Sakurai teases next Smash Ultimate DLC fighter while explaining anniversary tweet rules
DLC Fighter Tease
Masahiro Sakurai, the visionary behind Super Smash Bros Ultimate, has dropped intriguing hints about the next downloadable fighter in his recent Famitsu magazine column. The game director cleverly wove this tease into his discussion about the “Picture of the Day” Twitter routine that has become a beloved feature among Smash enthusiasts.
Through translator Kody NOKOLO, Sakurai revealed he’s working on more than just anniversary tweets, telling fans to “hold on just a bit longer” – a statement widely interpreted as referring to the next DLC character.
Industry analysts predict Nintendo will unveil the new fighter during their E3 2021 presentation, as the June event traditionally serves as a platform for major Smash announcements. This timing aligns with Sakurai’s “bit longer” timeframe, creating perfect conditions for a summer reveal.
Picture of the Day Mechanics
Sakurai provided unprecedented clarity about his Picture of the Day selection criteria, settling community debates about what qualifies for celebration. The process involves meticulous planning, with tweets being prepared approximately two months in advance under specific guidelines.
Key restrictions include:
– Only games with representation in Smash qualify (Spirits excluded)
– For series anniversaries, the first game must have Smash representation
– When anniversaries coincide, posts are spaced one hour apart
– Each post requires an accompanying comment
The Spirits exclusion proves particularly challenging for Sakurai, who admits needing to restrain himself from commemorating these characters. With hundreds of Spirits in the game, comprehensive celebration would overwhelm the Twitter feed and dilute the special nature of these posts.
Future of Smash Content
With two fighters remaining in Fighters Pass Volume 2 and rumors of a potential twelfth challenger pack circulating, Sakurai’s Picture of the Day tradition may continue through 2022. The director himself has pondered how to evolve the feature should he maintain it long-term.
While keeping character details close to his chest, Sakurai’s “trying his best” comment suggests significant effort going into these final DLC additions. The community continues speculating wildly about potential fighters, though Sakurai maintains his anniversary tweets don’t contain hidden clues about upcoming roster additions.
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