The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS roster has gained another sword-wielding fighter to join the family of over 50 characters.
Corrin, the main protagonist and playable character from Fire Emblem Fates, will join the fight with a handful of unique moves, weapons, and specials.
In a similar vein to Wii Fit Trainer, Villager, and Robin, players will have the choice to play as either a male or female version of the character, which are visible below.
Corrin's character harnesses the power of a dragon through their blood, allowing them to perform specials utilizing transformations between dragon and human form.
The standard special, Dragon Fang Shot, paralyzes opponents and can be charged to deal huge amounts of damage. With the side special, the Dragon Lunge, enemy fights can be pinned following a jump and side attack for extra damage.
Dragon Ascent, Corrin's Up special, has a wide range and control while his Down special, Counter Surge, is similar to that of other Fire Emblem fighters.
Lastly, the Final Smash, Torrential Roar, sucks in multiple opponents with a whirl of water for massive knockouts.
While no stage comes with Corrin, two music tracks will be available alongside two trophies exclusively for the 3DS version.
Corrin will be available for purchase as a download for $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.49 for Super Smash Bros for 3DS or Wii U or $5.99 / €5.99 / £5.39 for both game versions in a bundle. The target launch date is currently February 2016.
In addition, an amiibo of Corrin will be available later in 2016 alongside the other new characters revealed today.
Are you excited for Corrin coming to Super Smash Bros. in 2016? What was your opinion of the presentation as a whole? Let us know in the comments below.
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Love the complaints.
Did we really need another Fire Emblem character?
Very Excited.
I don't see any problems with this guy, TBH... Except that he's yet another character with Counter, and a strong one at that. Can't we get any variety?! 😆
@mariovslink62 ikr. I am personally super excited
The only truly disappointing reveal today. FE gets more representation than Zelda which is just sad.
As long as he's not from the ballot, I'm fine with him... even though he IS the sixth FE character.
I'm reeeally disappointed to see Super Fire Emblem Bros...
@Sonic1994CD No. No we didn't.
Eh...I'll give him a try, but I think we've got enough FE characters.
It's got awesome dragon moves, so I'm excited for Corrin, and I'm not even a Fire Emblem fan
LOL, the saltiness here is going to get stronger...
@CharlieSmile Ha! Same
Super happy and excited for em, don't wanna hear "Theirs already enough Fire emblem characters" there's not that many.
That was a surprise. I recall Sakurai saying something like "The DLC characters from now on will be total fan service," so I wasn't expecting them to make a character from an upcoming game.
I haven't played Fire Emblem Fates or know much about the character, so I don't really feel attached to or excited for the character. Well, I know there were some people that wanted the character, so good for them!
No we didn't "need" another Fire Emblem character, and it certainly wouldn't have been my first choice. But actually Corrin looks awesome! I'm eagerly awaiting this one
Yes.
Six Fire Emblem characters. Damn. But that's classic Nintendo, there is nothing for them in the middle, just taking to extremes. First they were all in for canning FE, and all of the sudden it's cool no, so let's spam FE everywhere, even when it doesn't make sense like in that SMT game.
Instead of giving another character a chance, it starts looking like FE gets Dr Mario/Dark Pit treatment.
Yeah, he looks really cool (coming from someone who still hasn't picked the game up...).
Underwhelming, but I haven't played Fates yet, so eh. The guy seems a bit skinny or awkwardly proportioned to me, but the girl seems fine in that respect. It's just weird to see them changing their limbs like Venom.
That said, you can never have to many Fire Emblem characters. Oh, and I like how he basically just said "Screw you guys, I'm playing Smash!"
Very excited and looks awesome, can't wait to play it.
sigh "OHMIGAHD ANUTHER FIER EMBLEM CHARACTER?!? CURSE U SAKURI!111"
I'm actually very excited for Corrin. He seems to have a unique moveset that prevents him from being a clone, and he promotes FE: Fates. I can't wait for his amiibo as well.
Huge fan of this reveal. Gives me hope for a European release date. I know he is the sixth Fire Emblem character but at least there is some originality in his moveset (knowing the size of the Fire Emblem roster I now think Lucina should have been a Marth costume although I'd have wanted the amiibo still). Besides Super Smash Bros. is, amongst other things, an opportunity for Nintendo to advertise this franchise which is probably why he is being released before/around the release of Fates. So ultimately very happy about this, clever move by Nintendo and please can we have a European release date?
I'm a happy Fire Emblem fan right now. Even if six is getting ridiculous. And I can't wait to fight to the Fates main theme!
All the people complaining about too many FE characters when two are optional DLC characters...
YEAH! More FIRE EMBLEM! Hahahah I'm so happy!
@Dave24 No it doesn't, at least Corrin. He has some very unique moves, if you happened to watch the video and see beyond the looks of the character.
Granted, there are quite many FE characters, but as long as it's not a copy character and is interesting, like this one, it's ok Can't wait to try! He/She seems quite strong though. All of the new ones do
Possibly new main.
Sorry shulk, but this guy seems that it will fare better in tournament play.
Even if he isnt, it looks fun to play as well as the different options you can do.
Definitely getting Corrin. I kind of wanted to see him/her in Smash anyways.
And honestly, I could care less about the representation of FE in terms of characters. For me, as long as a character is fun to play as, it is fine by me.
@Tsurii yeah, for me that was like.. Spoiler alert
@Tsurii It has been shown in trailers as well. Besides you'd have to leave the internet to not know about this (or REALLY good at avoiding anything or anyone FE related)
I'm pretty excited about this...Still wishing Lyn would get that upgrade but as a big fan of FE:if I'm pretty stoked about this. I do hope this amiibo is female.
He looks interesting but Fire Emblem is way over represented.
Man, Sakurai's gotta FE boner. I mean, I love FE too, but there's a line. But I digress. No matter how much I think his character was just some really bad excuse, Corrin will do well in the meta I think.
If Lucina was just another Alt skin, then we'd probably look away at this, but no.
@Squidling - You don't appear in the FE community much don't you. The "Optional Argument" is considered a degrading meme. Don't put it in Smash, thank you.
More Fire Emblem? I thought I was tired of it, but I'm actually pretty okay with this.
Not that I've played the game yet, but it just feels as though there would be more interesting character in the game than the blank slate personification.
"W-what's that? You want even MORE Fire Emblem? You want ANOTHER swordsman?! WELL BOY DO YOU HAVE THE SOMETHING FOR YOU!"
I'm satisfied with Bayonetta, but I'm glad they are stopping the DLC here before we get another generic swordfighter from some Fire Emblem game we don't have. This is a lil' bit ridiculous.
Eh, I don't care much about this announcement. I love Fire Emblem, but I really don't think we needed another character from the franchise, let alone another swordsman. I do appreciate the fact that he plays differently than Roy, Marth, and Lucina, but I personally would have appreciated them adding someone else. But hey, that's just my opinion and it's just DLC.
Awesome. Can't wait for the game. And I need the amiibo. Only thing I needed from the presentation.
Corrin was pretty much a "place advert here". We don't spend money on advertising because we're too stingy so we're going to give you ANOTHER Fire Emblem character for a future game. "What, you didn't ask for it? Tough ****!"
https://mp3jams.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/place-ads-here-place-advert-here.gif
To the smart @rses preempting the complaints? You know they're coming because it's yet another Fire Emblem character, more representation than Zelda, another sword character and where the **** was this character on the ballot? He wasn't.
I'll never understand the too many swordsmen complaint.
@Aerona - What about "Another FE character... Great."
@Sonic1994CD : We didn't need any more DULL Fire Emblem characters. Awakening had such a diverse and colourful range of characters. Miriel, Noire, Tharja, Yarne, Donnel, Nah etc. would have been great additions to the Smash roster, but instead they keep giving us the most bland, generic and indistinct members of the Fire Emblem cast. =/
Oh yay.. Another white anime kid. From FE again, even.
I was disappointed when I saw it was another Fire Emblem character, but Corrin looks fun to play. And s/he comes with gender options!
I'll give him/her a try... But this one is more a marketing ploy to get people to buy Fates. They seem to need the adverts with all the backlash and complaints from the three different paths!
Very excited and even more excited now to see the main character of the new Fire Emblem game. Looks like one bad @$$ character to play as. Surprised to see who they picked for the new lineup today — I'm neither shocked or disappointed but definitely very happy with these new fighters.
I'm really hoping they have some kind of bundle that features either only the new characters and no mii costumes, or a bundle that features the new fighters (and music/trophies) and new stages only. I'm really not interested in the mii costumes.
EDIT: by new, I mean Ryu/Roy/Mewtwo/Lucas/ and today's announcements all in one bundle.
@Squidling Because it's one of the final DLC characters when people were hoping for more variety considering FE already had a DLC rep.
It be neat if they released it on day that fates comes out.
Cool, I guess. This character must have been popular in Japan, or it's just an advertisement for when Fates gets released in the west. I'll still end up buying this character.
You'd think Fire Emblem is their most popular / best selling IP ever.
Soooooo.....instead of making a character from an OBVIOUSLY successful IP (Splatoon), they decide to make an FE character which I'm pretty sure most (not all) actually care(d) about. I was REALLY hoping for an Inkling...I was only excited about Bayonetta, but I would've preferred a fun character like Shovel Knight, the Inklings, or Rayman...I'm not really fond of the "serious" characters as I believe Smash is and was supposed to be a fun game taking fun Nintendo characters and pitting them against each other...now we just have a full roster of serious characters.....this is serious lol
@shonenjump86 In the official Japan Fates poll male Kamui was 5th and female Kamui was 1st (though it is speculated it may also be in part because of the male one is advertised more in Hoshido and the female one is advertised more in Nohr, which means Japan may have enjoyed Conquest's female Kamui's character development more).
The salt is real with this one. Sakurai said the choose he before the game was release. He a freaking dragon form mm peeps sake. Least he ain't a clone like wolf. Plus he makes 6 fire emblem characters. The same as Mario and Pokemon. And if people can't complain about him being a sword fighter when we just got cloud. Seriously ppl. And who said this was his last game? He never stated that. And he said that in brawl yet this game made.
@AbsoluteZer0Nova I actually wanted aqua from fates but I am happy with him.
@Fidu That's not sad. There are plenty of franchises that need more love and Zelda isn't one of them. In fact, it's Metroid's 30th next year and nobody cares for it.
@JedRock THANK YOU! I don't really want the inklings (I want them in 5 if they make one) but it's so disappointing that Sakurai decided to make a character that honestly, nobody really cared about. We could have gotten a cool character but nope we got a character whose name I can't even remember.
Meh. Shame he decided to go for yet another Fire Emblem character, and a random one no one's ever heard about at that. Oh well. At least we got Bayonetta!
Not a bad choice, although almost no one knows who Corrin is yet. Granted, it's pretty funny that yet ANOTHER sword fighter is entering the roster. Smash Bros may as well be called Super Smash Calibur at this point. They should just make a fighting game with all Fire Emblem characters, if they're so into them. ...Actually, that would be awesome. DO IT!
I also find it hilarious that Corrin's description in this article inadvertantly spoils Fates' plot and the 3rd path. Way to go.
More Swords, More counters. More Fire Emblem.
More Swords, More counters. More Fire Emblem.
Maybe sword wielders are just the easiest thing for them to implement in the shortest amount of time. Something like an Inkling would have taken a lot longer to plan out and design.
Didn't expect to see him here. I'd rather have had Aqua but would you look at that, that guy's moveset looks awesome! I knew it'd be cool to see him transform for his Final Smash!
@Zelkardaim My thoughts exactly. Wanted to put that here, too, but you beat me to it xD
Also the only thing I don't really like about Corrin is...WHAT'S WITH THE BARE FEET?
Oh well. At least they HAVE feet.
I can't judge Corrin like other characters because I hadn't heard of them before this Direct. After seeing them in action they look really cool, but the game has yet to come out in NA, so I don't know if they are a good character or not. The fact that it is anither sword wielding character doesn't me, since they are (just like most of the sword users in the game) unique. Those dragon powers are very cool.
@VeeFlamesNL Always nice to see people like you, who when they encounter an opinion that differs from theirs just scream SALT! SALT! like they are mentally limited.
@AbsoluteZer0Nova
Thanks for the info.
@Zoda_Fett There is 6 now. Waay to many for such a small series.
@BluStreak You have a speech impediment?
@Squidling 2 dlc characters that if they wouldn't have been FE characters could've been the ones the fans really wanted like rayman, King K., Shovel Knight etc.
Corrin.... puts on a shit ton of armor, forgets shoes facepalm
Ugh... ANOTHER Fire Emblem character!
for f*cks sake.
Can everybody stop complaining long enough about a new FE character to realize she/he has a cool new original moveset and is a fothermucking half-dragon!
^^^^ This guy. And it's already out in Japan, so it's a relevant and successful inclusion. I have never been a fan of FE or sword fighters, but clearly originalityis in our midst and we should take them.
This is practally just FE Fates advertising... And it worked! If I wasn't already excited for Fates before I am amazingly excited now! Really did not see this coming, and her/his moveset looks really fun to play around with too!
@PlywoodStick A FE fighting game sounds super cool actually! Imagine if they gave it something like a Persona 4 Arena treatment!
@TheFurminator I think you completely missed @BluStreak 's joke.
While I am hyped for this character, I do feel there's a bit thing off regarding this inclusion.
2 DLC of FE characters????
Also, I feel the inclusion was too prematurely, This would have been a cool addition in the next smash game IMO.
As someone who got into the series through Sacred Stones thanks to the 3DS Ambassador Program, fell in love with Awakening, and currently has the Fates Special Edition pre-ordered, I am completely hyped about this. I can't wait to download him/her. If I ever get the amiibo, I'm naming it Kamui.
Very uninspiring but never mind Cloud is here to save the day 😃😃😃
Good that Fire Emblem is getting notice now but man it is way too many too much.
Sure, it's another Fire Emblem character, but (s)he plays comletely differently from the rest of them (well, aside from the Counter special). I'm really excited for Corrin. At least it's not another returning clone character like Wolf, as Lucas and Roy were bad enough. Besides, we already have 6 Super Mario characters (8 counting Yoshi and Wario) and 6 Pokémon, so why not Fire Emblem, too?
Wait...6, 6, 6, nah! Sakurai may be a beast of a game developer, but he couldn't be THAT beast.
I don't mind another getting another FE character, but's it's another avatar! That's 2 characters now who don't even exist, getting in ahead of potential characters who do.
@TheFurminator Look, I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I just think the hate against Corrin is much unwarranted, IMO. And if you think there's no hate, just go to Smash's Facebook page. No offense, but there's a lot of anger and "salt" there.
It's not like I wished for another FE character or anything; yet you don't see me ranting after his reveal despite the fact that he has yet another counter move. I think Corrin looks cool, though.
It's funny to think that the likes of Waluigi, Ghirahim, and Sceptile were once shunned upon because of the notion of there being "too many" characters already from each respective franchise. I'm on the side of the fence of those who didn't want a new swordsman - let alone a new swordsman from FE. I appreciate the interesting mechanics implemented into Corrin, but I'd have much rather preferred a classic first or third party character over a new one from an upcoming game.
As for Bayonetta - her inclusion didn't wow me (the character doesn't really do anything for me although I've played the games), but overall I'm happy that she's in as she rightfully deserves a spot on the roster.
I'll just dress my Mii as Knuckles and live the dream through that
@TheFurminator I'm not going to argue with you due to how you slash at others opinions but it's fact that there's not too many characters from them. You state it's a small franchise but what if only small in your country/area. I refuse to reply once more to a brainless unreasonable brat after seeing your replys to some comments. Be sure to pickup some fries, because sir, your sodium level is off the charts! Ciao
I'm too lazy to read what other people are saying about this character because I imagine there are a lot of "ANOTHER sword fighter???" comments. But personally... man... ANOTHER Fire Emblem character? Actually, I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume that there are a lot of those comments, too. Anyway, I love Smash Brothers 3DS (I haven't played the Wii U version yet), but I get such a Pokemon vs. Fire Emblem vibe from the game that I was really hoping Nintendo would try a little harder to dip into their back catalog instead of picking another Fire Emblem character. Or that jerk from Final Fantasy. I hate that guy so much. Oh well, I feel like Bayonetta was actually a pretty good choice, so I'll just have to let her cancel out the characters that I'm not happy about (but will still end up paying money to download).
My brother's name is Corin, so it was really weird hearing all about Corrin in Smash.
FEET!
I hate feet btw. But this is still an... okay addition.
I just don't care about any of these DLC characters they've released. They've all been from such niche series (aside from Ryu and I guess MewTwo). That's okay. I'll keep my money.
I'm looking forward to Super Fire Emblem Bros. on the NX.
Lol, the game has over 50 characters now and only 6 of them are from Fire Emblem. So what's the big deal? FE series has some of the best character design/abilities of Nintendo's entire catalog. Plus the majority of the characters from that series... are fighters. When you're thinking of new unique characters that'll work in a fightering game... it's kinda hard to deny that series imo.
I guess people will cease to act like entitled brats, on the flipside I'm very excited for Kamui (Sounds better than their English name in my opinion) I'm a big Fire Emblem fan and his moveset actually looks interesting, I expected him for a "Smash 5" when Fates was release but I also wanted Lucina to be cut for that game in favor of Aqua (or Azura I think her English name is...I don't know anymore) because she's a Dancer class that uses Lances, both of which we haven't seen in Smash, and Lucina's uninspired (not Skill based, like Astra or Aether) moveset disappointed me a bit.
I didn't even know who this was until I Googled it, and I've got the FE Special Edition pre-ordered. Welcome, Robin 2. I like your hair.
Why don't they have shoes?
@Turbo857 - Lol there's over 58 fighters and MEtroid only has 1 since Samus with her suit on is barely viable.
@KO-Cub
True, but then I'd say that outside of Ridley (who presents challenges due to his size) there really aren't that many compelling characters that would bring enough "uniqueness" to the table in the Metroid series imo.
Lil Mac is the only one reppin' his series but anybody else would be a boxer character. A series' unrepresentation in Smash alone shouldn't necessarily justify future additions to the roster. Zelda could use Impa but the series most recognizable characters are already represented.
Personally, every Nintendo character I've ever wanted to see (besides Ridley) are on the roster. Anybody extra at this point in future smash games is just icing on the cake.
Yawn, even more Fire emblem! At this point its more Soul Calibur then Super smash.
After watching the trailer: Ok, he does look cool. But that doesn't change the fact he is yet ANOTHER Fire emblem/swordfighter guy!
6 Pokemon characters, nobody bats an eye.
6 FE characters, everyone loses their minds
I get that FE is a small franchise in comparison, but I really don't see the problem with a character like Corrin. Those Dragon Fang transformations should make battling as or against him/her very interesting!
Also, waiting on an infinite using the Dragon Lunge
And you, if not worse on people disagreeing on a character they didn't want. Using "salt" "butthurt" and "brat". What are you, 13? You people should grow up as much as the one who are complaining.
Nobody needs to complain, as he isn't entirely a sword fighter and he was the only Nintendo character announced today.
@PlywoodStick #61
There is actually not that many true sword fighters in Smash Bros. I won't lie that there is a couple but there is no where near as many true sword fighters as people are making it out to seem.
I think this picture does a pretty good job of laying them out:
@DoctorWily It's for the people that like... That stuff.
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