Series creator and director Masahiro Sakurai returned along with Bandai Namco Studios and Sora, the studios that developed 3DS/Wii U, with the return of the studios speeding up the preparation process. Planning for the game had begun by December 2015, with full development starting after the completion of 3DS/Wii U's downloadable content (DLC). The roster ranges from Nintendo mascots to characters from third-party franchises, with the game being supported with post-release downloadable content that adds more fighters and other content. Ultimate features over 80 playable fighters, including everyone from all previous Super Smash Bros. It features a wide variety of game modes, including a campaign for single-player and multiplayer versus modes. The game follows the series' traditional style of gameplay: controlling one of the various characters, players must use differing attacks to weaken their opponents and knock them out of an arena. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash Bros. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Ultimate is a 2018 crossover fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd.
