Nintendo announced earlier today that it will unveil thefinal Fighter’s Pass character inÂSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatelater this week in a new Direct hosted by director Masahiro Sakurai. While for now, leaks and rumors as to who this new addition to the roster could be haven’t really come about, the game’s community is now seemingly assuming that they have a good idea as to who could soon be coming.Based on some information that was divulged last week, it seems quite possible that Dante from theDevil May Cryseries could be the next character joiningSmash Ultimate. In a message to fans last week, Capcom producer Matt Walker stated thatnews on the upcoming Switch port ofÂDevil May Cry 3would be arriving soon. Specifically, Walker told fans that January 16 was a date that they needed to circle on their calendars to look forward to learning more. While Walker’s message was said to be directly about the Switch edition ofÂDMC3, some have now assumed that because thisÂSmashDirect is transpiring on the same aforementioned date that the two events could somehow be related.
Dante would actually make a lot of sense to join the roster ofÂSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateand has likely been one of the most-requested characters in recent years. Not only has Capcom previously shown a willingness to bring its characters over to the iconic fighting franchise with the inclusion of Mega Man, but the Japanese publisher has alsobrought over the first twoÂDevil May Crytitles to Switchin recent months. To see Dante joinÂSmashright before the launch ofÂDMC 3on Switch in February would surely be something that Capcom wouldn’t be against by any means.
Still, it’s worth noting that none of this is confirmed just yet and you should take it all with a grain of salt. We could just be due for some news on Thursday related toÂDevil May Cry 3itself which will have nothing whatsoever to do withÂSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Basically, if you want to see Dante inÂSmash, you should hope for the best but prepare for the worst, just as you would with any other character.
Obviously, we’ll learn more officially in under 48 hours about whoÂSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’snewest character will be for sure, but Dante seems to have a fair shot at this point in time. We will keep you up to date on all of the latest happenings withÂSmash Ultimatehere on DualShockers as news comes about.
