At launch on , the game famously brought back every single fighter from previous entries in the series. Starting with a core group of 8 characters similar to the original N64 lineup, players unlock a massive base roster of 63 fighters through various gameplay modes.
The game is locked to 60 frames per second (FPS) across all modes to ensure competitive precision, though some stuttering may occur in complex emulation scenarios. Expanding the Experience: DLC Content
Nintendo expanded the game through October 2021 with two major . These packs added entirely new worlds, mechanics, and 12 total additional fighters. Fighters Pass Vol. 1 Fighters Pass Vol. 2 Joker ( Persona 5 ) Min Min ( ARMS ) Hero ( Dragon Quest ) Steve / Alex (Minecraft) Banjo & Kazooie Sephiroth ( Final Fantasy VII ) Terry (Fatal Fury) Pyra / Mythra ( Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ) Byleth ( Fire Emblem ) Kazuya ( Tekken ) Sora ( Kingdom Hearts )