Huge Smash Ultimate fan vote reveals bizarre DLC fighter requests

Michael Gwilliam
Heavy in Smash Ultimate

Super Smash Bros Ultimate fans are some of the most vocal gamers in existence, often seen shouting from the internet’s proverbial rooftops about what characters they want as DLC. Now, a new fan poll has revealed some interesting suggestions for upcoming fighters.

The ongoing poll is one of the largest fan ballots in Smash history, boasting over 13,000 votes.

Amusingly, it also features obscure suggestions from players, featuring characters some may consider extremely unlikely to end up in Fighters Pass Volume 2.

In a July 13 update, the poll revealed the 29 most popular characters for Smash Ultimate, with Nintendo’s very own Waluigi topping the list with 1,143 votes.

Waluigi in Smash Ultimate
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The Luigi doppelganger has long been a Smash fan favorite, with many advocating for the purple-attired menace to graduate from assist trophy to full-blown fighter. It’s no wonder why he’s currently leading the pack.

In second place was another popular candidate in the form of Ubisoft’s Rayman. Ubisoft has made it quite well-known that they would love to see their mascot duke it out with Mario and Link, but so far, he hasn’t made the cut.

Minecraft’s Steve came third with 704 votes, not surprising given the popularity of the franchise. While Steve is normally near the top in fan votes, the next few characters are a bit of a shocker.

About The Author

Michael Gwilliam is a senior writer at Dexerto based in Ontario, Canada. He specializes in Overwatch, Smash, influencers, and Twitch culture. Gwilliam has written for sites across Canada including the Toronto Sun. You can contact him at michael.gwilliam@dexerto.com or on Twitter @TheGwilliam