We lay out the remaining possible newcomers for the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros.
The NWR staff has come together and made a list of likely characters that could make it into the new Smash Bros. games. I mean, who doesn't love to discuss possible playable characters? Heck, even when a new Super Smash Bros. game isn't on the horizon, fans relentlessly discuss which characters will be playable in the next entry in the series.
Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai has stated in the past that both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Smash Bros. will have the same playable characters. Since the 3DS version will be out by the end of the summer, it won't be long before we learn the full roster of playable characters. Until then, we hope you enjoy our expert speculation.
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Shulk
Series: Xenoblade Chronicles
Shulk, the main protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles, is one of the few people in the world capable of wielding the almighty Monado blade. This blade has several magical-like Arts, or powers, that can be activated. If these were to be implemented into Smash Bros. gameplay, Shulk could be a very unique character.
Shulk may have more going for him as well. Many fans speculate that Shulk appears at the end of a trailer for the upcoming Wii U title X. Even if this character doesn’t turn out to be Shulk, his inclusion in Smash Bros. could be seen as a way to promote the upcoming Xenoblade sequel.
Chrom
Series: Fire Emblem
Chrom is the main character of the Nintendo 3DS title Fire Emblem: Awakening. Chrom also exists in the same Fire Emblem world as Marth, only centuries later, and uses Marth’s legendary blade, The Falchion.
While he is similar to Marth, we still think Chrom has a chance to make the roster. For starters, Sakurai seems to like adding somewhat relevant Fire Emblem characters to Smash Bros. On top of that, Fire Emblem: Awakening is one of the most successful entries of the series from a sales perspective. Translation, Chrom is probably one of the better-known Fire Emblem characters at this point in time.
9-Volt
Series: Wario
If the Wario series were going to get another playable character, 9-Volt would be the best choice. This guy loves skateboarding and also happens to be Nintendo’s biggest fan. Heck, he actually owns every piece of Nintendo hardware and software ever made! Not only that, but he appears to own pieces of Nintendo history from their days before getting into the video game business. With that in mind, the number of products 9-Volt could use as attacks to represent Nintendo’s past are enormous.
Dixie Kong
Series:Donkey Kong
If Sakurai is looking for more female representation, Dixie Kong is a good choice. While some of her moves could be the same as Diddy’s, her hair could be something that sets her apart. Her long locks have been used as a weapon in other games, so it’s easy to imagine Dixie using her hair as a helicopter spin recovery move.
Dixie may also have been close to becoming a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. You see, some people uncovered character data files in the Wii game with her name on it. Could she have been a fighter they didn’t have time to complete? We will likely never know for sure, but if they really wanted her in Brawl, she may have been given a bit more priority this time around.
Palutena
Series:Kid Icarus
Palutena, the Goddess of Light and ruler of Angel Land, is yet another possible female Smash Bros. candidate. While she hasn’t been playable in any game so far, she has had an extremely prominent role throughout the Kid Icarus series.
There is further evidence to support her inclusion as a playable character as well. First, there are some supposedly leaked pictures of her in the 3DS version of the game, though we don’t take these too seriously. Second, Palutena is no longer part of Pit’s Final Smash in the upcoming games.
One other thing to point out is that during April’s Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct, we were shown the back of a Trophy that resembles Palutena. Just when we thought this de-confirmed her playable status, it spun around to reveal that it was actually Pseudo-Palutena. Could this be Sakurai’s attempt at trolling us fans, or just coincidence?
Demise
Series:The Legend of Zelda
Demise’s spirit is actually the source of a ton of evil and villains in the Zelda series. Due to this fact, and his threatening look, we think he could be an amazing candidate for the new Smash Bros.
Demise has massive strength and his own blade, which may be the counterpart to the Master Sword. Super Smash Bros. needs more villains, and there are few Nintendo villains as evil as Demise.
Ganon (Pig)
Series:The Legend of Zelda
Ganondorf has been a playable character in the last two Super Smash Bros. games. It wouldn’t, however, be out of the realm of possibility to see Ganon appear in his pig form.
Imagine this giant beast ruling the battlefield with his amazing weight and almighty trident! He could be a mix of power and range, not too dissimilar to King Dedede. I know long-term Zelda fans would love to see this version of Ganon make it in, and we think he has a chance.
Takamaru
Series:The Mysterious Murasame Castle
Takamaru is the star of The Mysterious Murasame Castle, a game that had been exclusive to Japan until recently. Just last week the game was finally released on Europe’s 3DS NES Virtual Console after nearly 30 years. Takamaru isn’t a complete stranger to North America either though, as he appeared in Samurai Warriors 3 (Wii) and a mini game based on his game is featured in Nintendo Land (Wii U).
Releasing The Mysterious Murasame Castle in Europe could hint that Nintendo is readying the population for his eventual addition to the Smash Bros. roster. Either way, it would be nice for NOA to follow suit and release his classic NES game in North America as well for the Virtual Console.