Today’s Nintendo Direct closed with news that Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife will appear as the next playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Currently without a scheduled release date, the character will be accompanied by a Midgar Stage – the reveal trailer further hinting that these will be accompanied by a Chocobo Outfit for the Mii Fighter.
Cloud wields his iconic Buster Sword, with alternate costumes showing his Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children character designs. His Final Smash will be Omnislash, while multiple summons were shown such as Ifrit, Ramuh and Shiva.