Smash Ultimate’s final DLC chapter: Sakurai confirms end of Fighters Pass content
Sakurai’s Official Announcement
Game director Masahiro Sakurai has made definitive statements about the future of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, confirming that the game’s downloadable content will conclude with the completion of Fighters Pass Volume 2. This announcement dashes widespread speculation about potential additional character passes.
Through his regular Famitsu column and social media translations, Sakurai emphasized that the development team is focusing all efforts on polishing the final two DLC fighters, with no plans for continued character development beyond this point.
The legendary fighting game, which has assembled an unprecedented roster of 80+ characters across gaming history, will reach its content climax by December 2021. Sakurai revealed he’ll conclude his development column coinciding with the final DLC release, marking both a professional and creative milestone.
TwitterThe developer’s regular column will conclude with Ultimate’s final DLC.
Remaining DLC Content
With Challenger Pack 10 and 11 remaining, the Smash community is abuzz with speculation about reveal timing and character choices. Historical patterns suggest E3 2021 in June will likely host at least one major announcement, potentially following the dual-reveal approach used for Banjo-Kazooie and Hero in 2019.
Translation expert Robert Sephazon shared Sakurai’s comments confirming the development timeline: “The game will be finalized when all DLC is complete, and that time is coming quite soon.” This aligns with Nintendo’s established December 2021 deadline for Fighters Pass Volume 2 content.
While Sakurai provided no direct hints about character identities, community analysts note that E3’s global audience makes it an ideal platform to introduce Western gaming icons. Popular predictions include Activision’s Crash Bandicoot or Microsoft’s Master Chief, either of which would create massive cross-platform excitement. https://twitter.com/Sephazon/status/1397602005892222976
Future Possibilities
Sakurai definitively ended speculation about additional fighters, stating: “There are only two fighters remaining. They will both be released this year.” This clear statement contradicts earlier rumors about potential bonus characters beyond the announced lineup.
However, examination of Smash 4’s post-DLC support suggests players might still receive balance updates and technical patches after the final character release. The Wii U version received several adjustments following Bayonetta’s debut, establishing precedent for ongoing game refinement.
As the Switch Pro rumor mill continues turning, some theorists speculate about potential Ultimate enhancements for new hardware. While Sakurai has confirmed content conclusion, the franchise’s future remains an open question that may be answered in Nintendo’s upcoming announcements.
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