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[[File:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate logo.png|right|300px|class=invert]] | [[File:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate logo.png|right|300px|class=invert]] | ||
'''''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}''''' is a fighting game for the {{w|Nintendo Switch}}, featuring | '''''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}''''' is a fighting game for the {{w|Nintendo Switch}} being the sixth game in the ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.}}'' series, a fighting game franchise featuring characters and properties from various {{w|Nintendo}} franchises, with occasional appearances from other third party properties. This game introduced ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' content to the series in the form of [[Sora]] and various other media as downloadable content. This is a list of all ''Kingdom Hearts'' property added to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' released on December 7, 2018 as the first game to include every characters who had previously appeared in the series, with various newcomers later added as downloadable content. In the previous game, ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U}}'', an official Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot was announced for users to vote for their favorite characters as an upcoming downloadable content character. While game director {{w|Masahiro Sakurai}} revealed on December 15, 2015 the game's final DLC character, {{w|Bayonetta (character)|Bayonetta}}, was the ballot's winner among "realizable and negotiable characters", after the announcement of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' he revealed that the ballot was primarily used to determine the newcomer roster for that game instead. On October 5, 2021, [[Sora]] was revealed as the final newcomer added to the game, and was revealed as the real winner of the ballot. Sakurai also revealed he had gotten permission to include Sora after a chance meeting with a Disney executive at a game awards venue, and thus the final number of new characters was increased by one. | |||
Tetsuya Nomura revealed that while Disney was eager about Sora's inclusion in ''Super Smash Bros.'', he | Tetsuya Nomura revealed that while Disney was eager about Sora's inclusion in ''Super Smash Bros.'', he had concerns that the crossover may interfere with the established ''Kingdom Hearts'' lore and thought it would be difficult to pull off. Nonetheless he was very happy with the end result after hearing the positive outpouring from fans.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/exclusive-interview/2022/06/14/nomura-reveals-more-on-kingdom-hearts-iv-and-the-series-future-with '''''GameInformer'', Nomura Reveals More On Kingdom Hearts IV And The Series' Future With Final Fantasy''']</ref> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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{{Q|Sora Is Finally Here!|Introduction}} | {{Q|Sora Is Finally Here!|Introduction}} | ||
[[File:Sora (KH) SSBU.png|right|200px]] | [[File:Sora (KH) SSBU.png|right|200px]] | ||
Sora's default appearance is based on his outfit from ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', and he wields the [[Kingdom Key]]. His alternate costumes are based on his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit, his ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' outfit, his ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' outfit, his [[Timeless River]] [[Form:Sora#Timeless River version| | Sora's default appearance is based on his outfit from ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', and he wields the [[Kingdom Key]]. His alternate costumes are based on his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' outfit, his ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' outfit, his ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' outfit, his [[Timeless River]] [[Form:Sora#Timeless River version|form]], [[Valor Form]], [[Wisdom Form]], and [[Ultimate Form]]. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Forward tilt | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Forward tilt | ||
|An upward strike. If the button is tapped or held, he then performs a forward thrust and a lunging downward strike. | |An upward strike. If the button is tapped or held, he then performs a forward thrust and a lunging downward strike. | ||
| | |The first hit resembles [[Slapshot]]. | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up tilt | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up tilt | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Neutral air | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Neutral air | ||
|A somersaulting strike. If tapped or held, he then performs an upward strike and a downward strike. | |A somersaulting strike. If tapped or held, he then performs an upward strike and a downward strike. | ||
| | |The first hit resembles [[Aerial Spiral]]. | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Forward air | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Forward air | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Backward throw | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Backward throw | ||
|Spins the opponent around and throws them behind him. | |Spins the opponent around and throws them behind him. | ||
| | |Resembles the Merge reaction command from the fight against [[Larxene]]'s [[Absent Silhouette]] and [[Replica Data]] ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''. | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up throw | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up throw | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up taunt | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Up taunt | ||
|Casts [[Stopga]], [[Aeroga]], or [[Curaga]], which cycle similarly to Magic. | |Casts [[Stopga]], [[Aeroga]], or [[Curaga]], which cycle similarly to Magic. These spells are purely aesthetic and do not have any effect on gameplay. Sora calls out "Time!", "Wind!", and "Heal!" for each respective spell. | ||
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!style="background:#C0C0C0"|Down taunt | !style="background:#C0C0C0"|Down taunt | ||
|Hops while raising his fist in the air and saying "Here we go!". | |Hops while raising his fist in the air and saying "Here we go!". | ||
|Resembles the animation after hitting | |Resembles the animation after hitting Star Targets in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]''. | ||
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!rowspan="2" style="background:#C0C0C0"|Idle poses | !rowspan="2" style="background:#C0C0C0"|Idle poses | ||
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[[File:Sora Congratulations Screen SSBU.png|thumb | [[File:Sora Congratulations Screen SSBU.png|thumb|Sora's congratulations screen.]] | ||
After completing Classic Mode, the {{ssb|credits}} will roll. During the credits, [[Blast Away! -Gummi Ship II-]] plays for Sora. After the credits, a {{ssb|congratulations screen}} is shown, with Sora's congratulations screen referencing [[:File:Promise (Art).png|Promise]], the artwork for the menu of ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. | After completing Classic Mode, the {{ssb|credits}} will roll. During the credits, [[Blast Away! -Gummi Ship II-]] plays for Sora. After the credits, a {{ssb|congratulations screen}} is shown, with Sora's congratulations screen referencing [[:File:Promise (Art).png|Promise]], the artwork for the menu of ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
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==Stages== | ==Stages== | ||
===Hollow Bastion=== | ===Hollow Bastion=== | ||
<center>[[File:Coaster Station Sora Blue SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Coaster Station Card SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Memorial Clock (4 o'clock) SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Memorial Clock (5 o'clock) SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Coaster Station Terra SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Memorial Clock (8 o'clock) SSBU.png|100px]][[File:Station Ventus 3 SSBU.png|100px]]</center> | |||
[[File:Hollow Bastion SSBU.png|right|300px]] | [[File:Hollow Bastion SSBU.png|right|300px]] | ||
[[Hollow Bastion]] is a stage included in Challenger Pack 11. It consists of a large platform designed after Hollow Bastion's walls, with pipes, stained glass, and a Heartless emblem on the front. A smaller platform floats above, with sides of stained glass, and a pattern resembling the lifts on top. The background of the stage travels through the Rising Falls, and around the castle, before returning to the Rising Falls. | [[Hollow Bastion]] is a stage included in Challenger Pack 11. It consists of a large platform designed after Hollow Bastion's walls, with pipes, stained glass, and a Heartless emblem on the front. A smaller platform floats above, with sides of stained glass, and a pattern resembling the lifts on top. The background of the stage travels through the Rising Falls, and around the castle, before returning to the Rising Falls. | ||
When a fighter is on their final stock or low on health, or if the timer is at one minute, the stage transforms into the [[Dive to the Heart]]. The layout remains the same, but the large platform is now a generic | When a fighter is on their final stock or low on health, or if the timer is at one minute, the stage transforms into the [[Dive to the Heart]]. The layout remains the same, but the large platform is now a generic station, and the smaller platform now resembles part of the stained glass staircase. The background features a random Station of Sora, Riku, Roxas, Xion, Terra, Ventus, or Aqua. | ||
Sora's, Riku's, Aqua's, and Terra's stations are from the Square Enix | Excluding Ventus's Station, the designs of each characters' Station of Awakening are the versions used in the 15th anniversary merchandise: Sora's, Riku's, Aqua's, and Terra's stations are from the Square Enix Cafe's coaster design, while Roxas's and Xion's stations are from the [[Memorial Stained Glass Clock]] event. Ventus's station however is directly from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. With hazards off, the stage does not transform into the Dive to the Heart, even in Battlefield and Ω forms. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Dive to the Heart SSBU.png|Sora's | File:Dive to the Heart SSBU.png|Sora's station variant of the Dive to the Heart stage. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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!1,505||'''Riku'''||[[File:Riku KHHD.png|x100px]] | !1,505||'''Riku'''||[[File:Riku KHHD.png|x100px]] | ||
|{{ssb|Corrin (SSBU)|Corrin}} (Male) (Blue outfit)||{{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} (Transitions to Riku's Station)||Enemy: Move Speed ↑|| | |{{ssb|Corrin (SSBU)|Corrin}} (Male) (Blue outfit)||{{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} (Transitions to Riku's Station)||Enemy: Move Speed ↑|| | ||
*{{ssb|Stamina Battle}} | *{{ssb|Stamina Mode|Stamina Battle}} | ||
*The enemy has increased move speed | *The enemy has increased move speed | ||
*The enemy starts the battle with a {{ssb|Black Hole}} | *The enemy starts the battle with a {{ssb|Black Hole}} | ||
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|{{ssb|Chrom (SSBU)|Chrom}} (Yellow outfit)||{{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} (Dive to the Heart, Terra's Station)||Assist Trophy Enemies ({{ssb|Ashley}})|| | |{{ssb|Chrom (SSBU)|Chrom}} (Yellow outfit)||{{ssb|Hollow Bastion}} (Dive to the Heart, Terra's Station)||Assist Trophy Enemies ({{ssb|Ashley}})|| | ||
*Stamina Battle | *Stamina Battle | ||
*Hostile {{ssb|assist trophies}} will appear when the enemy's at high damage | *Hostile {{ssb|Assist Trophy|assist trophies}} will appear when the enemy's at high damage | ||
|{{c|Hollow Bastion|track}} | |{{c|Hollow Bastion|track}} | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
[[File:Hand in Hand (Victory Theme) SSBU.ogg|thumb | [[File:Hand in Hand (Victory Theme) SSBU.ogg|thumb|Sora's victory theme, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | ||
Challenger Pack 11 comes with 9 music tracks that can be played on the Hollow Bastion stage, and any of the original stages. | Challenger Pack 11 comes with 9 music tracks that can be played on the Hollow Bastion stage, and any of the original stages. | ||
*"[[Night of Fate]]" (''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' version) | *"[[Night of Fate]]" (''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' version) | ||
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"[[Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-]]" is heard during Sora's reveal trailer. | "[[Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-]]" is heard during Sora's reveal trailer. | ||
==amiibo== | |||
[[File:Sora amiibo SSBU.png|right|150px]] | |||
{{ssb|amiibo}} are a line of interactive figurines and cards that use near field communication technology to interact with Nintendo consoles. A ''Super Smash Bros.'' Series amiibo of Sora was announced in a Nintendo Direct held September 14, 2023, and will release on February 16, 2024. The amiibo will be compatible with ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', creating a {{ssb|Figure Player}} that can participate in battles, learning from the matches and adapting its combat style while leveling up to level 50, or battle other amiibo online in {{ssb|amiibo Journey}} mode. | |||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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! The Last Key | |||
! Battling with Sora | |||
! Sora amiibo | |||
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**The ''Kingdom Hearts'' series added five fighter spirits, five primary spirits, and three support spirits, totaling to thirteen spirits. | **The ''Kingdom Hearts'' series added five fighter spirits, five primary spirits, and three support spirits, totaling to thirteen spirits. | ||
**Hollow Bastion features one of seven different Stations of Awakening in the background when transitioning to Dive to the Heart. | **Hollow Bastion features one of seven different Stations of Awakening in the background when transitioning to Dive to the Heart. | ||
*If Sora lands the final hit in a Stamina battle, the screen will fade to white, mimicking the animation that plays at the end of certain encounters in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | |||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Crossover}} | |||
[[Category:Real-world articles]] | [[Category:Real-world articles]] | ||