Masahiro Sakurai confirms that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate won’t include Goku
Masahiro Sakurai, the renowned game designer and creator of the Super Smash Bros. series, has reaffirmed that Goku, the protagonist from the Dragon Ball franchise, will not be making an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
In an interview, Sakurai addressed the ongoing rumors and speculation surrounding Goku’s inclusion in the game. He stated that while Goku is a popular character, he does not fit the criteria for being included in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster.
Sakurai emphasized that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate primarily focuses on including characters from video game franchises that originated from the gaming industry. Goku, being a character from an anime and manga series, falls outside the scope of this criteria.
He further clarified that the decision to include characters in the game is not solely in his hands. It involves multiple parties, including the game development team, Nintendo, and other rights holders. The process of adding characters to the roster requires careful consideration to balance the gameplay and maintain the integrity of the franchise.
While fans have expressed their desire to see Goku in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sakurai assured that the game already offers a diverse array of fighters from various renowned video game franchises. It provides fans with the opportunity to pit their favorite characters against each other in epic battles.
Sakurai concluded the interview by thanking fans for their continued support and encouraged them to enjoy the existing roster of fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate focuses on video game characters
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., has once again confirmed that Goku will not join the game’s lineup. In an interview, Sakurai explained that Goku, a popular character from the Dragon Ball series, does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
The game primarily includes characters from video games, rather than those from anime and manga. Sakurai stressed that the decision to add characters to the game is a collaborative process involving several parties, such as the game development team, Nintendo, and other rights holders.
Despite fans’ desire to see Goku in the game, Sakurai assured that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate already offers a wide range of fighters from various video game franchises. It allows players to engage in thrilling battles between their favorite characters.
In conclusion, Sakurai expressed gratitude for the support from fans and encouraged them to enjoy the existing roster of fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.