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In addition, most full [[clones]] are now labelled as "Echo Fighters" and are marked with an epsilon (ε) next to their [[fighter number]]s, which they share with the character they are based on. Returning characters [[Lucina]] and [[Dark Pit]] have been given this title (as they are Echo Fighters of [[Marth]] and [[Pit]], respectively), while new characters [[Daisy]], Richter, [[Chrom]], [[Dark Samus]], and [[Ken]] are Echo Fighters of [[Peach]], Simon, [[Roy]], [[Samus]], and [[Ryu]], respectively. Aside from an option allowing these characters to be displayed on the same slot as their counterpart on the [[character select screen]] exclusively during [[Vs. Mode]], [[Tourney]], [[Custom Smash]], [[Super Sudden Death]], and [[Quickplay]], there is no special distinction between most of them in-game, and the name is used mostly for marketing purposes. | In addition, most full [[clones]] are now labelled as "Echo Fighters" and are marked with an epsilon (ε) next to their [[fighter number]]s, which they share with the character they are based on. Returning characters [[Lucina]] and [[Dark Pit]] have been given this title (as they are Echo Fighters of [[Marth]] and [[Pit]], respectively), while new characters [[Daisy]], Richter, [[Chrom]], [[Dark Samus]], and [[Ken]] are Echo Fighters of [[Peach]], Simon, [[Roy]], [[Samus]], and [[Ryu]], respectively. Aside from an option allowing these characters to be displayed on the same slot as their counterpart on the [[character select screen]] exclusively during [[Vs. Mode]], [[Tourney]], [[Custom Smash]], [[Super Sudden Death]], and [[Quickplay]], there is no special distinction between most of them in-game, and the name is used mostly for marketing purposes. | ||
[[Piranha Plant]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series touches new ground as the first mob character in ''Smash'', and as an early purchase bonus DLC character, released on January 29, 2019. It was also confirmed that five more unique newcomers would be added as DLC by January 2020. With the exception of Piranha Plant, all of these DLC characters can be bought together as part of a [[Fighters Pass]]. For Fighters Pass Vol. 1, [[Joker]] from | [[Piranha Plant]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series touches new ground as the first mob character in ''Smash'', and as an early purchase bonus DLC character, released on January 29, 2019. It was also confirmed that five more unique newcomers would be added as DLC by January 2020. With the exception of Piranha Plant, all of these DLC characters can be bought together as part of a [[Fighters Pass]]. For Fighters Pass Vol. 1, [[Joker]] from {{uv|Persona}} is part of Challenger Pack 1 (announced on December 6, 2018, one day before ''Ultimate''{{'}}s release; released on April 17, 2019), the [[Hero]] from {{uv|Dragon Quest}} is part of Challenger Pack 2 (announced on June 11, 2019; released on July 30, 2019), [[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]] from their namesake series {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} are part of Challenger Pack 3 (announced on June 11, 2019; released on September 4, 2019), {{uv|Fatal Fury}}’s [[Terry]] is part of Challenger Pack 4 (announced on September 4, 2019; released on November 6, 2019), and [[Byleth]] from {{uv|Fire Emblem}} as part of Challenger Pack 5 (announced on January 16, 2020; released on January 28, 2020), finishing Fighters Pass Vol. 1. | ||
During the September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct, after revealing Terry, it was announced that even more DLC Fighters beyond the five in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 are in development, as Fighters Pass Vol. 2 will include 6 more playable characters. This number of newcomers was announced during the January 16, 2020 Presentation revealing Byleth. Challenger Pack 6 includes [[Min Min]] from {{uv|ARMS}} (announced on March 26, 2020; revealed on June 22, 2020; released on June 29, 2020). Challenger Pack 7 includes [[Steve]] from {{uv|Minecraft}} (announced on October 1, 2020; released on October 13th, 2020). The rest of the characters from the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 remain unannounced and are set to be released by the end of 2021, though their specific release dates are unknown. | During the September 4, 2019 Nintendo Direct, after revealing Terry, it was announced that even more DLC Fighters beyond the five in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 are in development, as Fighters Pass Vol. 2 will include 6 more playable characters. This number of newcomers was announced during the January 16, 2020 Presentation revealing Byleth. Challenger Pack 6 includes [[Min Min]] from {{uv|ARMS}} (announced on March 26, 2020; revealed on June 22, 2020; released on June 29, 2020). Challenger Pack 7 includes [[Steve]] from {{uv|Minecraft}} (announced on October 1, 2020; released on October 13th, 2020). The rest of the characters from the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 remain unannounced and are set to be released by the end of 2021, though their specific release dates are unknown. | ||