Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s DLC character is Joker from Persona 5

Nintendo revealed a new downloadable character that is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It is Joker from Persona 5. The announcement came during The Game Awards today.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is launching on December 7. The game starts with a giant roster of 74 fighters. That will bump up to 75 when Piranha Plant launches in February. He will be free to anyone who buys the game before the end of January. After that, Ultimate is getting five paid DLC characters.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.