Smash Ultimate DLC theory suggests which characters may join based on voice acting patterns
The Crowd Cheer Theory Explained
A groundbreaking discovery in Smash Ultimate’s audio files might hold the key to predicting future DLC fighters.
Sharp-eared players have uncovered a crucial difference between the first and second Fighters Pass content. While characters like Byleth from Volume 1 feature unique crowd cheers across multiple languages, all Volume 2 additions maintain identical English cheers regardless of the game’s language setting. This suggests Nintendo may have streamlined production by not re-recording international voice lines for the second pass.
The implications are significant for character selection. Any fighter whose name changes substantially between languages (like Pokémon characters who say their names differently worldwide) would create inconsistencies with the English-only cheering. This discovery first surfaced on gaming forums in May 2021, when players noticed the pattern across all Volume 2 DLC releases.
What This Means for Potential Fighters
This audio evidence creates clear boundaries for which characters could realistically join the roster.
Pokémon characters appear particularly unlikely due to their language-specific vocalizations. As noted by community experts, even existing Sonic characters in Smash feature multilingual voice acting, making new Sonic representatives improbable under this theory. However, characters with consistent international naming conventions – like Master Chief from Halo or Crash Bandicoot – remain strong candidates.
“This isn’t definitive proof against any character,” explains one forum user, “but it shows Nintendo didn’t budget for international voice work this time. Characters that don’t need localized voices still have a shot.” This explains why Master Chief could still appear despite having different names in some languages – his iconic voice only needs English recording.
E3 2021 Implications and Predictions
The upcoming E3 presentation will serve as the first major test for this theory’s validity.
With Challenger Pack 10 expected to debut at the event, the gaming community waits to see if the revealed fighter aligns with the voice acting patterns. A character like Dr. Eggman appearing would disprove the theory, while someone like Crash Bandicoot would support it. Either way, the discovery adds an exciting new layer to Smash speculation.
For players tracking these developments, here’s what to watch for: Does the character have language-specific vocalizations? Does their name change significantly between regions? The answers could help predict the final Fighters Pass Volume 2 addition coming later in 2021.
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