Super Smash Bros 6: The Future of Smash
This is a design document for Super Smash Bros 6, a hypothetical sequel to Super Smash Bros Ultimate and the next entry in the Super Smash Bros franchise for the Nintendo Switch 2. Throughout these docs, the game is referenced as Smash 6 / SSB6. The site details the design changes proposed in the transition from Ultimate (SSBU) to Smash 6.
A speculative design document written as a writing & game-design sample. An independent, unofficial fan project — not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.
How do you follow up Smash Ultimate?
This document covers every aspect of the game:
- Battle Updates — new Stage Type Layouts, new game modes, enhancements to Squad Strike and the Smash Meter, Overdrive, Customizable Rules
- Challenge Modes — Path of Spirits, All-Star, Boss Rush, and more
- Custom Content — Event Match Builder, Stage Builder improvements, Break the Targets, Show Me Your Moves combo creator
- Adventure Mode — A remaster of the fan favorite Subspace Emissary from Brawl and plans for a new adventure
- Training — An interactive tutorial mode, tips and training mode updates
- Menu — Character select screen, stage select screen, gallery mode, and a new game-end menu
- Replays — Replay fast-forward and replay takeover
- Controls — New control customization options, easier Out of Shield and Platform Dropping, Controller Presets
- Online — Rollback netcode, a traditional ranked ladder, fixed-ruleset quickplay playlists, remote doubles partner, casual and ranked playlists
- Fighter Updates — Moveset and balance changes for all returning fighters
- Battle Assets — New playable fighters, stages, items, spirits, songs, assist fighters, Poké Ball Pokémon, bosses
- Related Media — Amiibo support and a Lite Edition
- DLC Notes — A monthly DLC schedule supporting the game post-launch
Title Considerations
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch 2
- Super Smash Bros. 6
- Super Smash Bros.
- Super Smash Bros: Zenith
- Super Smash Bros: Shine On