Rosalina Joins The Battle in ‘Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS’

Let’s face it, we’ve been overdue for a big Super Smash Bros. announcement. It looks like Nintendo agreed, because they decided to end the year with the reveal of one of the most requested stars from the Mario universe. After much anticipation, Rosalina of Super Mario Galaxy fame is finally confirmed to be joining the fight.

After faking us out with Kirby racing on Rainbow Road against the Mario Kart participants, (which would be AWESOME if it were real. Get on it, Nintendo!) it was time for the galaxy queen to make her debut with her trusty Luma at her side. After summoning it, she seems to control similar to the Ice Climbers, where both characters can fight independently. Unlike the former however, it seems like Rosalina and Luma can seperate and fight at different positions rather than be tied to each other. Outside of this two on one assault, she can also manipulate gravity, which is shown when she pulls items towards her and creates a barrier that pushes incoming items away.

All in all, it looks like Rosalina will bring plenty of new ideas to the table. If nothing else, this reveal and her role in Super Mario 3D World show that she’s here to stay as one of the premier characters of the Mario roster. Check her out in action and let us know if the inclusion has your hype levels through the roof!

Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS is scheduled for 2014.