remember that experience. I remember being so hyped by gameplay of World of Light being shown off and all the little things that you seen, but you had to wait to play. Gosh, then I remember waiting outside for the midnight release that Gamestop was doing, the first one I went to, it was really cold, but gosh, it was so worth it. Honestly, I still can't believe it's been 2 years since this game was released and it's something you wished would last forever. But Sakurai needs a vacation and I really hope he gets a long one!

[@TheHeroWTF]

He might be retiring from making games soon.

[@blockclockgamez7643]

Sakurai is a legend. He managed to get Kazuya and Banjo Kazooie in the same game. Epic.

[@gamer-jm6my]

Haha idk bout all that but I remember seeing the switch ads for the first time. My mom was yelling me to come see she was excited. I remember thinking I'm never getting ahold of one. Fast foward a few years ish not sure the span I got one and smash. Though I did not get to see smash anouncments and all that before release. And I got to see some of the dlc anouncments still witch was so cool!

[@walter9243]

Almost 3 years Actually.

[@KJetixsSuccessor]

It hasn’t gone out, it’s transformed and evolved from fire into a brighter light.

[@murphexe]

I cannot believe how well the beginning works. "I'm a shooting star" Star glint as Fox flies in "Passing by like Lady (idk lol)" literally Isabelle just passing by. "There's no stopping me" as Pit presses on pass Ridley at high speeds "200 Degrees" as Charizard flies by "Traveling at the speed of light" As Captain Falcon careens towards the blast zone "Super sonic man out of you" Sonic is literally right there. It's like it was planned.

[@CrazyNavajo007]

"Passing by like Lady Godiva," referring to an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who rode on horseback naked to persuade her husband, the Earl of Mercia, not to tax the townspeople so heavily.

[@lavaburritos3767]

Also they did 200 degrees with Inceniroar

[@jase276]

Yeah... it's called editing, dude, yes it was planned

[@murphexe]

@@jase276 It's actually barely edited from the original ad.

[@aci6737]

There was also "defying the laws gravity" while people are literally floating in slo mo

Love it

[@kingofdurp3108]

2:15 this part of the song perfectly matches with Inceniroar's entrance :o

[@Sgt-Wolf]

Mario: "who the hell a put this on?" Link: "it's on random" Samus: "for fucks sake"

[@constrictedconstitution6451]

Mario: "Okay Darkhon, it's time at the bar!"

[@wallymeatson4430]

Underrated

[@Andawsone5555]

Kirby: don’t stop the music now ;)

[@zelectrode3337]

Wait, is that from Shaun of the Dead? That's one of my favorite movies!

[@kingomingo9424]

Mario: “let’s go to the hotel, have lots of spaghetti and wait for this all to blow over”

[@tonjolley6422]

Man, I wish Etika could have been here for this. I come back to this video and get fired with emotions, both cheerful and sad. Remember to have yourselves a damn good one.

[@ColorWheelHero]

I must thank Sakurai and the Smash team for giving me thousands of hours of enjoyment from Ultimate. Smash is one of my favorites series, and seeing all these characters from all sorts of games and companies is jarring, but is so sick. They have created something that I hope they're proud of. I hope Sakurai and the Smash team get a nice, long break, they deserve it BIG TIME

[@ralamations2061]

I love the fact that it never shows Soras splashscreen because if it did it would mark the end of ultimate, amazing video.

[@donovanjones2794]

I love how this was a continuation of the other meme and it still fits perfectly amazing job

[@zoopermanna569]

"Dont't cry because its over, smile because it happened" - Dr Seuss

[@emilykern2268]

Fantastic editing. The overlays. The syncs with the song (one of my favorites of all time). The cuts that transitioned SO well. You deserve to get at least a million views.

[@PoxieRoxie_]

*you deserve a billion views

[@BusyNest]

Aw shucks, thank you guys :>

[@passtheplushy]

I like how there's not like a single frame of Terry besides the mural, that's hilarious

[@TimBagels]

Who? KoF what's that?

[@debgon1727]

I watched the video twice to find a Terry frame (cause he's my main), and then I realized he was the only character that didn't have a cinematic reveal, it was really funny afterwards

[@laughingjoke2933]

Joker, and plant also I think! Edit: Found plant in the trophies standing still and Joker near the end on the uhhh screen of him twirling before the ult logo! I just missed them on my first watch ig ;-;

[@joyconbulb3743]

I didn't see bayo

[@saiko_oro]

@@TimBagels Pretending to be ignorant isn't as cool as you think

[@theriddled214]

This game shown us that every franchise can come together. That's what makes us gamers

[@Savannah_Simpson]

A game with a bunch of characters from multiple games is what “makes us gamers”?…What?

[@franklinmjr1642]

@@Savannah_Simpson Yes.

[@Ka1butsu]

Ngl this made me cry, thanks for all the great memories Smash Ultimate! So many great things happened here, like Steve, Sora, Banjo, Ryu and Ken, Isabelle, and many others. This community, being the best one to me and all that Nintendo’s done for us. It just really makes me sad this hype is all ending, onto the next Smash I guess. It’s honestly hard for me to move on. Thank you, Sakurai ❤️

[@jamesnelson5618]

Agree onto the Next Smash this is it however We're Gonna get a Reboot of Super Smash Bros Next as Officially A Next game.

[@ElFreakinCid]

It'll probably be another few years before another Smash is announced, at least.

[@acepilot9333]

Wow. Well done man. Smash Ultimate has made lots of memories with me and the boys. We actually got up at 6am and took a train to the Smash Bros reveal at Nintendo NY. Right as we got to the door (First 3 people was my friend, me, and my other friend) person told us nobody else can come in or else the fire marshal would shut em down or something. We were very bummed but we stuck around and watched the steam on our phones. Not even kidding, the vibe that was there, a whole bunch of people who couldn't get in were having our own little smash ultimate party outside the building. Hearing the OMG YES SNAKE!!!! EVERYONE'S HERE!!!! was so unmatched. Anybody in the vicinity of the mob was automatically hyped. When it came out, we all hung out in my boy's garage so we can get hyped without waking up other people in the house. We had a pellet stove in there because it was freezing but we didn't care. So many memories. This video was really well done. You deserve all these likes and more. Sending good vibes brother.

[@TheNoteworthyDanny]

1:37 Freddie: “I wanna make a super Sonic man outta you!” Sonic: [instantly appears on-screen] This edit is brilliant.

[@ShadeShake]

Damn someone beat me to it, enjoy the undeserved likes.

[@monkebird7716]

2:22 also when incineroar comes in its on the 200 degrees part Also at 3:07

[@TheNoteworthyDanny]

@@monkebird7716 LOL ye !!

[@Kerplunkk.]

@@ShadeShake just cause somebody commented something first doesn't mean its undeserved

[@thatminer7174]

+ when falcon gets pinched it said travelling at the speed of light

[@treddox5880]

Seeing Snake, the very first 3rd party character, and Sora (for all intents and purposes the very last one) at the same time while seeing “Everyone Is Here”… Dude, that got me…

[@y4rdkat]

That shot actually ended my existence

[@frankhunter8703]

It's hit me hard too snake was like a dream to me when he was announced and Sora being the final character was Soo perfect. Couldn't have done much better imo anyway.

[@aderose]

I highly doubt it’s gonna be the last game. This game makes way too much money for Nintendo

[@thund3r94]

@@aderose yea but who knows if Sakuri (I think that’s how you spell his name) is gonna be a director

[@aderose]

@@thund3r94 if not him Nintendo will get someone else. Smash ain’t over.

[@ntndrk8649]

This video truly makes me thankful for Sakuri and the entirety of the smash community. This is more than a franchise to me, more than a fighting game. It's a celebration of gaming in general. Smash bros has been a constant in my life for the past 6 years (yes it isn't alot but my first console I owned was the Wii U). Ever since that Christmas, I've been a non-stop smash bros fan. One of my favourite memories was with my mate, we were late for the bus from school but we were still watching the reveal trailer, and seeing Steve just made my entire week. Another memory is me and my sister, sitting on the sofa, watching E3 2019 and anxiously awaiting the Smash reveal at the end. When it was Banjo, I screamed of joy and she did too (even if she didn't know who he was. I think she wanted to share the excitement with me). All I can say is, thankyou Sakuri, for giving us one of the greatest games in history.

[@ridleyformk1244]

If you don't mind me asking, how's old your sister?

[@ntndrk8649]

@@ridleyformk1244 Why?

[@ridleyformk1244]

@@ntndrk8649 Because she didn't know who Banjo is but if you don't want to tell me that's fine.

[@ntndrk8649]

@@ridleyformk1244 She's younger than me, that's all I'm gonna say

[@ridleyformk1244]

@@ntndrk8649 okay

[@jadestep9624]

3:24 - I don't even play Dragon Quest, but dang this was my favorite part. PERFECTLY timed it and you picked you best scene for it. Seriously though, Super smash bros Ultimate updates may be over, but it sure was dand good while it lasted. It's still a miracle just how far the series has come since spring of 1999 on Nintendo 64 until now. Thank-you for putting this awesome tribute together.

[@flavoredchin]

I remember that muted trailer that everyone synced to this. I remember seeing Jokers reveal. I will remember Sora bringing one last bit of light to smash. This is definitely the peak of the Smash series, and I'm glad it turned out this way.

[@FoxerTails]

It really does come full circle with the original no music trailer that was released all those years back. Truly a beautiful edit you've done here and I'm honestly baffled as to why this hasn't blown up yet. Absolutely underated. Impeccable work!

[@NinjaPickle]

I remember that, I watched that trailer more times than I could count!

[@ElFreakinCid]

It did have music, actually, a piece of a really unsettling version of Lifelight.

[@FoxerTails]

@@ElFreakinCid I was specifically talking about the "More Fighters" version of the trailer and not the first reveal trailer we got of Smash. The "More Fighters" version went viral due to not having any music so people would add their own tracks and Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" fit ever so perfectly with the visuals. That's what I was referring to.

[@rosilinathedragon4382]

Damn, this is absolutely amazing. Thank you for everything Sakaurai. If you told me back in 2017 when the switch came out that every character from every game would return, Steve, Sepiroth and literally Sora would *all* feature in the same smash game, I would’ve laughed so hard Smash ultimate is such an amazing game, and the fact that it happened is one of, if not the greatest showcase of collaboration in the whole of gaming. Thank you Sakaurai. Thank you for everything.

[@jordandutra9029]

This video is awesome. Putting together both the “Don’t stop me now” Queen song and Super Smash Bros Ultimate was a great way to wrap up the game and the whole roster. Great work! 👍🏻

[@lajazziamacklin8418]

That was SOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! I mean OMG...I almost cried my heart out, because I know that this is the end of my all-time favorite childhood game: Super Smash Bros. I remember when I was younger, like ten or nine, I played the crap out of Super Smash Bros. 64, which was my first N64 game and I didn't even touch my other N64 games {Diddy Kong Racing, Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64 and Yoshi's Story} because I was so fascinated by the colors, stages and characters that Smash Bros. had. I've seen each and every commercial and I remember all of them by heart. Growing up with this legendary series, from beginning to end, was a VERY WILD and LOOOOOONG rollercoaster ride for me. I've met all kinds of fascinating, wonderful and colorful characters and it's all thanks to Sakurai and his team at Nintendo for making that happen. Smash Bros. has taught me a lot about myself that I didn't even know about and I'm happy it did. Plus thanks to Sakurai and Nintendo, they introduced me to legendary villain, Sephiroth and the FF series back in December 2020 and now I'm a huge fan of the franchise as well as the one-winged fallen angel. It was thanks to them that I finally found my true forever main in Sephiroth, ditching Persona 5's Joker, Dark Pit, Falco and Blue Yoshi for good. And the coolest part is that Sora was revealed on October 5th right after my birthday on October 4th, so I get two presents in one: Sephiroth in December 2020 as a Christmas present and now Sora from KH in October 2021 as a birthday present. When I discovered that Sakurai picked October 5th for Sora's reveal, I swear I was in shock and hyperventilating, because October 5th was right after October 4th.

[@NeoKev366]

nice

[@lajazziamacklin8418]

@@NeoKev366 Thanks!

[@vorpalszn5505]

sora's reveal was also right before my birthday on october 6th!

[@lajazziamacklin8418]

@@vorpalszn5505 Wow! That's amazing! Happy late birthday to you!

[@CHEESEPUFF_7]

Why is this more hype than most reveal trailers? It's so well edited as well

[@stoopybutt1085]

I just realized the brawl intro is one of the layer's of footage shown at 3:12

[@rocklobster4459]

This honestly brought a tear to my eye. Mr. Sakurai would be very pleased

[@mattsplain]

I will shamelessly say that this made cry

[@undeadbatman9762]

No shame in that bro.

[@doctabyte5370]

Same

[@cha_michaelmf_1504]

This is a really good tribute to Smash Ultimate. Editing is great, blending of all the trailers are awesome, and I forgot how well the “More Fighters” trailer goes with every song in existence lol. Underrated as hell and I’m looking forward to seeing edits!

[@BusyNest]

Thank you so much! :>

[@fuckingfrick2557]

Wait is smash ultimate ending or what I’m lost?????

[@cha_michaelmf_1504]

@@fuckingfrick2557 Not confirmed, but Ultimate feels like it’s the last one. There’s no way you can top this unless you bring everyone back in a port AND THEN add a few extra fighters and bonus content. But that’s not likely to happen and it was already so hard for Sakurai and the devs to bring everyone back. This is the biggest Smash game and I doubt they’ll make another one.

[@ElFreakinCid]

@@cha_michaelmf_1504 Why does it matter whether the next one "tops" this or not? They're not going to end a money-printing series the moment it hits the best it's ever been, and if the next one has to cut characters, that's totally fine because we'll still have this.

[@uhoh2663]

2:05 that transition tho...

[@sky_of_stars3283]

This was so well made. I'm crying guys, for real. It makes u relive everything and the whole thing was so well synced with the music

[@BusyNest]

I'm glad I was able to touch you in such a profound way!

[@alexchugames799]

Y'know, I think Smash is the greatest game in all history, not in figthing series, but games in general, think about, it's a game where you can play as Minecraft Steve, Kirby or Sonic, on an Animal Crossing Village or Pokemon Stadium, while Megalovania is on the background, like, wow, Sakurai has done so much for us, like, he brought us a GODDAMN Disney character, this is just magical. Damn I'm gonna miss Smash so much

[@beneciotheperson]

I don't think it's going to end permanently though

[@gimmiemilkplz]

Who's to say you're going to miss it? It's right here. And it's not going anywhere 🥲

[@yukonyeti6296]

@@gimmiemilkplz I know. People acting like it's gone is ludicrous.

[@per4lesi542]

I mean I get your point and if you meant the greatest achieving game in history then that’s my bad but if you truly said it’s the “greatest game in history” then I unfortunately have to heavily disagree with you for two reasons 1 this game has accomplished a lot yes but a game lacks more than just amazing crossovers and cool features great games usually have an amazing story and insane detail, smash is a very fun party game but besides some cool side games and online it’s not one that should be compared to the type of games I previously mentioned. And secondly nothing can really ever be the greatest game in history the same thing applies with sports you can’t say “baseball is the greatest sport ever created” you can only have your preference and opinion. Overall smash is a great game and I wasn’t trying to attack you or belittle you btw I was just simply sharing this info, have a great day

[@alexchugames799]

@@per4lesi542 yeah guess you're right, it's just that I was very excited when I first saw the video hehe

[@Trashley652]

Pyra: I'm burning through the sky, 200 degrees that's why they call me Mrs. Fahrenheit! Mythra: I'm travellin at the speed of light! I wanna make a supersonic woman of you!

[@pkcryo]

Man during the direct Sakurai said that you can go from middle to high school in that time and I did. It was announced when I was in 8th grade and now I’m a senior. I remember freshmen year I was counting down the days to everyone, I even had some kind of timer saved on my school Chromebook. It was the reason why I got a switch which introduced me to some of my favorite games of all time. I went through high school with this game and now it’ll probably be time for college. Thank you Sakurai for quite literally changing my life

[@Chill-Vibes]

"THATS ALL WE NEEDED...........THATS ALL WE NEEDED" - from Etika Rest in piece, something so beautiful for this world.

[@gameriffy2458]

I saw another comment saying the same thing but the shot with sora and snake and everyone is here was perfect. Like it actually hit hard and i think u rlly nailed that lart

[@Iwearshrekcrocs]

2021 is the best year we'll probably get out of this, it was a great year, i hope we end it off even better than the start, this world has changed possibly a lot, and our things, our blessings, make us who we are...indeed thank you... Sakurai.. you will be the greatest game creator of all, thank you, Sakurai #thankyousakurai

[@BennyFire-fj3yn]

I truly can't put into words how perfect this is. The editing, song choice, pacing. All immaculate. Thank you for this.

[@mhmmhm2013]

I come back every year to watch this. It’s still such an amazing tribute video

[@TheDanksNewGroove]

3:03 the very first and very last third party Fighters. Perfection!

[@souptime23]

I legitimately teared up :’)

[@MarioMan20046]

I think we can all agree that this is not just a celebration of smash bros but a celebration of sakurais (sorry if I butchered that) legacy and a celebration of video games as a whole and we can't thank him enough for the most magical of experiences that he's given us for the past 23 years

[@KattoCattoKf]

Ok just amazing that's it just amazing the audio syncing is SO GOOD like Kirby's feet hitting the ground at the time the hold note ends is such good detail and in general all of the scenes that are related to the song and synced with it I love music especially when paired with video (I'm pretty sure almost everyone does) and seeing this much attention to detail is just so nice I love this and even tho I left the smash community like a year ago I saw my brother watching this and this still gives me feels amazing work With feels I mean like I'm happy about like how far smash has come and all the hype announcements and over what now? 80 characters

[@chancewrightva]

I remember playing the Original N64 game, how much fun I had playing it, Fighting Master hand for the first time. It was special. And look how far we've Come? So Many wonderful fighters that were demanded for YEARS finally got there time to shine, and characters that were removed over the years were brought back. From Sonic and Snake being added in Brawl, to Ridley up to Sora in ultimate. It's been quite a ride!

[@jamesnelson5618]

You mean Inking Boy/Girl Character up to Sora From Kingdom Hearts in Ultimate because smash ultimate first trailer begins in March 2018.

[@expnoob1988]

Very fitting you showed Donkey Kong for the "sex machine" lyric. After all he makes everyone EXPAND DONG.

[@BusyNest]

👀

[@serious_mood_rig7511]

Dude you cant just say something like that without warning I fucking choked on my water 🤣

[@snoot5726]

From reveal to release to all DLC characters announced and released this game has been a wild ride. I remember watching everything about the game and having ‘life light’ stuck in my head for months. The day I came home from school and got the game is something I remember fondly and the game didn’t disappoint. I love this game and like to remember all my online, single player, and in person multiplayer (mostly before or during school). Thank you Sakurai

[@sssspammywammy8319]

It's so beautiful. I've hade alot of fun being hype over smash ultimate with everyone. It's rare for a game to continue on giving the hype for 2 years. It feels like it was just yesterday when I first saw the first trailer for ultimate.

[@botanicallyaberry6406]

The clips and music fit together SO well I'm amazed The part at 2:48 in particular blew me away

[@bobthelonghairedboi5425]

Best...game...ever #thankyousakurai #sora4smash4life

[@Stephen_Steezy]

This was amazing! This song perfectly ties together Smash and what it means. It isn't just a celebration of gaming, it is a celebration of all of us and it will never truly be over. Seeing everyone together like this, was just so fun and made me feel light. Thank you for this.

[@vault5805]

I really love that you chose this song to be the farewell tribute, it brought back memories of getting excited for other games like PVZ GW2. I got to the point of crying while singing the song, looking at this fantastic game, knowing what it has given my life, and remembering all the memories it has given me. This game has given me so many more franchises to explore. I love this game and the community that came with. All of the tributes are a treat to watch and almost always cry to so thank you so much for taking the time to make this. And of course... Thank You SAKURAI!!!

[@oddlang687]

I love this game. Love that Sora is coming to Smash. Love seeing the amazing amount of work that Sakurai and his team have put into this game. Looking back and realizing just how big of a roster this game has is mind-blowing, never mind all the other features they put into the game. This tribute is amazing and I absolutely love it. It got me tearing up. Good job on the editing too!

[@CroqueNWO]

Once again: Sakurai and the smash team really are the ones to make dreams come true.

[@sodapoppyrocks5696]

I grew up around the time when people were making AMVs of Brawl and the subspace emissary. Watching this gave me so much nostalgia and reminded me just how much smash really meant to me and how much of my childhood it compiled. Thank you

[@shuichisaihope398]

This actually made me naturally tear up without me trying to cry, first time ever in my 18 years of life, absolutely amazing work on this video! Thank you for this video, thank you everyone for being on this more than 7 year journey, and thank you Sakurai!!!!!!!

[@joshscave1236]

I was losing it at Kazuya throwing the smash cast off the cliff so quickly on beat every time the lyrics say "don't stop me"

[@ChrisWrightReally]

THIS WAS AMAZING, YOU DID SO WELL. I just wish everyone has some fun of this game

[@die-sas7462]

This made me tear up, it feels so far from the Ultimate crossover, this made me remember Etika and so many people i have met through this time that feels like an era, THANK YOU MR. SAKURAI

[@arthurdunn4594]

This video made me cry real tears. I used to play Smash 4 with my friends all the time. The 6 of us formed a group when we were 13/14 and we stuck together through the last 2.5 years of high school. I was in the middle of sixth form when Ultimate came out and we were all so excited, I vividly remember opening my copy of ultimate and my switch on Christmas day that year and losing my actual shit like a 12 year old (I was 17). Me and that same friend group would still meet up frequently and play smash together every, single, time. It was our thing, it had been since the smash 4 days. Since the release of the game, so much has happened. I've grown so much as a person, I've been in an impossibly dark place, I met somebody incredibly special, good people have passed away. Due to personal reasons I had to cut most of that friend group off and I still dream of them sometimes. Watching this video reminded me of the incredible journey that Ultimate was, and just how far I've come since it's release. Thank you Sakurai for everything you gave us

[@banjo9158]

1:44 i loved this transition, so good.

[@yuzusodamachine]

The syncing of each reveal to the music is absolutely incredible, I can’t stop watching this. One of the best tribute edits to one of the best fighting games ever. You deserve more subscribers man, keep up the good work

[@sparkypikachu7776]

Very epic vid, and while the new characters may be over with, I'm sure people will still continue to play the game for a loooong time!

[@heyheyitsjae2475]

I finally managed to get a Switch and my hands on Smash around a week before Sora was added. Thanks to all the guides and tips I looked up for playing the game, this popped up in my recommended right away, and it looked interesting. I added it to my Watch Later, and nearly every day I'd scrool past it and think "It's about time I got 'round to that." I finally watched it. I was honestly expecting a song parody, but this is even better!

[@cc-vidsyt]

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” - some guy

[@Sillykids]

I honestly hope that they just continuously port this game instead of creating a new one, because I don't think it can really get much better than this. Ultimate truly deserves the title "Ultimate", and it is everything I have ever wanted a Smash game to be. Thank you for everything you have done for us, Sakurai!

[@ElFreakinCid]

There's still so much that can be done and you think it should just have this one game rereleased over and over from now on?

[@ElFreakinCid]

@donkey Kong country master Cause there's definitely no new characters, stages, bosses, franchise representation, music, game modes, etc. that could ever be added, right?

[@Bunz685]

this video made me cry in joy of how important nintendo really is to us 😢

[@Greenomb]

This is such a perfect encapsulation of ultimate's hype train. What a magical series of reveals to have been alive for.

[@mariomario820]

This is enough to make a grown man cry! And thats a OK!

[@jaydon__bmore0717]

When I tell you this is absolutely beautiful, I mean it

[@aricarmstead4408]

I'm late to the party so no one will see this. But I want to offer my thanks for this video. It gave me every emotion you can think of. Video games shaped me into who I am today, and I'm proud of that. I love all these characters. Every. Single. One

[@AlphaStoutland]

Now THAT was awesome. 😌

[@Charkid177]

This game has been such a big part of my childhood. It's what kept me going from seventh grade all the way through my sophomore year. Every day I woke up asking myself if today was gonna be the day the next fighter was revealed. Thank you for the hype, the game, and the memories. #Thankyousakurai

[@tinyt.w.i.m7291]

Despite no Terry, I find this edit more than acceptable. Really, good job.

[@mr_turtle09]

This hits me hard with nostalgia and just pure greatness.

[@bokoblin9968]

3:28 Oof, the Joker moment bro, God damn! 🔥🔥

[@stealthlock6634]

GOSH this video was hype. The editing, the transitions, the fitting lyrics like “I’m supersonic (Sonic on screen), I’m on a collision course (Hero collides with Marth), They call me Mr. Fahrenheit (Incineroar), just EVERYTHING

[@andreanarileyveronica7923]

of all the tributes, this is my fave. Grew up with mom BLASTING Queen on the radio, needed this!

[@gravityisnatural8977]

The very first trailer for Ultimate dropped while I was in 8th grade. The final direct went live at the beginning of my senior year of high school. Now I’m graduating next month. Nintendo has been a huge part of my life, and Smash bros is no exception. Ultimate alone helped me get into other video games that I now hold dear to my heart. Although I’ve never been interested in Kingdom Hearts, I couldn’t help but cheer and squeal out loud during the direct because I was so happy for all of the KH fans. I remember my Dad got me and my siblings this game on Christmas Eve 2018, and my brother and I spent winter break getting all of the characters. I spent summer 2019 playing the heck out of Ultimate while watching analysis vids, skits, meme compilations and comic dubs of it. I’ll never forget when I beat World of Light three days after my quarantine started in March 2020. To think that I spent my entire high school career following this game’s journey blows my mind. Playing Smash Ultimate and being in the fandom is definitely a highlight of the past four years for me. You’re done Sakurai. This game went out with a bang bigger then the one when the earth was created. Thank you for giving us what’s probably my favorite Nintendo game of all time.

[@sypheur27]

I love how the song says "I wanna make a super sonic man out of you" as sonic is being shown on the screen