In conclusion of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal and presentation during Nintendo’s E3 2018 Direct, its release date was revealed along with Ridley from the Metroid series as a playable character. 
Sakurai mentioned that the demand for Ridley was exceptionally high from oversea fans. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will release for Nintendo Switch on December 7, 2018.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Launches December 7, Adds Ridley From Metroid Series
By Sato
