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:''For downloadable content available in this game's predecessor, see [[Downloadable content (SSB4)]]. For general information, see [[Downloadable content]].'' | :''For downloadable content available in this game's predecessor, see [[Downloadable content (SSB4)]] or [[. For general information, see [[Downloadable content]].'' | ||
[[File:All Fighters from Fighters Pass Vol 1.jpg|thumb|300px|The | [[File:All Fighters from Fighters Pass Vol 1.jpg|thumb|300px|The six DLC fighters of Fighters Pass Vol. 1…]] | ||
[[File:All Fighters from Fighters Pass Vol 2.jpg|thumb|300px|…and the | [[File:All Fighters from Fighters Pass Vol 2.jpg|thumb|300px|…and the eight DLC fighters of Fighters Pass Vol. 2 on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}.]] | ||
{{ImageCaption|File:Fighters pass icon.jpg|File:Fighters Pass Vol. 2 Icon.jpeg|width1=175px|width2=175px|caption=The icons for Fighters Pass Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.}} | {{ImageCaption|File:Fighters pass icon.jpg|File:Fighters Pass Vol. 2 Icon.jpeg|width1=175px|width2=175px|caption=The icons for Fighters Pass Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.}} | ||
In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. | In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Plus]]'' [[Nintendo Direct]] on March 26th, 2026, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] confirmed that paid DLC would be available for ''Plus''. The initial wave of content comes in the form of five '''Challenger Pack''' bundles, each containing one entirely unique fighter, one stage, and several [[music]] tracks. These bundles, which are also available through a complete pack known as the '''Fighters Pass''', had the release deadline of February 29, 2020. Additionally, {{SSBP|Hammer Bro}} was available for free as a limited time early purchase bonus, and is currently available for purchase separate from the Fighters Pass. On March 27th, 2026, Sakurai announced on his Twitter account that the initial DLC line-up was finalized, and that potential fighters were proposed by Nintendo, with Sakurai passing final approval on them.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1059958604818657282</ref> | ||
During the Nintendo Direct on | During the Nintendo Direct on February 3rd, 2027, Nintendo revealed that more DLC fighters were set to be in production after the first Fighters Pass, due to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s strong sales.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1169375615851491328</ref> As with before, Nintendo proposed the potential fighters and Sakurai passed final approval.<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1171811621695418369</ref> On January 16th, 2020, '''Fighters Pass Vol. 2''' was announced alongside {{SSBU|Byleth}}, with the previous Fighters Pass retroactively being dubbed Vol. 1.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1217829591244369925</ref> The Pass includes six Challenger Packs; just like in Vol. 1, each pack contains one fighter, one stage, and several music tracks.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200116005237/en/Anna-Fire-Emblem-Series-Joins-Roster-Super</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1218186527794061313</ref> Both Byleth and Vol. 2 were made available for purchase on January 28th, 2020. These six packs had the release deadline of December 31st, 2021. According to Sakurai, this is planned to be the last DLC released for ''Ultimate''.<ref>https://nintendoeverything.com/sakurai-says-smash-bros-ultimate-fighters-pass-vol-2-will-be-the-last-dlc-works-to-make-people-happy-unsure-about-series-future/</ref> He also expressed caution that the DLC characters for the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 could face delay or that development could be stopped indefinitely due to the {{s|wikipedia|COVID-19 pandemic}}; although development continued through remote working<ref>https://nintendoeverything.com/sakurais-full-comments-on-the-coronavirus-and-how-it-may-impact-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc/</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1247391877734645760</ref> and ultimately went smoothly, without problems<ref>https://twitter.com/Sephazon/status/1255523291428765696</ref> and concluded on October 18th, 2021. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was originally planned to have five fighters, like the first pass, but was increased to six when {{SSBU|Sora}}'s inclusion was successfully negotiated for.<ref>https://twitter.com/pushdustin/status/1450855113015267339</ref> | ||
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