Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 11.1.2018

Check out the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct before the game's launch featuring exciting new game info delivered by director Masahiro Sakurai.
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0:24 - Masahiro Sakurai Intro
0:54 - Echo fighter introduction: Ken
1:57 - Incineroar introduction
3:32 - Ken character info
4:52 - Incineroar character info
6:26 - Fighter Select Screen
6:58 - New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo
8:12 - Spirits introduction
16:55 - Local Wireless and Online Play
21:56 - Assist Trophies
24:58 - Other Features
29:09 - New Mii fighter outfits
30:15 - DLC Development - CONFIRMED
30:55 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Fighter's Pass
33:06 - Piranha Plant introduction
34:15 - Piranha Plant character info
35:06 - Piranha Plant amiibo
35:27 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate events
36:33 - World of Light cinematic
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[@linkjmc5683]

"The new Adventure mode is more about fun than story." *Proceeds to show the pilot to the Smash Bros. Anime*

[@CrusaderX20]

I know right (Just imagine piranha plant having an anime opening)

[@derekzoolander6623]

I cried at the end because they all died except kirby

[@Dr.Stein_]

YOOOO. U so right

[@Aego384]

@@CrusaderX20 Don't remind me of Piranha Plant.

[@charizanicoxd2122]

@@derekzoolander6623 Because Kirby is the best forever XD

[@akaia5035]

wii fit trainer getting one more rep in before she dies, what a legend

[@Viclis_]

the end of the world is not an excuse to stop getting gains

[@jacklyall1378]

Guydudeman? Skinny legend got me quakin

[@Sonic_the_Hedge-hog]

NEVER. skp leg day.._.i

[@achilles-_-9808]

A skinny legend to be exact

[@winschlati8033]

@@Viclis_ My coach in a nutshell

[@weaver7683]

Technically the first echo fighter was the second line in pong

[@kaik9503]

True XD

[@crisprat7117]

you're a damn genius Freezehelmet

[@Randomness2018]

Its circle from tic tac toe

[@weaver7683]

Randomness 2018 video games only you dum dum

[@Randomness2018]

@@weaver7683 damn

[@DretzorOffical]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="138">2:18</a> Ken: so you wanna fight fire with fire huh? Incineroar: EGG

[@Loopyboy447]

Incinerator loves his hard boiled egg.

[@ParaternalSkies64]

Can’t unhear egg now

[@TomahawkGaming-uh9ny]

High protein.

[@blakenapier3125]

Nana Popo Birdo Mach Rider Balloon Fighter Pauline Miles Prower Knuckles The Echidna Ivaeon Robotnik Alpfh & Goouiey can be in Super Smash Brothers as 80 Characters

[@brodiero-solar302]

SkyMewtwo64 Games same

[@Rricee]

I like how snake just stays in his box

[@edwardramasamadesiderio471]

It’d be neat if it was a decoy box, and Snake was the first to join Kirby.

[@_Armando_Rivera_]

I laughed so hard I woke up my roomates

[@buttery1010]

I noticed it too and hat too laugh, before starting to scream of terror and worry for the fighters again, who were basically turned into dust...by crazy hands... Wait wha-

[@raviolibirb8009]

Everybody : *tryna to not getting killed* Snake : i'll just stay in the box... don't mind me

[@TexelGuy]

Nice to see a comedic part in such an unsettling sight.

[@Kyara7]

Everyone's comparing Sakurai to Thanos, but, unlike Thanos, Sakurai kept his child alive.

[@Absane8]

O h. S h i t

[@futiffany8740]

Thanos: Pushes his daughter off a cliff in order to get the soul stone. Sakurai:Keep his son alive and give him a chance to save all the protagonists.

[@GaMastrr]

Does Masahiro Sakurai even have a kid?

[@GaMastrr]

I just realized you're talking about Kirby. Never mind.

[@Bimorpha]

Get you a man that can do both.

[@rupturedsky8885]

Why am I watching this I own this game

[@omar._.2117]

@Swanky Jay Toons pikachu

[@ryanramirez6314]

Sameee😅

[@Raddkann]

I should be asking myself this

[@LoekTheKing]

To reminisce the days right before Ultimate was released. :)

[@ck-1649]

Same

[@hamishskirka6626]

Sakurai in 2018: Don’t expect many newcomers this time around with DLC. Also Sakurai in 2019: We plan to make another Fighters Pass after the first one.

[@Matanumi]

He said this too the main core roster since everyone returned

[@chillplayer1234]

He didn’t say this though.

[@Valhalla05]

@@Matanumi With the new fighters pass, there will be 22 new fighters!

[@aggelosgeo6]

Also Sakurai in 2020: Steve

[@phantomblue2798]

*"We hope you weren't expecting too many new challengers."

[@buttsdisease2536]

I'm misty-eyed over Sakurai letting Kirby survive cuz he wasthe first character he ever made. He didn't want any harm to come to his son.

[@evanwarner3727]

Sidelines Guy Sakurai: Don’t talk to me or my son ever again!

[@yur1ck361]

Awesome detection... xD

[@chairarms]

saaaaame that really struck me deep

[@dthwsh9781]

Saaaaaaaame!

[@sugarkane1571]

Also we didn't see Ness or Lucas get wiped out. Yeah, they DID get wiped out, but they weren't there during the confrontation(prolly doing homework or somethin).

[@Krispy69]

E3 2018: EVERYONE IS HERE!! November 2018: EVERYONE IS DEAD!!

[@Shoe_e]

Lol

[@wii8236]

Just like my birthday party 🤣

[@bogdanserban3792]

Except Kirby and Pirahna plant.

[@azaanhussain6165]

lolll

[@joshuapinthiere4751]

421Frickit All my friends are dead

[@linda6794]

Sakurai: I'm not putting a Story Mode in Smash 4 because of leaks. Fanbase: That's dumb! Sakurai: Here is a brand new Story Mode Fanbase: That's cool! *leaks all cutscenes for story mode* Sakurai: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1908">31:48</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1912">31:52</a>

[@user-vp9ry3km2c]

2 weeks before realese

[@thecinnamonofasnickerdoodl2655]

Hooray

[@johnbagos598]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="141">2:21</a> Hey Incineroar what is Instagram's most liked post?

[@greyhoundman8389]

Quality comment

[@greyhoundman8389]

JoJo Gaming r/whoooosh

[@yesman402]

@JoJo Gaming yes

[@trip9196]

@JoJo Gaming the original comment was a joke and you tried to ruin it. Honestly I hate r/woooosh but you deserved it for ruining a comment.

[@trip9196]

@JoJo Gaming again, it was just a joke. Are you some kind of perfectionist, and can't take a joke? So r/woooosh, even though I hate that subreddit.

[@DavidX-fg9dv]

Of course Kirby survived, he's the first creation of Sakurai.

[@jonathanhyman4330]

Of course

[@YOSHBAG]

That’s the main reason he’s the only survivor

[@alanmizaelbarojas1042]

He saved the day at Brawl, and he also has defeated many godlike beings before.

[@zolrick_7]

Kirby is the best! Of course he survives! Unlike Snake XD

[@poorsoul8492]

kirby is a beast

[@frostycloud289]

-EVERYONE IS HERE- KIRBY IS HERE

[@surrenderfire6029]

ALL MIGHT: I AM HERE!

[@Loansome_]

EVERYONE IS DEAD

[@izanagi3badcontentorgood867]

True

[@max65694]

KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY THAT'S THE NAME YOU SHOULD KNOW, KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY HE'S THE STAR OF THE SHOW

[@TheFartsandCrapsShow]

Such a beautiful homage to HAL Laboratory and the late Iwata.

[@pewdiepiesubbot8672]

I remember watching when Piranha Plant got revealed, and I just told my friends in confusion, “They added a plant to Smash Bros.” One of my friends responded, “The plant from Plants vs. Zombies?”

[@yoshimina4551]

Who's here after the release?

[@robinabasdeoyunus5186]

Me

[@gloglo5768]

Possibly

[@benjaminschmitt1562]

Me

[@aquario2761]

Did you notice that incnaroar was wearing a hood in is reveal in 2:06

[@pacos6016]

I am

[@metr0nom314]

Snake hiding in his box was just priceless EDIT:woah 500 likes in 40 minutes

[@j.corbygaming]

Yup

[@futiffany8740]

Snake used withdrawn But it failed

[@kalmanta1824]

This has to become a meme.

[@falseprophet115]

@coolandcill81 you know what?... I can believe that... I want to believe that... I will believe that.

[@austinfox2715]

You tried Snake. You really did.

[@futiffany8740]

5/10,nice try, at least.

[@billmae6327]

Snake! SNNNAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKEEE

[@nacnud2115]

box

[@whydoieven3305]

Rip

[@cupf1sh]

Tbh, the inkling tried harder. Still, he really did try.

[@Aethelia]

Today, I learned that I've been saying Lakitu wrong for over 25 years.

[@coltonk.3086]

How did you say it?

[@Aethelia]

lah-KEE-too. Rather than LAH-kih-too

[@nicklopez6509]

Snake hiding in the box at the end only to evaporate still was the funniest thing I’ve seen all week 😂

[@theconductoresplin8092]

It was his labo shield

[@Mathematrix7]

Yeah like why tf did he do that?? 😂😂😂😂

[@taniamajumdet3555]

h

[@gogetaedogawa5534]

I know right😂😂😂

[@cassiebrenneman9673]

me irl

[@TenshiiNight]

Sonic slows down to try and help pikachu oh my heart

[@LARAUJO_0]

Shoulda went fast

[@nickpurcell8615]

Bryan Valdez time stamp

[@failedabortion2187]

King Peepa 37:34

[@charlotteam653]

That one really got me. :'(

[@SIG-AD]

@Daichi Zken' not really sonic is as fast as sound kirby on his warpstar is moving at or beyond light speed

[@jmesliao]

Thanos: Takes 2 hours to kill only half of the universe. Sakurai: kills 99.8% of the universe in under 30 seconds

[@hellointernet4467]

*Galeem

[@m11_loz]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="105">1:45</a> is a reference to EVO moment 37. That fight was beyond legendary.

[@Valhalla05]

Parry into the super?

[@elmaionesosexo]

@@Valhalla05 yes

[@DarshanBhambhani]

no it wasnt

[@elmaionesosexo]

@@DarshanBhambhani yes it is

[@aideenmahon7457]

It isn't

[@Exceed_HS]

Infinity War: Builds up main villain, then kills half the characters Smash Bros Ultimate: Shows main villain, Kills everyone anyway

[@herberine]

gamer117 Except Kirby

[@mlgfoxymangle3657]

YEP

[@dr.strangebat9397]

At least Thanos puts the heroes in fear........and was built up and wins!

[@xurany427]

gamer117 everyone is dead

[@mitchelskulas870]

Marvel: I had a crossover then killed off everyone but like 7 characters Nintendo: THAT'S NOTHING I HAD AN EVEN BIGGER CROSSOVER AND KILLED EVERYONE BUT KIRBY

[@2BAMaster9]

The craziest thing about this Direct is that the characters spoke

[@cannibalcris6875]

I know! I didn't expect voice acting. Majority of the cast was so quiet in Brawls subspace.

[@deezburr]

Resh-IX I know That was meh favorite part FOXES VOICE WAS LIIIT AS FU**

[@Zero-ip6ib]

It was really good too.

[@comradecat1922]

I took almost 20 years for them to say a word

[@jahlian9669]

@@cannibalcris6875 Yeah, which did suck, I hope they have cutscenses with voice acting and not just that cinematic.

[@R.E.C.2004]

Thank you Masahiro Sakurai… truly your legacy will live on as the man who did the impossible. Even bringing Sora to smash

[@mastergeneralfleetadmirals7251]

That wasn’t anything special he’s not even all that fun there are many more characters out there that need to be in smash

[@jamestiedge3290]

Me: What do you want for breakfast this morning Incineroar? Incineroar: Egg!

[@sauced-potato9159]

First trailer: Everyone is here! Last trailer: Everyone is dead!

[@hyddra8928]

First trailer: Everyone is here! Last trailer: Hey you guys like Kirby right?....

[@LurkrFrootWP]

First trailer: Everyone is here! Last trailer: I hope there are Kirby mains out there

[@MegaNancyLover]

Sauced-Potato Unoriginal

[@catherinestickels2591]

Probably for the best Walugi didn't get caught up in that

[@koopaperson101]

First trailer: Everyone is here! Last trailer: Jk, you thought

[@RockstarEddie-rk1rm]

It’s not a Smash game if the story mode doesn’t force you to play as Kirby

[@anone.mousse674]

Rockstar Eddie9000 The games are developed by HAL Laboratories, who tf did you expect?

[@treeko1377]

Being a Kirby Main, I am Happy that everyone is forced to play my boi

[@DaGalaxyBoy]

I think once you fight one of the dark characters, they are probably later unlocked to be playable for the rest of the story. Or you have to finish the whole story to do that.

[@anone.mousse674]

Galaxy boy I think that’s how it’ll be

[@Ok-kk8ei]

“You wanna play your main in the story? SIKE! You’re forced to play as this bottom tier guy whose name i dont even know! No refunds, goodbye forever!

[@Smasonmason1]

Sakurai: *Trophies were just too difficult to develop.* Also Sakurai: * makes a whole new gamemode.* Am I the only person who watches this video for nostalgia?

[@zadiaabdull9417]

Not really....

[@forbiddenkoolaid4269]

Plot Twist: Snake was Never in the box

[@thewho2820]

Ma Esther Ruiz he secretly came with Kirby 😂

[@momiamalvada1967]

@@CloudTheAngeloud no

[@bricefitzgerald8949]

Now that you mention it, a box spirit actually exists in the game...

[@Nintato]

EVERYONE IS D E A D !

[@rosejigglypuff76]

Nintato Except Kirby

[@aguynamedlynx6397]

THAT IS WHERE YOU ARE WRONG POYO

[@wills4579]

We were teased that people would die since the Ridley trailer but this was still unexpected!

[@tatarsauce6314]

I didn’t see a couple of fighters that died

[@aguynamedlynx6397]

itsguy 246 They probably did, just off screen

[@lost-moop]

Sakurai: Hey kid, what's your favorite mario character? Kid: Piranha Plant Sakurai: Got it

[@IsaacAutumn]

Kid: Waluigi! Sakurai: I don't care, have a plant instead! And we love him all the same

[@Robin-vf2lk]

Waluigi smash! START A PROTEST!

[@angelicamurillo8992]

Sakurai: what's your favorite Mario character Me:WALUIGI Sakurai:expect that one

[@carlosalonsolunarivera7381]

We get Piranha Plant, but no Geno

[@maritzamoreno5001]

Lmfao 😂😂😂

[@user-te2nu2mi4d]

Who are you maining In smash ultimate? *yes*

[@sonic_fan1255]

I'm maining "Random"

[@tigidoguedadjtema9165]

Omg me to his recovery is great and his fast I love random

[@bobthegodofmemes2249]

more like no

[@benjamincortes9409]

Egg

[@unknownbunny9888]

*Egg Salad eht*

[@2ds200]

One year ago today, Grinch believers had their hearts shattered as many of the leaked characters were deconfirmed as either spirits or assist trophies. With only Ken and Banjo-Kazooie as the only survivors.

[@chillplayer1234]

Maybe Geno too.

[@juanbriones5989]

@@chillplayer1234 not anymore

[@chillplayer1234]

@Glaciartest For now.

[@neypaz8054]

@@chillplayer1234 Just let it go. Geno won't be a playable character. Not in this game, at least

[@chillplayer1234]

@@neypaz8054 Maybe let it go of pessimism. You just rat off.

[@InklingCyan]

"Infinity War" The Biggest and Saddest crossover in the world (?) Sakurai: *Laughs*

[@vodka1]

My people are those who love Marvel and Nintendo

[@coryfice1881]

I don't feel so good Wario

[@I_Eated_The_Soap]

Sakurai: no, This IS Infinity War!

[@commonviewer2488]

Lost half your heroes, Marvel? Try losing all but one

[@jrcsmash2150]

World of Light>>>>>>>>>Infinity War

[@AdityaX2703]

*E V E R Y O N E I S D E A D*

[@wondershowzn]

...but Kirby

[@sheeep1]

Mr.Sakurai I don't feel so good

[@youandiforever]

Except Kirby!!!

[@beezbo8854]

My childhood!!!

[@YesNo-ru9yd]

Waluigi will resurect them all

[@leonskennedy6361]

R.I.P Mario 1999-2018 R.I.P Mega Man 2014-2018 R.I.P Luigi 1999-2018 R.I.P King Dedede 2008-2018 R.I.P Little Mac 2014-2018 R.I.P Ken 2018-2018

[@SUP3R__N0V4]

Ken wasn't even alive for an hour.

[@luisantifighter12]

Rip Everyone except Kirby 1999-2018

[@ParaternalSkies64]

Rip everyone except Kirby 1999-2018

[@ParaternalSkies64]

Oof

[@twiilit_]

R.I.P Everyone except for Kirby XXXX-2018 R.I.P Link 1999-2019 R.I.P Marth 2001-2019 R.I.P Meta Knight 2008-2019 R.I.P Duck Hunt Duo 2014-2019

[@MattAce70]

Wow! What a time that was to be alive as a Smash player. Good times... thanks a ton Masahiro Sakurai!

[@trollface7349]

They really committed to the killing everyone meme

[@blitzluigy5827]

Eric Zack I’d blame thanos

[@windy4566]

Mr. Sakurai I don’t feel so good

[@Kaijudomage]

Except Kirby cause he's OG HAL

[@Mono12322]

You dumb

[@CeeHoff]

Everyone is here, and everyone will die!..... Except Kirby.

[@snazzythings5817]

IS NO ONE GONNA TALK ABOUT THAT BEAUTIFUL SONG THAT JUST CAME OUT OF NO WHERE AND MY BOI KIRBY GONNA SAVE THE WORLD LIKE STOP BEING UNGRATEFUL AND SMELL THE ROSES

[@spy_spoon8355]

Snazzy Things I KNOW THAT SONG IS SO GOOOOOOD!!!!

[@kylegarcia1509]

It's kinda like brawl's

[@sighmon5640]

I KNOW IM SO PROUD OF HIM

[@hawaiiwhale7320]

I SAW KIRBS AND I THOUGHT NOOOOOO BUT THEN YASSSSS

[@FirstNameLastName-mn9sz]

Snazzy Things Wym stop being ungrateful? Personally I’m disappointed in the final character roster myself though. Still getting the game though

[@RubenYT]

FIVE MORE DAYS BOIS <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2337">38:57</a>

[@ohballs7813]

38:57 when you have school tomorrow

[@kaik9503]

3

[@RubenYT]

Derk Lord 2

[@kaik9503]

The days are going by so slow......

[@RubenYT]

Derk Lord yet so fast...

[@cameronlapage7386]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1356">22:36</a> Isaac appears as assist trophy. *cues remix of Felix's battle theme*

[@User13565jk]

Meanwhile Pirahana Plant is in smash! :D

[@windthugness]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1909">31:49</a> That wasn't in the script , it was a cry for help

[@MasterPpv]

windthugness I really, really hope he takes a long vacation after the DLC is done.

[@clutchmelon4587]

It's just so ominous. WILL he ever get to take a break? It's like that thing where someone doesn't want people to think something's a big deal, so they joke about it, but they are really dying inside.

[@gilramos5767]

@@MasterPpv "After the DLC is done" LMAO

[@maxgo111]

@@MasterPpv You've clearly never worked in Japan. No vacations

[@CheckUnderYou]

Many truths are said in jest

[@Dynavolt721]

*Shulk:* I went forward in time, to view alternate futures of the coming conflict. *Fox:* How many did you see? *Shulk:* 14,000,605. *Mario:* How many did we win? *Shulk:* ...One.

[@tylerlischuk90]

Lmao that’s actually funny

[@petergarcia1241]

I think the Gloved hands all snapped there fingers before everyone died XD

[@tylerlischuk90]

@peter yea

[@goldninjagaming9505]

Enough with Infinity War already. Funny though.

[@kaifairchild8497]

*Shulk looks over at Kirby, shakes his head in disappointment at their only hope*

[@arkel1703]

*Isabelle's Smash life in a nutshell* When you get invited to Smash, only to get incinerated by laser pointers

[@enigmat05]

Idk why I'm here, but here I'm

[@Ampharob]

First Smash Trailer: Everyone is here! Last Smash Trailer: Everyone is *dead* ... ... except Kirby

[@Jack-qe5qm]

Sakurais child survived

[@psi_fresh6121]

But where's ness

[@Alex-uq1el]

EVERYONE IS HERE Except Waluigi EVERYONE IS DEAD Except Kirby

[@PsychoGreen]

What a coincidence. . .

[@TheUltimateRare]

Wth man, Waluigi is here too! you can't play as him, but you still get to see him beat people up!

[@ZeilaRouge]

Sakurai looks so exhausted. I just wanna hug this man

[@Binfu-of-Hyrule]

Zeila Rouge / Negronumber1 we all want and he would have deserved it

[@AeroFlash15]

On the bright side, he's working normal hours now with forced days off.

[@blorgyschmorgy7556]

Anyone here after the Joker Reveal?

[@that1guy307]

I’m so mad that I dissed Spirits when this came out because I actually love this mode

[@queentv3175]

I love how Kirby always survives the destruction of man. Like he survived in subspace when everyone else turned to a trophy

[@Phoenix_Mode]

Technically King Dedede was the hero there. It was his buttons that revived them

[@KingGhidora97]

hes sakurai baby after all

[@sagnipthewizard1675]

also kirby is op

[@labreynth]

Surprised me at first too but then the I remembered that Kirby went through quite a bit in the anime

[@borjaarellano9966]

because he is bat. wait i mean BECAUSE HE IS BATMAN

[@spacelizbian3237]

Sakurai: Kill everyone Staff: Everyone? Sakurai: ....... not Kirby

[@Videogamer96_]

spacelizbian He will save the day, just like Brawl

[@kiwimellia8876]

Kirby's dealt with greater cosmic horrors than this

[@gamblegalaxy9160]

That is so True! 😂

[@TheGeckoNinja]

@@kiwimellia8876 he's covered wars, ya know

[@AlexRoseGames]

They choose kirby because he's the most easy character to play as a newbie. 5 jumps and an up B, floaty, easy moves to figure out like down B, able to absorb abilities and try out new moves.

[@bencarrington3743]

Coming back here after Pyra and Mythra got included

[@juanrodriguez9971]

x2

[@thegoldmario4879]

X3

[@MikolArts]

Colors weave into a spire of flame Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed Bear this torch against the cold of the night Search your soul and re-awaken the undying light! On that day, when the sky fell away Our world came to an end In our rise did a fading sunrise in the dark Glimmering shadows Silence froze in the spaces between Stretching out beyond time Rising up as the chorus of souls finds a force Flickering through the void! These little sparks cling onto life Everyone caught in the struggle And then the storms of change They fan the flames scattering ashes to the wind! Every soul contains a whisper of light Flaming, fading as it dwindles from sight No escape, no greater fate to be made! In the end the chains of time will not break Colors weave into a spire of flame Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed Bear this torch against the cold of the night Search your soul and re-awaken the undying light! As fate spins a thread without end New life draws it’s first breath Blossoming in a soil reclaimed from the past Where destiny holds fast! Here where we stand hand clenched in hand Everyone caught in the struggle This is the day we finally find A way stepping into our tomorrow! Every soul contains a whisper of light Growing louder as it calls to unite From the distance sings a chorus of souls Rising slowly stirring heat from the coals Colors weave into a spire of flame Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed Bear this torch against the cold of the night Light will guide you on your way to the Ultimate Fight! Every soul contains a whisper of light Growing louder as it calls to unite From the distance sings a chorus of souls Rising Slowly stirring heat from the coals _ Colors weave into a spire of flame Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed Bear this torch against the cold of the night Light will guide you on your way to the Ultimate Fight!

[@Sully_2345]

You killed a lot of time by madkingthe lyrics

[@herothecrow994]

... Wait, this comment was made like two weeks before the game was released... How did you get these lyrics early?

[@MikolArts]

@@herothecrow994 who knows

[@Random_dud31]

Is nobody going to talk about the fact that snake hid under a box to avoid the laser attack?

[@rocketmidbus6297]

He really think he would survived hiding in a BOX?!?!?!?!?

[@jlglink2350]

Random Dud3 don’t question the spy

[@TheAlphaTeamPlays]

Never underestimate the almighty box

[@MrRobotoYT]

Plot Twist: The box was a decoy, Snake is still alive.

[@mr_meow7627]

Snake,Snake! SNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!

[@SuperIsaiah]

"waluigi doesnt have enough iconic moves to be a fighter" Pirahna Plant: "hold my beer"

[@memerio1458]

This is one of the best comments I’ve ever read.

[@property3959]

Piranha Plant: Hold my seed

[@strifeturtle7124]

Yup :(

[@THEsauceboi6billion]

Piranha Plant: Hold these nuts.

[@pheunithpsychic-watertype9881]

Sakurai :"It can spit mud and fire. Ah-ha....ha-ha-ha"

[@flamingo56700]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2270">37:50</a> The entire fan base: OH WE ****ING GET IT SAKURAI

[@moxie9469]

god the nostalgia of watching this in the high schools library and bouncing up and down with excitement

[@dinissilva2675]

"Infinity War is the biggest crossover ever" Nintendo:"Hold my sake"

[@0tamay]

, baka gaijin

[@KinekaiNHFan]

Hold my tofu

[@kongchho]

I don't feel so good Mr. Sakurai...

[@knightshade2654]

>Sake Ah, I see that you are a man of culture, as well.

[@akfc.6978]

Dinis Silva Pretty Cure: No, hold MY Sake!

[@isaiahharrison6732]

Fans: We want Waluigi Sakurai: *P I R A N H A P L A N T*

[@SerenadedArk]

People harassed him to even add Waluigi, so, this joke character is better.

[@Renoht290]

Fans don't deserve Waluigi at this point. In any case, he might be a DLC character.

[@devanshouse5027]

@@Renoht290 walking...?

[@devanshouse5027]

Exactly!

[@HailNeatoBurrito]

@@SerenadedArk That was two people, I'm not about to harass Samurai over that, he's done a fine job.

[@lavistalimited4747]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="188">3:08</a> my money is on Villager

[@BonecrusherApologist]

Naw man King ROOL is top tier he gon smack all of em.

[@lavistalimited4747]

I'm convinced that Villager will win.

[@raemonn15]

Fast, precise footwork and quick punches, yeah Incineroar's gonna get rekt.

[@lavistalimited4747]

Also Villager has a watering can. And a new feature in Ultimate is that Charizard, Incineroar, Sonic and a couple of others take consistent damage from water.

[@user-vp9ry3km2c]

@@lavistalimited4747 and inkling

[@snivyboy168]

Sakurai is so sneaky... he put a small part of the Galeem boss theme before the game was even out... (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="474">7:54</a>) *stealth 100*

[@Matanumi]

Well it IS another remix of limelight... one of the better "boss theme" sounding ones

[@crazyalien3582]

Kirby saves the entirety of the Nintendo universe... *Part Two*

[@Blissplayer]

Makes sense bc it was his first character he made

[@extraterrestrial2429]

Kirby is boss :'3

[@EXTREMEbowser]

Kirby saves nintendo universe + other universes too.

[@TwoCubicTons]

Kirby is MVP

[@anomaly395]

As well as Namco, Capcom, Konami, Square Enix, etc.

[@neick120]

Thanos: So many souls died, only half of them are still alive. I did a wonderful job.. Sakurai: *Hold my Controller*

[@SuperSavageBros64]

THANOS fortnite dances on haters

[@red_astr0382]

You mean, Hold my Gauntlet...

[@thisislukas8951]

@@red_astr0382 wtf sakurai doesnt have gauntlet

[@itachimaster645]

But Thanos doesn't want everyone died, he isn't that evil...

[@colinhazel5140]

@@itachimaster645 Still Genocide tho

[@bluekirby_64]

Happy Birthday Galeem!

[@jordanmyles7248]

I’m so proud of you Sakurai!

[@novamarpo3]

We all are! :D

[@suburbanflower]

*Entire roster of 73 characters except Kirby: "I don't feel so good.."*

[@AwesomeGamer-om4hm]

suburbanflower I honestly believe that Mario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Link (BOTW), Samus, Pikachu, & Fox should survive along with Kirby in Story Mode & help him save the others.

[@aqualight1760]

They didn't even have time to say that it was almost instant

[@akalink77]

I don't feel so good Sakurai-san...

[@ender7278]

@@AwesomeGamer-om4hm I'm pretty sure the game let you pick one of the original roster.

[@AwesomeGamer-om4hm]

Ender But the trailer showed that only Kirby survived. Also, if it's possible to choose one survivor in Story Mode, I would pick Mario (he's my main in Smash Bros).

[@gonnaregretthis2926]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2297">38:17</a> the real reason Kirby survived was based off the fact he was Sakurai’s first creation.

[@irrelevoice]

In Brawl's story mode Kirby destroys the giant cannon thing and Dedede beats up Bowser. So yeah, he's a bit biased for his pink ball.

[@spark9189]

also infinite power

[@margaritoobispo4698]

I thought he was fast enough to go to the light world now it makes sense cause sonic was fast and he would been alive but he needed to turn super sonic Wich he didn't

[@margaritoobispo4698]

Wiat didn't kirby fought master hand and crazy hand

[@margaritoobispo4698]

@@sshumate4449 not infinite power but he is galaxy level power

[@Bundle_Exists]

What does this show us Sakurai loves us ... He loves us a lot Maybe too much

[@cirno8461]

I've felt so heartbroken that many people call him out as EA-like evil and stubborn all because they keep requesting him to put Shrek in the roster and still didn't happen like for years.

[@lordkaijux5262]

-I think he spoils us honestly.... Not that it's a bad thing.... maybe.-

[@anevennewmsfan2222]

Wow. It's been one year since this Nintendo Direct released. The hype back at the countdown that i won't forget.

[@robineis2140]

Marvel: I killed half of the characters in the movie Nintendo: hold my beer! *kills everyone except one*

[@doctoro.beluga8813]

Hold my Lon Lon Milk.

[@LurkrFrootWP]

First Trailer: Infinity War is the biggest crossover event! Nintendo: hold my beer Last Trailer: *this comment*

[@Beefster09]

#sakuraididnothingwrong

[@sempaigvd]

2 piranha plant

[@hgfffvgguu7077]

RIP Waluigi

[@user-fr3no4mh8z]

It felt so sad when Sakurai was like "I wonder if ill ever get to take a break" my heart broke a little

[@ABSupra]

He blink twice so he was asking for help

[@MrDemonfire117]

He's a glutton for punishment, he loves it.

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

Michael Asiamah He said it with a smile too. He really tried to make it lighthearted for us. This fanbase doesn't care and that's just sad....

[@melioras_pheonoraptor8936]

ElectroBlastLuigi what? They DO care. So many people have commented on how sakurai is overworking himself

[@swage.cheese7367]

Me too

[@ConnorTheHershySquirtGod]

What have you done with your August brother

[@StickMaster500]

One year of the Plant Gang

[@esso2259]

sakurai: kill them all game devs: all of them? sakurai: kill game devs: what about kirby? sakurai: sakurai: not kirby

[@spencerelliottspencere1792]

Yay, Kirby Lives‹D

[@jakelmoss2268]

@Dovahgatr He's more than you think, He's got maximum pink KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY'S THE ONE

[@JJ_R]

Ethan Carlow He comes right back at ya! He comes right back at ya!

[@sailorstarlights]

JJ R give it all that you’ve got ! take your very best shot !

[@lubbiewhitmire6953]

Sailor He’s aiming right back at ya for sure! Yeah!

[@MrWhoDare]

Best part was Snake just hiding under the box during the explosion. Like *that’s* going to help 😂

[@Pulowski]

it was a trick i bet the box was empty

[@novajohansson3194]

I died. So funny XD

[@TheCreatorF.M.]

r/therewasanatempt

[@user-oj3om6oz5n]

I was in the box.

[@EarnedAcrobat]

2 Years...Feels Longer...

[@EarnedAcrobat]

We Got so many great things in those 2 years

[@SebastianGMSFB]

It's been 5 years since the most WTF-character was ever added to Smash! And as of today, Piranha Plants on Parade is a real thing now! Love to see someone edit gameplay footage of Smash Ultimate by using the playable Piranha Plant to mimick that PPoP dance/song.

[@ikarainijirai]

That last 5 minute trailer killed more characters than Infinity War did in the span of 2 hours. Smash Ultimate really IS the most ambitious crossover in history.

[@jeffrahmon7892]

Well the characters didnt really get killed and we didnt even see all 73 characters get killed but still hype

[@bazoinksitstheguy5852]

@@jeffrahmon7892 r/whooooosh

[@beetlebroom]

@@jeffrahmon7892 neither did the ones in infinty war.

[@paysonreed4262]

That was the only thing i could think of that entire cut scene😂

[@keynanmartinez]

One of the best video games in mankind.

[@astr4ll141]

Marvel: This is the biggest crossover in history Sakurai: *Hold my beer*

[@mousetvalerie]

Thanos killed half the beings in the universe... THIS thing killed THE WHOLE THING SAVE FOR KIRBY.

[@BearWith_You]

Infinity War isn't a crossover. Its the same universe

[@BicthBoi]

It should be hold my sake

[@electrafying]

Astr4ll haha yes!

[@biffyguybiffy6292]

Flareon Dude woke

[@Calnic14]

And so the first Ultimate fighter pass has come to a close. But that doesn't mean DLC has stopped! This was a great introduction to what content Smash Ultimate would be capable of for the future, and hope to see what decisions and new series representation there will be for Volume 2! Thanks Sakurai and the Smash Ultimate team!

[@marcelladelvecchio5564]

🐶🐕

[@chris.twentyeightt]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1736">28:56</a> My chosen Mii outfits when I get the game (Orange, Yellow, Blue, & Light Blue) are the following: Brawler: Protective Gear ; Mario ; Toy-Con Swordfighter: Link’s Tunic Gunner: Samus Armor Hats: Wario (for now)

[@NoodleArms2004]

"Mr. Sakurai? I don't feel so good..."

[@margaritoobispo4698]

I get it. Spiderman cause thanos snapef his finger

[@harisrinivasan6073]

Sonic slowing down to save pikachu is actually heartwarming. Edit: WOW THAT'S A LOT OF LIKES

[@commenteroftruth9790]

aw I didnt notice that

[@georgeliquor1236]

Sonichu.

[@defectivesickle5643]

Well, he still wouldn't outrun it.

[@catarathegato1240]

At least he cares about people now

[@inspector1022]

I know right

[@Galvinize03]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="188">3:08</a> The next Rocky movie should be about Villager. A small-Time fisher from the town of Golden-Leaf who only boxed as a hobby. But with some Training from mafia legend and former boxer Tom Nook, Villiager has a shot at the big leagues. This should be a motherfu**ing fanfiction.

[@Galaxia_EX]

DarkStarX30 Hard agree

[@superhappygamer1162]

YES!!!!!!!

[@ericwijaya2119]

No. Should be about Bowser Jr.

[@mrsmash8810]

Can't believe It's been a year since I cried watching this cinematic

[@genoaguirre9745]

Before direct: EVERYONE IS HERE! After direct: EVERYONE IS DEAD!!

[@BlindedMan]

LITERALLY EVERYONE IS DEAD except kirbo

[@genoaguirre9745]

@@BlindedMan yes kirby best character

[@futiffany8740]

Meanwhile somewhere,Luigi survived all the attacks by doing absolutely nothing.

[@roxxazpierce9479]

Thanos like

[@genoaguirre9745]

@@futiffany8740 But Piranha plant survived because he isn't in the game yet

[@a-game1916]

So the Grinch hadn’t done it... He hadn’t leaked smash He hadn’t a big heart, but he wasn’t that brash So there will be no Chorus kids, no Issac, no Geno There will be no Mach Rider, no Banjo or Shadow So the Grinch sat at home and watched the direct with glee He’d tricked so many people, and made him happy He thought of the reactions, the mad and the sad He thought of those who didn’t buy it, not even a tad He felt disappointed, the whole thing was over His fame short lasted, his luck a dead clover “It’s okay” he thought, “I won’t get upset, nor sad not a wee! I’ll just try again, when outcomes DLC!”

[@LizardWizard642]

This sums up Smash's Grinch rumors

[@drewthelovable6809]

This deserves more likes...

[@dylangrundstrom2868]

Wait what does the grinch have to do with smash leaks. Like I saw the leaks but I didn't understand it fully. Can someone help me?

[@stylesnivy1839]

I like waluigi but he does s not getting in

[@DrRank]

Are you related to Seuss himself?

[@spasjt]

This looks like everyone is getting their wishes granted with this game release! Who could ask for anything more than what they are doing??? Thanks for taking that level of dedication to your fans seriously. Many game fans are suffering from that lack of attention right now.

[@cameroncheung8328]

Everyone getting their wishes, you say?

[@nightstar4912]

This is the definitive smash experience i don't think Sakurai can top this also he deserve a nice long break.

[@juancervantes7126]

Kirby saving everyone since 2008

[@whyareyouviewingthis]

*1992.

[@stikbloxs]

Yes kirby is are boi

[@MegaEvilsaurus66]

I like how there are other characters that can move nearly as fast or faster than those beams, yet they were still caught. Sonic comes to mind the most.

[@mcshadowdrag]

Sonic was trying to save his homie Pikachu and got caught

[@fullcrackalchemist]

My poyo :,D

[@WendyHatsumomo]

*KIRBY SAVES THE DAY* the world is rooting for you legend!

[@erynsmith5905]

He already saved everyone in Subspace, but he can do it again!

[@poodoodrilldick7757]

He is sakurais boyo

[@NoarustarAnimations]

kirby saves the day again like brawl :'0

[@cassettecobra3848]

Hmm, wouldn't be better for R.O.B to save the world? i mean, he did save the game industry after the video game crash of 1983 after all and he would have to save to the younger characters.

[@vladtepes2667]

He has doesn't it before and he can do it again!

[@dylanr.7760]

Never been so hyped for a game. Still my favorite game of all time and probably always be.

[@TJ-qo2xu]

JUST OVER 24 HOURS PEOPLE!!!! THE HYPE IS REAL!!!!

[@user-hc2em5kg1j]

Yes my friend.

[@aidantoryk9488]

Kirby again getting blessed by his daddy Sakurai’s plot armor.

[@liamk3451]

actual truth right here

[@Octoyaxiii]

Well the star he rides is faster than light. But regardless, kirby is adorable and lovable and i dont mind the bias towards his first child uwu

[@wa_cbp]

He is like the most powerful of everyone in there he literally has I N F I N I T E P O W E R

[@porke2938]

I mean he's still top 2/3 on smash canonical most powerful characters so...

[@GigaOtomia]

Of course the eldritch abomination dodges the undodgable. It's the only one that can.

[@tripleaaabattery8480]

"Everyone is here!" more like "Everyone is dead! except Kirby."

[@BlakeIzayoi]

KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY THAT'S THE NAME YOU SHOULD KNOW KIRBY KIRBY KIRBY HE'S THE STAR OF THE SHOW

[@You_done_not]

You know nothing bad really happens to Kirby, mostly everyone else has a problem but never kirby

[@Genericname]

I havent been catching up to ssbu news how and why did everybody die?

[@Airlo-rk8wj]

I get that reference to Kirby's TV show.

[@jignjorf9076]

Everyone *WAS* here

[@Dark-kj3jc]

Rip Shadow :(

[@mephilesthedark9586]

Why was shadow replaced by a plant

[@Matanumi]

Assist trophy...at least banjo made it

[@phantomblue2798]

Like seriously, don't know why he's not in.

[@KarenTehrani]

Maybe next smash game??

[@Silve4]

Happy one year anniversary Man I remember this direct, I left school early just to watch it

[@doraeguyakaneddie6586]

Sakurai: Awkwardly blinks at audience

[@spongeyspoon3823]

Mr Neddlemouse ikr

[@sokestrel3856]

Will he ever get that break?

[@pokeguruofficialyt4216]

Smash Bro's Extravaganza is now starting development.

[@shocksconstant]

"Never ask me for anything ever again".

[@nicolasarias9873]

*ME NEED BREAK*