Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the party fighter for Switch. The publisher's description says it brings together every fighter in Super Smash Bros. history, with newcomers such as Inkling, Ridley, Simon Belmont and King K. Rool, plus echo fighters. Battles can run from one-on-one to eight-player fights, and the store lists 1 to 8 players on one system, 2 to 8 over local wireless and 2 to 4 online. Stage Morph changes one stage into another mid-fight, there are 900 music compositions, and GameCube controllers are supported for players who prefer them. Fighters Pass Vol. 2 adds more characters for $29.99. The weaknesses are online play capped at four players and the learning curve: new players can find a full eight-person screen hard to follow. For a group that meets in person, though, few games on any console offer as much replay value.

Who it is for

Friend groups and families who want a party fighter, and competitive players who want depth.

Price

$59.99 one-time digital purchase on the US Nintendo eShop.

Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate Regular Price: $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Every fighter in Super Smash Bros. history, plus newcomers
• Up to 8 players on one system
• 900 music compositions
• Stage Morph switches between two stages mid-battle
• Fighters Pass Vol. 2 sold separately for $29.99

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Up to eight players on a single Switch
• Strength: Works with GameCube controllers
• Strength: Deep enough for serious competitive play
• Weakness: Online play supports only 2 to 4 players
• Weakness: Extra fighters cost more through DLC
• Weakness: Chaotic for players new to fighting games

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Released: December 7, 2018
• Players: 1-8 local, 2-4 online
• File size: 17.3 GB
• eShop price: $59.99

Where it ranks

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is No. 6 in our Best Nintendo Switch Games verdict.