Description:
The Challenger Pack 11 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. This DLC was highly anticipated and marked the final fighter to be added to the game's massive roster. It was released on October 18, 2021.
Here's a breakdown of what the Challenger Pack includes:
The Fighter: Sora
Sora's inclusion was a major moment for the Super Smash Bros. series, as he was a character many fans had wished for due to his long history with Nintendo consoles and his iconic status in the gaming world. His playstyle is heavily influenced by his abilities in the Kingdom Hearts games.
Key features of Sora's moveset:
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Floaty Jumps and Air Mobility: Sora is a very light and floaty fighter, a direct callback to his signature movement style in Kingdom Hearts. This makes him great for aerial combos and recovery, but also makes him easy to launch.
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Three-Hit Combos: Sora's normal attacks, both on the ground and in the air, consist of three-hit combos, mimicking the combo system from his home series.
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Magic Spells (Neutral Special): His Neutral Special, "Magic," cycles through three different spells:
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Firaga: A fast, fiery projectile.
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Thundaga: A multi-hit lightning attack that strikes in front of him.
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Blizzaga: A short-range, freezing projectile.
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Sonic Blade (Side Special): Sora dashes forward with a series of slashes. This move can be used multiple times in a row, making it a great option for horizontal recovery and combo extension.
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Aerial Sweep (Up Special): A vertical, spinning slash that provides excellent recovery and can be used for juggling opponents.
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Counterattack (Down Special): A defensive move where Sora takes a defensive stance and retaliates with a powerful slash if an opponent hits him.
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Final Smash: His Final Smash is "Sealing the Keyhole," where he performs a cinematic attack that traps opponents in a vortex of light, culminating in a powerful slash.
The Stage: Hollow Bastion
The DLC includes a new stage, Hollow Bastion (also known as Radiant Garden), a central location in the Kingdom Hearts series. The stage is a floating platform in front of a giant castle. As the battle progresses, the stage's background changes, and it eventually transitions to a section inspired by the "Dive to the Heart" area from the games, with stained-glass images of Kingdom Hearts characters appearing.