A secondSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC character may have been leaked recently via an anonymous source on the Japanese message board 5channel. Historically one of the least reliable sources for rumors, this specific 5channel leak has just grown much more trustworthy after an entirely separate leak was confirmed early Saturday morning. However, before breaking the rumor down, here’s the rumored secondSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC Character: Erdrick ofDragon Questfame.
On December 10, an anonymous 5channel poster claiming to have insiderSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateknowledge provided a list of upcoming announcements, as their first notes reconfirmed the arrival ofPersona 5’s Joker as DLCfor the game. Next was that Joker’s map would be “Mementos” and would feature a Jack Frost appearance. The leaker goes to on say that Joker’s inclusion is due to Atlus marketing two upcoming games,P5RandP5U, aPersona 5complete edition for Switch and a new fighting game, respectively.P5Ris planned for 2019, while–and here’s the important part–P5Uhas been delayed due to Arc System Works instead prioritizing aGranbluefighting game.
Since nothing beyond Joker’s announcement atThe Game Awards 2018is confirmed from these notes, it’d be easy to dismiss these rumors as falsehoods. However, on Saturday morning that changed, as Arc System Works' fighting gameGranblue Fantasy Versuswas announced for 2019, adding evidence that the 5channel poster’s leaks are potentially accurate.
The 5channel poster’s second comment is where they leakedSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next DLC character. Here’s the full comment, for authenticity’s sake:
Erdrick
Stage is Alefgard
Erdrick (Male) and Erdrick (Female), 2 colors each of Anlucia and theDragon Quest XIHero
Slime appears on screen with a skill
Achieved through active collaboration on Square’s side
To the benefit of overseas marketing for theDQseries
As many might agree, Erdrick is one of, if not the most well-known character from theDragon Questfranchise. The original threeDragon Questgames were known as “Erdrick Trilogy” as they were mentioned heavily in the first titles and then became the protagonist in the third. Erdrick is also mentioned heavily inDragon Quest Builders, and likely in its upcoming sequel,Dragon Quest Builders 2, too. Perhaps Square Enix has future plans for more Erdrick-related releases, as well.
Suffice it to say, Erdrick makes a lot of sense as aSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC character, especially consideringDragon Questis one of Square Enix’s largest franchises next toFinal Fantasy. And sinceFinal Fantasyis already featured inSmash Bros.withCloud Strife,Dragon Questwould be the next priority.
Of course, this 5channel leaker may have just been lucky and was listing assorted rumors in the hopes of some of them coming true. Of course, there’s always a chance that plans change prior to announcement or release. In other words, it’s best to continue considering these leaks as rumors until proven otherwise.
