Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
About the Game
Ultimate is a platform-based fighting game that unites characters across Nintendo and third-party franchises in highly dynamic brawl arenas. It serves as the fifth main entry in the Super Smash Bros. series, offering the largest roster and stage collection in the franchise. At its core, the gameplay retains the series' core mechanics: players battle by inflicting damage (indicated as a percentage) to increase knockback and ultimately eject opponents from the arena.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game supports up to eight fighters simultaneously in modes like Time, Stock, and Stamina battles, and includes both single-player and multiplayer options. Ultimate also includes the complete return of every fighter from previous entries - an unprecedented feat reflected in the tagline "Everyone is here!" - alongside extensive stage representation across gaming history. The game introduces Spirits as collectible enhancements, flexible rule customization (like choosing Battlefield or Omega stage variants, preset rulesets), and advanced techniques like directional air dodges, perfect shields, and short-hop attacks that deepen competitive play.
Modes & Ways to Play
A wide range of modes - from Classic and All-Star to the adventure-focused World of Light - complement local and online competitions.
Player support includes Internet, Same/Split-Screen, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Core Gaming Systems (Pty) Ltd | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sora Ltd. | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | LATAMEL Distribuidora S. de R.L. de C.V. | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| Business Model | Commercial | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Game Card | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Joy-Con | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| VR Helmets/Headsets Supported | Nintendo Labo Toy-Con VR Goggle | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Handheld Mode | 1 Player | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Tabletop Mode | 1-8 Players | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via TV Mode | 1-8 Players | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 4 Players | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Online Play | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Save Data Cloud | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Switch Online | Smartphone App | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Amiibo | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Handheld mode compatible | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Tabletop mode compatible | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | TV mode compatible | Nintendo Switch | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Fighting | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #HAC P AAABA USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-8 players local, 1-8 players online | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory Inc., Nintendo Co., Ltd. | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #LA-H-AAABA | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-8 players offline, 2-8 players local, 1-4 players online | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-07 | Japan; download release | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; download release | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | South Africa; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2021 | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| 2018-12-07 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2018-12-07 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| December 7, 2018 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 7, 2018 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | LA-H-AAABA-USA | United States; retail release | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | LA-H-AAABA-USA | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496598709 | Mexico; retail release with SMECCV rating | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496592998 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B01N5OKGLH | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 2302876903 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #HAC P AAABA USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496593001 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496422936 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B07BHGGHX1 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 15031188668 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B07BHGGHX1 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496422936 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496422875 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496422899 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496422929 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496422868 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #LA-H-AAABA | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 15031188668 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
