Nintendo Direct 1/16/2020 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Byleth To Its Roster

The Nintendo Direct today featured some heaping news regarding its widely acclaimed Super Smash Bros series. The latest addition to Challenger Pack 5 is the protagonist Byleth from the most recent release, Fire Emblem Three Houses, released in the early quarter of 2019.

Now while I have read that many aren't too thrilled with yet another sword wielding Fire Emblem character being added to the already huge roster, based on the demonstration, Sakurai aime to separate Byleth from the pack as much as possible.

For instance, Byleth has access to the Sword of the Creator, the primary weapon born to be used by Byleth, Areadbhar (the Crest of Blaiddyd and Dimitri's weapon), a spear of Celtic mythology and a primary use for mid-range poke attacks, and Aymr (the Crest of Seiros and Edelgard's weapon), a heavy-hitting axe strike, and Failnaught, a bow attack used in neutral for ranged striking. Each of these relics can be used with the coinciding direction. While a great deal of tools appear to be at Byleth's disposal, the character lacks the mobility and dexterity of other Fire Emblem fighters, like Robin and Chrom.

There's even a color variation that emulates the leaders of the three houses featured, Dimitri, Edelgard, and Claude. I personally think it would have been neat if the house leaders were the playable characters, but I digress. Byleth completes this Fighter's Pass, beginning with Joker, Hero, Banjo & Kazooie, and Terry Bogard. This does not spell the end for roster additions, as another Fighter's Pass is announced with six more character slots. Sakurai has stated that these additions have already been chosen , so time will tell as the rest of the world to learn

the new stage Garreg Mach Monastery is a multi tier level that takes you through various locations that you visit in Three Houses; the Reception Hall (which features breakable chandeliers that double as platforms), the Marketplace, the Bridge, and the Cathedral. 

The music added will include 11 new tracks, including new arrangements for the Three Houses main theme. The other track listings include:

- Fodlan Winds

- Blue Skies and a Battle

- Tearing Through Heaven

- Chasing Daybreak

- Between Heaven and Earth

- Paths That Will Never Cross

- The Apex of the World

- The Edge of Dawn (English and Japanese)

Three Houses characters from the various house and churches are added to the Spirit Board, including the house leaders. 

Mii Fighters also got a new slew of costume options. In this set, Assassin's Creed Swordfighter is an option, Rabbids, Mega Man X, Mega Man Battle Network, and a CUPHEAD skin. A new song will be added upon purchase of the Cuphead costume, "Floral Fury". These will be available January 29, 2020 for $0.80 (₤0.70)

Two new Amiibos will be available for purchase, Richter Belmont and Dark Samus. These will be released Friday, January 17.

Byleth will be available for purchase January 29th, 2020.

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