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[[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. | [[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). Challenger Pack 8 includes [[Sephiroth]] from {{uv|Final Fantasy}} (announced on December 10, 2020; pre-released on December 17; fully released on December 22, 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). Challenger Pack 8 includes [[Sephiroth]] from {{uv|Final Fantasy}} (announced on December 10, 2020; pre-released on December 17, 2020; fully released on December 22, 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. | ||
As in ''Smash 4'', further "characters" exist as alternate costumes for preexisting characters. In this game, fourteen characters have such costumes: [[Alph]] is accessible as a playable character via [[Olimar]]'s [[alternate costume]]s; the seven [[Koopalings]] are available as playable characters via [[Bowser Jr.]]'s alternate costumes; one of [[Pichu]]'s costumes depicts the specific "spiky-eared" Pichu variant; [[Alex]], a [[Zombie]] and an [[Enderman]] appear as Steve's alternate costumes; Pokémon Trainer, [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]], and Byleth each have opposite-gendered variants as alternate costumes; [[Pikachu]] possesses both an opposite-gendered variant and a costume depicting the specific "Cosplay" Pikachu variant; each of [[Villager]] and Inkling's costumes represent different customization options for the character, including gender; the Hero has three other protagonists from across the ''Dragon Quest'' series as palette swaps and the [[Ice Climbers]] swap the playable Ice Climber from Popo to Nana in half of their alternate costumes. Additionally, the [[Mii]] Brawler, Mii Swordfighter and Mii Gunner also have alternate gender options depending on the created Mii used for them. However, these characters are not treated as separate characters in-game. | As in ''Smash 4'', further "characters" exist as alternate costumes for preexisting characters. In this game, fourteen characters have such costumes: [[Alph]] is accessible as a playable character via [[Olimar]]'s [[alternate costume]]s; the seven [[Koopalings]] are available as playable characters via [[Bowser Jr.]]'s alternate costumes; one of [[Pichu]]'s costumes depicts the specific "spiky-eared" Pichu variant; [[Alex]], a [[Zombie]] and an [[Enderman]] appear as Steve's alternate costumes; Pokémon Trainer, [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]], and Byleth each have opposite-gendered variants as alternate costumes; [[Pikachu]] possesses both an opposite-gendered variant and a costume depicting the specific "Cosplay" Pikachu variant; each of [[Villager]] and Inkling's costumes represent different customization options for the character, including gender; the Hero has three other protagonists from across the ''Dragon Quest'' series as palette swaps and the [[Ice Climbers]] swap the playable Ice Climber from Popo to Nana in half of their alternate costumes. Additionally, the [[Mii]] Brawler, Mii Swordfighter and Mii Gunner also have alternate gender options depending on the created Mii used for them. However, these characters are not treated as separate characters in-game. | ||