A popular video game character has started trending on Twitter in anticipation of The Game Awards 2020, although not for the reason most fans would hope. Sora, the protagonist of Kingdom Hearts, is currently one of the hottest video game-related topics on the social media website thanks to a recent announcement about a new fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
While speculation about who this new fighter will be has been running rampant for some time, players have once again pulled out their wish lists after Nintendo announced the next fighter will be announced at The Game Awards. This is where Kingdom Hearts and Sora come in, as the character has long been a fan-favorite to join the Super Smash Bros. roster, even before Ultimate brought so many fighters under one roof.
However, fans may want to temper their expectations when it comes to seeing anyone from Kingdom Hearts joining Nintendo's toy box, as Disney has said it won't allow Super Smash Bros. to have Sora. This was reported earlier this year, although no official statement from the companies has elaborated about why the Keyblade wielder isn't allowed in the popular title. While he might be a fan favorite to join the roster, it looks like Nintendo's hands are tied when it comes to incorporating Sora into Smash Ultimate.
Surrounding the initial announcement about the new fighter by Nintendo of America, some fans have thrown out a number of other names, including Halo's Master Chief and Fortnite's Jonesy. Others have been hoping to see Geno join Smash Ultimate, another character that is in a shaky spot in terms of ownership between Nintendo and Square Enix. However, most players seem to just hope this incoming fighter isn't another Fire Emblem character, as the roster is starting to get outweighed by the franchise following the release of Byleth as DLC earlier this year.
If this new announcement does usher in Sora's arrival to Smash Ultimate, it could mean a number of new possibilities between both Nintendo and Disney, as well as Nintendo and Square Enix. Other Square Enix-owned characters like Cloud have come to Super Smash Bros., but a more solid foothold with more characters could have implications for other titles and characters owned between the two developers. Getting Disney onboard with any kind of crossover could also make waves throughout the industry.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available now for Switch.