Homura / Hikari of "Xenoblade 2" participates in "SSB SP"! And Rex?

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Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL ( hereafter referred to as "Smash Bros. SP"), a dreamlike fighting game with characters that transcend the boundaries of titles and hardware.
Every time Nintendo makes an announcement, fans are always asking, "What's the next fighter for Smash Bros. This is a very popular title that has fans asking, "What's the next fighter yet?
On "Nintendo Direct 2021.2.18" broadcast on Thursday, February 18, 2021, a new fighter was announced as expected!
Homura/Hikari " from "Xenoblade 2" will be joining the game! Where's Rex?



Homura/Hikari" will join "Smash Bros.

The movie of their entry into the game is a 4 minutes and 30 seconds long movie!
The movie starts with the main character Rex searching for Homura, who suddenly disappeared.
Rex finally finds Homura. Why is Homura here...?



Homura: "I was invited to the big fight! "
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Rex can't help but think, " I'm supposed to be in the game! " and his true feelings.
I'm sorry Rex, but it's " Homura/Hikari " that looks good....


Switching between Homura and Hikari to fight!


Homura and Hikari
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Moderate exposure?
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While "Xenoblade 2" is rated CERO: C (for ages 15 and up ), "Smash Bros. SP" is rated CERO: A (for all ages ).
I think "Homura/Hikari" in "Smash Bros SP" is a little less exposed...

Homura/Hikari" can be switched freely during battle!
In the entry movie, Homura is seen performing a

  • Flare Smash
  • Flame Nova
  • Prominence Revolt
  • Blaze End

Hikari's

  • Lightning Buster
  • Photon Edge
  • Panishment Ray
  • Rainbow Dust

... and other techniques.
Furthermore, there was a scene where Rex appeared as a causal predictor who can see the future and the last trump card.
Good for Rex!


Homura's last trump card "Burning Sword".
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The new stage features "Jicchan"!


The new stage is Seiryu!
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The Giant God Beast Seiryu, whom Rex affectionately calls "Jicchan," also appears in a new stage!
Familiar characters such as Nia, Byakko, Tora, and Hana will also appear in the background!


Group illustration of all members
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This brings the total number of fighters in "Smash Bros SP" to 84!
In the group illustration, Rex is firmly positioned next to Shulk.
I wonder if Rex will ever be in this lineup...

Homura/Hikari" will be released in March 2021!

Special illustration by "Xenoblade 2" character designer Masatsugu Saito
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In addition to " Homura/Hikari," which will be released in March 2021, a total of 6 additional contents, including " Mien Mien," " Steve/Alex," " Sephiroth," and 2 more to be announced, will be available at a discounted price. Fighter Pass Vol. 2 " is also on sale for 3,300 yen (tax included)!
The two characters can be switched between each other, and we can't wait to see the video of how to use "Homura/Hikari, " which will also be available in the "Fighter Pass Vol. 2.
For more details and further information, please check the official "Smash Bros SP" website!

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