7 Switch 2 Characters Nintendo Should Add to the Next Super Smash Bros.
As Nintendo Switch 2 enters its second year with strong game releases, speculation grows about the next Super Smash Bros. installment. According to Polygon, recent titles like Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders, and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave have significantly evolved Nintendo’s key franchises, setting the stage for roster updates in the fighting game.
Super Smash Bros. has long functioned as a franchise “time capsule,” with each new entry reflecting the current state of Nintendo’s most popular series. Characters are updated and added to represent the latest evolutions of their respective franchises. As the upcoming Switch 2 Smash Bros. title develops, the article identifies seven character additions that should be considered to capture this console generation’s innovation across Nintendo’s core lineup. The piece argues that the game’s roster should reflect the creative directions taken by recent Switch 2 releases, ensuring the new Smash Bros. serves as a snapshot of how Nintendo’s beloved franchises have been reimagined for the current hardware.