


In case you're wondering, Echo characters are as the name suggests, similar versions of existing characters. Unlike the older Smash games where the unlock requirements were often insane (many many hours of game time), the unlock requirements for Smash Ultimate are more accessible to everyone. The other 66 characters, which include both Echo and Mii characters, are unlocked by playing the game in different ways, in particular completing milestones across the various modes. They are: Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox and Pikachu. These fighters are reminiscent of the original 8 characters from the Nintendo 64 version of Smash Bros. At the beginning of the game, players start with a default set of 8 fighters. Crossover characters are also on the roster such as Sonic, Bayonetta and Snake. Many of Nintendo's famous characters make an appearance in Smash Ultimate including Mario, Peach, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mega Man, Ryu, Ken, Link and Pikachu to name just a few. In this guide you'll find instructions for unlocking every fighter on the Nintendo Switch roster. Super Smash Bros Ultimate contains 77+ playable characters, the majority of which are gradually unlocked as players progress through the game.
