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Is Smash 2018 a port, or a new game?

Yesterday we had a whole slew of new games revealed on Nintendo's latest Direct, but the title that stood out as the presentation ended, was Super Smash Bros.

One thing Nintendo conveniently forgot to mention or hint at in any way; is the game a port of the WiiU Smash, following the trend of a lot of the current AAA Switch library? Or is it an entirely new Smash, just for Switch? Or maybe it's a mix of the 2, a DX version?

We've already had a ton of theories in the Super Smash Brothers announce thread - but here, we would like you to cast a vote!

 

[Deleted User]

its not it has to be more powerful then xbox one x and ps4 pro for it to be a new gen console.

The Xbox One X and PS4 Pro are the equivalent to the N3DS. Would you consider the N3DS a "new gen console"? A new gen console is one that has games/applications that cannot be run on the old gen console's hardware natively, and also cannot be built with the same tools. Switch games aren't built with Wii U dev tools, nor 3DS ones. Xbone X and PS4Pro both have games that are meant to be run on just slightly better hardware.

Once again, the best comparison is a 3DS -> N3DS. They are essentially the same.

 

[Futurdreamz]

I'd expect it to be either a DX port or a new game, but the only way to tell the difference would be that the "New" game would have less content.

Realistically I think the most logical solution is that Nintendo is happy with the balance and physics, so will simply update and recompile the existing game then focus on additional content. Then still charge $60 for it because Nintendo.

This is literally a generation where they can get away with simply recompiling all of their main games. Every system before, NES -> SNES - > N64 ->NGC - >Wii -> Wii U has required games to be rewritten for the newer version because they were dramatically more powerful and/or had a major change in controllers and experience. The Switch is similar to power of the Wii U and the controllers are compatible. The OS handles all power management and Nintendo has all their existing source code on hand so they can just recompile it for the new architecture then tweak.

 

[Stephano]

No wavedashing = no buying.
Unless Ganon is good or Shantae is in it.... then I'll blow 300 dollars on a switch.

 

[CeeDee]

No wavedashing = no buying.
Unless Ganon is good or Shantae is in it.... then I'll blow 300 dollars on a switch.

That... fits with your signature perfectly. Well done

 

[laudern]

Kind of weird that free is being used as a argument considering that goes for all games not just the ones on the Switch.

Also, the other consoles also have a lot of ports,remakes and remasters.

Doesn't that mean you do have a bias? lol

I mean no bias as to my excitement level towards the game as I have no interest in it.

 

[Stephano]

That... fits with your signature perfectly. Well done

Ganon = Life
I play Ganon and Ganon only (PM/Melee). But it's hard playing smash 4 because he is SO BAD. The king of evil deserves more respect.
Also Shantae is best gril

 

[Eddypikachu]

I'm putting my bets on a deluxe sm4sh port

 

[Deleted User]

The internet right now.

Spoiler

this gets more accurate every minute

 

[OctolingRift]

They aren't gonna make new models for a port

 

[YamiZee]

I'd say it's gonna be considered smash 5, but still use smash 4 heavily as a base for it.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I'd say it's gonna be considered smash 5, but still use smash 4 heavily as a base for it.

So... like... a lot of sequels

 

[Dgabriel]

its a new entry confirmed


https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/971885028245307392

 

[Xzi]

its a new entry confirmed

Not that I don't believe you, but can you or someone else translate that?

So... like... a lot of sequels

Every TES game since Morrowind and every Fallout game since 3 lol.

 

[Futurdreamz]

its a new entry confirmed

*squint*
Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow
Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow
Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow

...nope, can't read that.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

its a new entry confirmed


https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/971885028245307392

Translations are helpful, for those of us that weren't taught to read anything other than what aligns with the roman alphabet

 

[Dgabriel]

yeah sorry give me a sec

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

its the phase of announcing the game, i been working everyday in silence, please wait until the time comes, so more info is anounced


well, that's what i can take from the google translated text

 

[Eddypikachu]

yeah sorry give me a sec

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

its the phase of announcing the game, i been working everyday in silence, please wait until the time comes, so more info is anounced


well, that's what i can take from the google translated text

If you go back a few pages youll see that someone else already posted that here

 

[dontay0100]

- I just wish Bandai Namco would make a smash type game with anime characters.. the ds game back in the day was legit...

 

[KingVamp]

- I just wish Bandai Namco would make a smash type game with anime characters.. the ds game back in the day was legit...

D.O.N 2 would be great.

 

[Ampersound]

Smash is most likely a very time intensive game to develop.
Because of the smaller install base for Wii U, it just makes sense to port the same game over. There are a lot of people who didn't get the chance to play it yet, so why waste the effort to make something entirely new?
Smash 4 has already received its praise so it's less of a risk to port.
It won't be a complete new installment.