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|modes=1–8 players
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|platforms=[[Nintendo Switch]]
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''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' was made available for pre-order and pre-loading from the [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop]] beginning November 1, 2018. The game takes up approximately 14.3 GB of the Nintendo Switch's storage when downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' was made available for pre-order and pre-loading from the [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop]] beginning November 1, 2018. The game takes up approximately 14.3 GB of the Nintendo Switch's storage when downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.


''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' is the sixth (fifth if ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' are counted as one game) ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related game to receive a {{wp|Pan European Game Information|PEGI}} 12+ rating in Europe, being preceded by the previous three ''Super Smash Bros.'' installments (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'') and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' is the sixth (fifth if ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' are counted as one game) ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related game to receive a {{wp|Pan European Game Information|PEGI}} 12+ rating in Europe, being preceded by the previous three ''Super Smash Bros.'' installments (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'') and the [[Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]] releases of ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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Of the playable character roster, if excluding [[Mii Fighter]]s, [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], and Banjo & Kazooie, fourteen originate from the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and its spin-off series (twenty-one if counting each of the [[Koopalings]]), with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]], [[Bowser Jr.]], Daisy, Piranha Plant, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], King K. Rool, [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]] being playable.
Of the playable character roster, if excluding [[Mii Fighter]]s, [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], and Banjo & Kazooie, fourteen originate from the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and its spin-off series (twenty-one if counting each of the [[Koopalings]]), with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]], [[Bowser Jr.]], Daisy, Piranha Plant, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], King K. Rool, [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]] being playable.


''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' contains the most unlockable characters out of any ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. The starting roster consists of the eight starting fighters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' (Mario, Donkey Kong, [[Link]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]], Yoshi, [[Kirby]], [[Fox McCloud|Fox]], and [[Pikachu]]), as well as the ability to create a [[Mii]] to include them as starter characters; the rest of the roster needs to be unlocked. There are three ways for a character to be unlocked:
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' contains the most unlockable characters out of any ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. The starting roster consists of the eight starting fighters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' (Mario, Donkey Kong, [[Link]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]], Yoshi, [[Kirby]], [[Fox]], and [[Pikachu]]), as well as the ability to create a [[Mii]] to include them as starter characters; the rest of the roster needs to be unlocked. There are three ways for a character to be unlocked:
*The player can play Smash matches to summon new character unlock fights, with a 10-minute gap existing between unlocks.
*The player can play Smash matches to summon new character unlock fights, with a 10-minute gap existing between unlocks.
*The player can play as certain characters in Classic Mode, with each character belonging to a specific unlock tree.
*The player can play as certain characters in Classic Mode, with each character belonging to a specific unlock tree.
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|[[Ultra Sword]]
|[[Ultra Sword]]
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![[File:Fox SSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''07''' [[Fox McCloud|Fox]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Fox (SSBU)}}</small>
![[File:Fox SSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''07''' [[Fox]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Fox (SSBU)}}</small>
|''He can overwhelm his opponents with his quick movements, and his specials don't leave him open for counterattacks. His costume and voice have been redone to match his appearance in Star Fox Zero. This Fox is brand new! "Come on!"''
|''He can overwhelm his opponents with his quick movements, and his specials don't leave him open for counterattacks. His costume and voice have been redone to match his appearance in Star Fox Zero. This Fox is brand new! "Come on!"''
|Neutral - [[Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Fox Illusion]]<br>Up - [[Fire Fox]]<br>Down - [[Fox McCloud#Reflector|Reflector]]
|Neutral - [[Fox#Blaster|Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Fox Illusion]]<br>Up - [[Fire Fox]]<br>Down - [[Fox#Reflector|Reflector]]
|[[Team Star Fox]]
|[[Team Star Fox]]
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!rowspan=2|[[File:FalcoSSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''20''' [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Falco (SSBU)}}</small>
!rowspan=2|[[File:FalcoSSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''20''' [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Falco (SSBU)}}</small>
|''He's a talented aerial fighter with amazing jumping ability, but Falco is a bit slower on the ground. His final smash is an all-out attack using an unorthodox formation of Arwings!''
|''He's a talented aerial fighter with amazing jumping ability, but Falco is a bit slower on the ground. His final smash is an all-out attack using an unorthodox formation of Arwings!''
|Neutral - [[Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Falco Phantasm]]<br>Up - [[Fire Bird]]<br>Down - [[Falco Lombardi#Reflector|Reflector]]
|Neutral - [[Falco Lombardi#Blaster|Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Falco Phantasm]]<br>Up - [[Fire Bird]]<br>Down - [[Falco Lombardi#Reflector|Reflector]]
|[[Team Star Fox]]
|[[Team Star Fox]]
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*Found in the Light Realm in World of Light
*Found in the Light Realm in World of Light
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!rowspan=2|[[File:Sonic SSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''38''' [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]][[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Sonic (SSBU)}}</small>
!rowspan=2|[[File:Sonic SSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''38''' [[Sonic]][[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Sonic (SSBU)}}</small>
|''This speedy fighter has a lot of rush-type attacks. His final smash, Super Sonic, lets him fly around the stage at an incredible speed!''
|''This speedy fighter has a lot of rush-type attacks. His final smash, Super Sonic, lets him fly around the stage at an incredible speed!''
|Neutral - [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Homing Attack|Homing Attack]]<br>Side - [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]<br>Up - [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]]<br>Down - [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]]
|Neutral - [[Sonic#Homing Attack|Homing Attack]]<br>Side - [[Sonic#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]<br>Up - [[Sonic#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]]<br>Down - [[Sonic#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]]
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]]
|[[Sonic#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]]
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|colspan=3|'''How to unlock:'''
|colspan=3|'''How to unlock:'''
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!rowspan=2|[[File:WolfSSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''44''' [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Wolf (SSBU)}}</small>
!rowspan=2|[[File:WolfSSBU.png|120x120px]]<br>'''44''' [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]]<br><small>{{main-external|SmashWiki|Wolf (SSBU)}}</small>
|''The leader of the Star Wolf mercenary team makes his grand return after 10 years! He puts his sharp claws to good use in wild attacks, and his Final Smash is an all-out attack by Team Star Wolf! If Fox or Falco is in the battle, you may hear a unique line of dialog.''
|''The leader of the Star Wolf mercenary team makes his grand return after 10 years! He puts his sharp claws to good use in wild attacks, and his Final Smash is an all-out attack by Team Star Wolf! If Fox or Falco is in the battle, you may hear a unique line of dialog.''
|Neutral - [[Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Wolf Flash]]<br>Up - [[Fire Wolf]]<br>Down - [[Wolf O'Donnell#Reflector|Reflector]]
|Neutral - [[Wolf O'Donnell#Blaster|Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Wolf Flash]]<br>Up - [[Fire Wolf]]<br>Down - [[Wolf O'Donnell#Reflector|Reflector]]
|[[Team Star Wolf]]
|[[Team Star Wolf]]
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SkyworldUltimate.jpg|[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Skyworld]]
SkyworldUltimate.jpg|[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Skyworld]]
Shadow Moses Island SSBU.png|[[File:MGS Symbol.png|20px|class=invert]][[Shadow Moses Island]]
Shadow Moses Island SSBU.png|[[File:MGS Symbol.png|20px|class=invert]][[Shadow Moses Island]]
Green Hill Zone SSBU.jpg|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Green Hill Zone]]
Green Hill Zone SSBU.jpg|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Green Hill Zone (stage)|Green Hill Zone]]
Hanenbow SSBU.png|[[File:Electroplankton Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Hanenbow]]
Hanenbow SSBU.png|[[File:Electroplankton Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Hanenbow]]
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KappnUltimate.png|[[File:AnimalCrossing Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Kapp'n|Kapp'n]]
KappnUltimate.png|[[File:AnimalCrossing Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Kapp'n|Kapp'n]]
SSBU Klaptrap artwork.png|[[File:DK Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Klaptrap]]
SSBU Klaptrap artwork.png|[[File:DK Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Klaptrap]]
KnucklesUltimate.png|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]
KnucklesUltimate.png|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Knuckles]]
KrystalUltimate.png|[[File:StarFox Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Krystal|Krystal]]
KrystalUltimate.png|[[File:StarFox Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Krystal|Krystal]]
MoonUltimate.png|[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Moon|Moon]]
MoonUltimate.png|[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Moon|Moon]]
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RikiUltimate.png|[[File:XenobladeEmblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Riki SSBU|Riki]]
RikiUltimate.png|[[File:XenobladeEmblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Riki SSBU|Riki]]
Samurai Goroh SSBU.png|[[File:F-Zero Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Samurai Goroh SSBU|Samurai Goroh]]
Samurai Goroh SSBU.png|[[File:F-Zero Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Samurai Goroh SSBU|Samurai Goroh]]
Shadow SSBU.png|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]
Shadow SSBU.png|[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Shadow (character)|Shadow]]
Sheriff SSBU.png|[[Assist Trophy#Sheriff SSBU|Sheriff]]
Sheriff SSBU.png|[[Assist Trophy#Sheriff SSBU|Sheriff]]
Skull Kid SSBU.png|[[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Skull Kid SSBU|Skull Kid]]
Skull Kid SSBU.png|[[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|20px|class=invert]][[Assist Trophy#Skull Kid SSBU|Skull Kid]]
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==amiibo==
==amiibo==
{{construction|section=yes}}
{{construction|section=yes}}
{{more images|section=yes|Art of amiibo within their respective boxes.}}
{{more images|section=yes|Sora amiibo, art of amiibo within their respective boxes.}}
{{quote2|Have your FP inherit powers from spirits you have.|Text appearing after using amiibo}}
{{quote2|Have your FP inherit powers from spirits you have.|Text appearing after using amiibo}}
In addition to all previously released [[amiibo]] relating to the playable characters being usable in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'',<ref name="E32018Direct" /> amiibo for every fighter not in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' (including separate figures for the alternate costume fighter Alex, as well as [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], [[Pyra]], and [[Mythra]]) have been announced to be released in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' line.<ref>Nintendo. (November 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 11.1.2018]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> Like in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', amiibo can act as Figure Players (FP) in battle, and amiibo data from the aforementioned games can be transferred to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref name="E32018Direct" /> [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]]s can also be used on Figure Players. As of July 21, 2023, [[Sora]] is the only fighter whose ''Super Smash Bros.'' amiibo has yet to be released. It is set to release in 2024.<ref name=Sora> @NintendoAUNZ (September 15, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1702329360693461492 "''Yes, it's happening! Sora from #KingdomHearts will join the Super #SmashBrosUltimate #amiibo line-up next year. #NintendoDirect''"] ''X''. Retrieved September 15, 2023.</ref>
In addition to all previously released [[amiibo]] relating to the playable characters being usable in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'',<ref name="E32018Direct" /> amiibo for every fighter not in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' (including separate figures for the alternate costume fighter Alex, as well as [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], [[Pyra]], and [[Mythra]]) have been released in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' line.<ref>Nintendo. (November 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 11.1.2018]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 15, 2021.</ref> Like in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', amiibo can act as Figure Players (FP) in battle, and amiibo data from the aforementioned games can be transferred to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref name="E32018Direct" /> [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]]s can also be used on Figure Players.  


In addition to the fighter amiibo, some other amiibo can summon spirits. For example, if the player uses the [[Boo]] amiibo figure, the Boo spirit can be summoned.
In addition to the fighter amiibo, some other amiibo can summon spirits. For example, if the player uses the [[Boo]] amiibo figure, the Boo spirit can be summoned.
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===Upcoming===
====February 16, 2024====
====2024====
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*[[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Sora|Sora]]<ref name="Sora" />
Sora amiibo.png|[[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Sora|Sora]]<ref name=Sora> @NintendoAmerica (September 15, 2023). [https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1702338923966415174 "Sora from #KingdomHearts will join the Super #SmashBrosUltimate #amiibo line-up in 2024! #NintendoDirect"] ''X''. Retrieved September 15, 2023.</ref><ref name=SoraDate> @NintendoAmerica (December 7, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1732567373536690275 The #SmashBros #amiibo of Sora will be released on 2/16/2024! #KingdomHearts] ''X''. Retrieved December 7, 2023.</ref>
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==Release==
==Release==
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===Sales===
===Sales===
By September 30, 2022, ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' had sold 29.53 million units worldwide, making it the third best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch (after ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'').<ref>Nintendo (August 3, 2022) [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Unites]. ''Nintendo Japan''. Retrieved August 3, 2022. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220803065123/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Archived] from the original on August 3, 2022.</ref> In addition, the game is also the best-selling fighting game of all time.
As of December 31st, 2023, the game has sold 33.67 million units worldwide, making it the third best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch (after ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'').<ref>Nintendo (March 19, 2024) [https://https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Unites]. ''Nintendo Japan''. Retrieved March 22, 2024. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240319104424/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Archived] from the original on March 19, 2024.</ref> In addition, the game is also the best-selling fighting game of all time.


==Pre-release and unused content==
==Pre-release and unused content==
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*''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'': Origami Peach, [[Olivia]], and [[King Olly]] appear as spirits added post-launch.
*''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'': Origami Peach, [[Olivia]], and [[King Olly]] appear as spirits added post-launch.
*''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'': Mario, Luigi, and Peach as they appear in this game are spirits added post-launch.
*''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'': Mario, Luigi, and Peach as they appear in this game are spirits added post-launch.
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'': [[Elephant Mario]] as well as the [[Talking Flower]] with the [[Wonder Flower]] as they appear in this game are spirits added post-launch.
*''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'': Peach and [[Stella]] as well as [[Swordfighter Peach]] as they appear in this game are spirits added post-launch.


==Glitches==
==Glitches==