Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sephiroth DLC Out Now - News

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Nintendo has released the Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The DLC is part of Challenger Pack 8 and is priced at $5.99, and is also included in the Fighter Pass Vol. 2, which is priced at $29.99.

Along with the DLC is the release of update 10.1.0 for the game.

Read the details on the DLC below:

Sephiroth joins Cloud as another playable fighter from the FINAL FANTASY series. But their play styles are far from similar. While they both possess swords, not much can compare to the range of Sephiroth’s legendary Masamune. He is also a much lighter fighter, offering quick movement, but taller and more prone to be struck by opponents. Using a combination of powerful and fast-moving slashes, air attacks, magic spells and throws, Sephiroth and his mighty Masamune are a formidable pair against Cloud and the dozens of other Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighters.

The new stage that is included in Challenger Pack 8 is based on the Northern Cave, an iconic location from the FINAL FANTASY series where a climactic battle with Sephiroth takes place. Fans of FINAL FANTASY will be delighted to see some familiar imagery while fighting on the stage, including the all-powerful summons Meteor and Holy, as well as the Highwind airship. Fans will also notice that, since Sephiroth is a video game boss character himself, his Classic Mode journey in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leads him through a series of battles against various bosses, including Dracula from Castlevania, Ganon from The Legend of Zelda, Rathalos from the Monster Hunter games and even Galleom from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

In addition to the two FINAL FANTASY music tracks already included in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Challenger Pack 8 adds nine new tracks, bringing the grand total of FINAL FANTASY music tracks in the game to 11. Challenger Pack 8 also includes a special Spirits Board inspired by the FINAL FANTASY series, including Spirits based on classic characters Aerith, Tifa and Barret.

Read the update 10.1.0 patch notes below:

Offline

• The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
  • Tifa
  • Barret
  • Aerith
  • Red XIII
  • Cid
  • Cait Sith
  • Yuffie
  • Vincent
  • The Turks & Rufus Shinra
  • Bahamut ZERO
  • Chocobo & Moogle
  • Shiva
  • Ifrit
• You can now switch between different artwork for Cloud’s spirit.

General

• The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
  • Sephiroth Challenger Pack
  • Barret’s Outfit
  • Tifa’s Outfit
  • Aerith’s Outfit
  • Chocobo Hat
  • Geno Hat + Outfit
• You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
• You can now switch between “Random from all songs” and “Random from My Music” for the Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield and Final Destination stages. (Note: To switch between options, access My Music via the Options or the Vault and then press the X Button.)
• The Final Smash for Cloud’s 2P, 4P, 6P and 8P color variations has been changed to Omnislash Ver. 5. (This essentially functions the same as a regular Omnislash.)
• Game balance adjustments have been made. Please see the official website for details of fixes and changes to fighters.
• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Compatibility Issues

• The latest software version is required to enter Online mode.
• Local wireless play is not compatible with Ver. 10.0.0 and earlier. All players who want to fight in local wireless battles need to make sure they have the same software version.
• There may be compatibility issues with replays from Ver. 9.0.0 to 10.0.0. Replays from Ver. 8.1.0 and earlier are not compatible. If you want to keep your replays, convert them into videos before installing the update. You can do this via Vault → Replays → Replay Data → Convert to Video.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

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