Summary

Challenger Pack 8 was revealed to be Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII at The Game Awards.
The character could be unlocked early, by players who had purchased the DLC or Season Pass, by defeating Sephiroth in an in-game challenge mode only available for the 5 days before release.

"Sephiroth, armed with his ruthless Masamune sword and a desire to destroy, joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game as a part of the Fighters Pass Vol 2 DLC! This silver-haired swordsman is Cloud’s arch nemesis and one of the most iconic villains in gaming. Don’t be fooled by his chillingly calm demeanor, Sephiroth can deal some white-hot damage."


Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Challenger Pack 8 Activation Instructions

Game Information
Release Date December 22, 2020
Publisher Nintendo, Sora, Bandai Namco Studios
Content Rated E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Fighting
Themes Action
Platforms Nintendo Switch