With only one character yet to be revealed in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters 2, there is anticipation as to who the final addition to the roster will be, but a new stage could be nearly as exciting. As with the game's previous DLC releases, a new playable character is not the only thing fans can be excited for when they purchase Challenger Pack 11 - a new stage and music tracks corresponding with the character's series will also offer some fresh excitement.
There are a number of characters Smash fans want to see as the final addition to the game. Characters like Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Master Chief from the Halo series, and Phoenix Wright from the Ace Attorney games have all been discussed as popular picks. Each of these characters' games have recognizable settings that could be the inspiration for a new Smash Bros. Ultimate stage..
In some cases, a stage that adds a bit of unpredictability to a match can make for a fun experience. Should Phoenix Wright be Smash Bros. Ultimate's next addition, he could come with a courtroom stage in which a trial is taking place. Ace Attorney features an array of memorable characters whose animated personalities and antics can make the trials more dramatic and engaging. Similarly to the WarioWare, Inc. stage, this drama could change the flow of a match. For example, the screen could shake whenever the judge uses his gavel, or perhaps the camera could focus on an attorney whenever he or she makes an objection.
Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final Stage Could Feature Popular Game Locations
If Sora is the final character added to Smash Bros. Ultimate, he could possibly come with a stage based on Hollow Bastion. A frequently revisited locale in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, Hollow Bastion serves as the setting of many important and memorable moments in the series. Also, given that the location is not specifically tied to any other Disney property, discussions to add Hollow Bastion and Sora to Smash might be more easily resolved. Given the size of Hollow Bastion, the stage could act similarly to the Rainbow Cruise stage, constantly moving and forcing players on a guided tour of the area.
Alternatively, if Halo's Master Chief is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's final character, the stage created could be based on a multiplayer map rather than one from the story. Multiplayer content is a popular aspect of the Halo series, emphasized by the choice to make Halo Infinite's multiplayer free-to-play. Fan-favorite maps, such as Halo 2's Blackout and Halo 3's Guardian, could be implemented as large maps similar to The Great Cave Offensive or Palutena's Temple. This way, a number of smaller battles could take place throughout the stage, similar to a Halo match.