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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Downloadable Contents Discussion Thread 4 | Holding Out For A Hero
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I don't think any of these two options are likely anyway, so I'd say Rex is out of luck. But definitely it's not the end for Xenoblade expansion within Smash, that's for sure
Nah we're getting more DLC. No reason not to at this point all I hope for is Sakurai to make it Nintendo based
Ouch.
But nah; i'd say Elma fits the Zoroark role more. Can't think of a good comparison for Rex honestly.
Nah Xenoblade deserves the representation and people have actually been asking for it and it has become a huge part of Monolith's identity. It's getting a new rep but whether or not it's Rex is the question
The difference here is that Rex still has a chance to be playable. Actually nevermind the comparison is ass
I will only believe we'll get more DLC beyond the Fighter Pass once they officially announce. If that was any other company or any other game, I'd be more willing to blindly agree, but for now, I'm just thankful Ultimate is getting any content beyond base.
Except for Sakurai's recent statement that DLC isn't as profitable as it seems.
When it goes on for too long. A second season is far from excessive. I think it was said to explain why he wouldn't make the Smash series a DLC platform rather than denying more DLC after the Pass
Doesn't work either. Zoroark's Gen was already over before it even got a chance to be included in Smash; Decidueye was just passed over for another Gen 7 mon (after actually being considered, mind you).
Neither really fit Rex all that well (game released too late to make base roster).
I read that quote as a general view on how DLC does, not how Smash Ultimate DLC is doing financially.
Perhaps Smash 4 dlc didn't do all that well, but don't think we can really compared a Wii U game to a switch game.
Zoroark was a character with striking similarites to his predecessor who made it into Smash in the previous game. He received a big marketing push around the time of his debut game, and was included in a lot of predictions. However he ended up missing the cut due to bad timing because his game was no longer the latest in its' franchise.
If you replace Zoroark with Rex and Lucario with Shulk, then it's a pretty close comparison. Only piece left would be if a Xenoblade 3 character gets in next time to be our Greninja here.
If you replace Zoroark with Rex and Lucario with Shulk, then it's a pretty close comparison. Only piece left would be if a Xenoblade 3 character gets in next time to be our Greninja here.
There's not really much of an analogue for Rex.
As of now there's no real precedent for Smash honoring the idea of including characters from the most recent Xenoblade game because look where we are.
Rex does have a sizable fanbase and remains one of the more requested Nintendo characters. In fact the problem with Rex isn't really with merit but due to timing. Not making the cutoff for base game and possibly not being looked at for the Pass due to the focus on guest characters (seemingly) and the possibility of more DLC after the Pass being an unknown.
If Rex maintains his popularity in time for next Smash I could see him still being chosen assuming Xenoblade 3 doesn't completely blow Xenoblade 2 out of the water in terms of popularity and success. Really Xenoblade is in a really weird spot due to not getting new representation in spite of the series gaining more popularity and success outside of Smash. Smash isn't really reflecting the current state of Xenoblade at all and is representing it poorly as of this point in time
As of now there's no real precedent for Smash honoring the idea of including characters from the most recent Xenoblade game because look where we are.
Rex does have a sizable fanbase and remains one of the more requested Nintendo characters. In fact the problem with Rex isn't really with merit but due to timing. Not making the cutoff for base game and possibly not being looked at for the Pass due to the focus on guest characters (seemingly) and the possibility of more DLC after the Pass being an unknown.
If Rex maintains his popularity in time for next Smash I could see him still being chosen assuming Xenoblade 3 doesn't completely blow Xenoblade 2 out of the water in terms of popularity and success. Really Xenoblade is in a really weird spot due to not getting new representation in spite of the series gaining more popularity and success outside of Smash. Smash isn't really reflecting the current state of Xenoblade at all and is representing it poorly as of this point in time
That's why I think Zoroark is more befitting for Elma: their time had already passed years before the next installment of Smash, and they didn't make it despite their game being relevant around the time of their respective project plans being put together.
I put down an avatar bet that there won't be a second Pass and unless Rex is the protagonist of future Xenoblade titles I see no real reason for him to be chosen over a more recent character. It's the same as Fire Emblem and Pokemon.
(Imagine if we get Xenoblade Chronicles X2 on the Switch and Elma is the character in Smash 6 lol.)
The common consensus is October. But all we know is "fall" which probably isn't September because Nintendo's official calendars consider September part of summer.
(Imagine if we get Xenoblade Chronicles X2 on the Switch and Elma is the character in Smash 6 lol.)
The common consensus is October. But all we know is "fall" which probably isn't September because Nintendo's official calendars consider September part of summer.
Yeah; he decided to use them on Zero Suit instead.
Can't really think of another character who could've used a ponytail...
Then again; I was playing as Piranha Plant in January, so late September could be close enough to Fall.
People like Mario Bros 2.
And want to see Wart return. (Links Awakening hopefully brings him back)
I'm wondering how many games Monolithsoft could squeeze out before the next Smash. I'd guess their new IP is out either in 2020 or 2021, and gets an expansion a year later like Torna. Then I could see one additional game fitting in there afterwards before Sakurai plans the next Smash.
Yeah I can see that too. With Elma there is a small chance that X2 gets made since her story was left unfinished, though with Monolithsoft it isn't easy to tell where they could go next.
Yeah I can see that too. With Elma there is a small chance that X2 gets made since her story was left unfinished, though with Monolithsoft it isn't easy to tell where they could go next.
New IP in 2021 supported until 2022. Xenoblade X port in 2024. Xenoblade 3 is announced at 2027 but Sakurai started planning for Smash 6 in 2026. Rex gets in and we're in this mess all over again in 2028 discussing XC3 protag
i like that Monolith Soft brought back beloved characters in Xenoblade 2.
They'll at least won't let you forget their characters any time soon
They'll at least won't let you forget their characters any time soon
But Wart is a complete nothing character lol. I hope he's in Link's Awakening too but still. He's what people accuse K. Rool of being.
I think it's because the NES has one of the most iconic villain stables for Nintendo.
I don't think there are too many compelling villains from new Nintendo games to choose from tbh.
It's too bad that out of the Xeno protagonists only Fei Fong Wong is missing.
Well unfortunately Fei is stuck with Square that wants jackshit to do with Xenogears
I'm sure we all like a complete nothing character.
It's more that he's associated with a Game people really like, I would presume.
Thanks a lot, Square.
On the plus side, Yasunori Mitsuda was able to finally live his dream of working with Anúna.
I know they did stuff for Xenoblade 2 but there was a game before right? I remember hearing it wasn't their first time together
Strangely enough. When Xenoblade started doing really well, Square remember they had Xenogears and put them in some mobile (?) game.
On Zoroark's topic.. it's fine now, even as a Pokeball Pokémon he got basically a Final Smash
I can only hope the reactions to K. Rool being in Smash cemented to Nintendo that they were wrong to take him away and plan to keep him around.
I'd be kinda annoyed, not gonna lie, but Cranky would still be neat.
It'd hurt but I honestly reeaallly want him in too. Dude's the OG DK.
Cranky would probably have the GOAT reveal trailer too--
Honestly while we're kind of talking about Zoroark. How the hell would it work in Smash. It has the same problem as Cappy in that it's powerset just seems like it wouldn't work in Smash. Like at best it would be the ability to have mirror matches on the fly. Honestly forget Gen 5 being past it's point that was the real reason it didn't get a rep
As long as Dixie gets in eventually, I'll be okay with it. We need Dixie, Cranky, and Funky, and the gang is pretty much complete.
Considering the console exclusivity of P5R on the PS4 (Yes, I am aware Scramble is coming to Switch and Kasumi's likely showing up there as well) and the reactions on the internet to "no Switch port" (Era included), I could imagine that people would be befuddled that Sakurai and Nintendo approved such an inclusion, especially if she's put in to celebrate the release of a game not on a Nintendo platform.
Even if Kasumi is put in as a promotion vehicle for Scramble; I feel that the mess that resulted from P5R not being on a Nintendo console could sour people on her inclusion in general.
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